West Michigan Woman

Success personally and in business often involves making the right connections and building synergetic relationships! ?? Meet this year's Brilliance Awards finalists in the Connector category—women who are bringing people together and shining a spotlight on others. ?? Read more about all of our finalists and vote for the People's Choice Award, sponsored by AARP: https://buff.ly/nyX5Nhq Photos courtesy of Carla Flanders, Shawn Hondorp, Ph.D., ABPP, and Cynthia Owens. #WestMIWoman #WMWBrilliance

Success doesn’t always come easy to an entrepreneur! It often takes years—even decades—of dedication and mental fortitude. ?? Swipe to get to know our 2025 Brilliance Awards finalists in the Entrepreneur category! ?? Plus, don't forget to read more about all of our finalists and vote for the People's Choice Award, sponsored by AARP: https://buff.ly/O1ECqdg Photos courtesy of Laura Armenta, Nichole Sadek and RandiLynn Talsma. #WestMIWoman #WMWBrilliance

Wondering how you can make your home more sustainable for yourself and the world around you this spring? Consider these tips! ???? ?? Switch to reusable products. ?? Add native plants to your garden. ?? Start composting. ?? Invest in energy-efficient appliances and devices. See how else you can go green this spring: https://buff.ly/w8jSOiA #WestMIWoman #SustainableLiving #SustainableSwaps

Emerging leaders continuously reinvent, anticipate and build for the future and apply learning every day. ?? Swipe to get to know this year's Brilliant Emerging Leader finalists, who are doing just that in our community! ?? Read more about all of our finalists and vote for the People's Choice Award, sponsored by AARP: https://buff.ly/LXFOT4w Photos courtesy of Renida Clark, Kasie Pikart, MPH, PMP, and Samantha Rutherford. #WestMIWoman #WMWBrilliance

Your voice, your choice! ?? Voting for the People's Choice Award is open NOW through April 4. The People's Choice Award is YOUR chance to meet the faces of brilliance in our community, read more about their stories and vote for someone whose story you resonate with: https://buff.ly/XVjevWd After you vote, we welcome you to enter to win a $500 Visa gift card, courtesy of our People's Choice sponsor, AARP! #WestMIWoman #WMWBrilliance

Be a part of the premier event in West Michigan that celebrates women's achievements! ?? As a sponsor, you'll increase your brand visibility through both digital and live promotion, all while showing your support for the women in West Michigan. ?? Showcase your organization to a diverse audience of business leaders, entrepreneurs, community leaders and more! Connect with Susan Smalley at [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. #WestMIWoman #WMWBrilliance

We're looking forward to honoring our Brilliance Awards finalists at the 2025 Brilliance Awards! ?? These finalists in the Social Change Agent category are some of the women we'll be celebrating on April 24. Swipe to get to know them! ?? Read more from all of our finalists and vote in the People's Choice Awards, sponsored by AARP: https://buff.ly/nF1uXdo Photos courtesy of Kylie Ambu, Tammy Myers and Kymberly Pashkowsky. #WestMIWoman #WMWBrilliance

Ready to empower yourself for a secure retirement? ?? Don’t miss H&S Companies' virtual seminar tailored for women nearing retirement. They'll discuss everything from leaving a legacy and planning for the unexpected to creating a sustainable income plan, so you can retire with confidence! https://buff.ly/LyKTct0 Graphic courtesy of H&S Companies. #retirementplanning #retirementplanningforwomen

All of our Brilliance Awards finalists exude a contagious spirit and broad skill set that in one facet or another, betters the West Michigan community. ?? Swipe to get to know our finalists in the Tenacity category who are doing just that. ?? Plus, click here to read more from all of our finalists and vote in the People's Choice Award, sponsored by AARP: https://buff.ly/nF1uXdo Photos courtesy of Jessica Crosby, Melissa L. Neckers and Damaris Rodriguez. #WestMIWoman #WMWBrilliance

Reading is on the rise! Which is wonderful for a number of reasons, from improving sleep quality to fostering creativity and more. ???? Since March is Reading Month, we connected with an expert to learn exactly what benefits reading and listening to audiobooks offer, in addition to tips for encouraging increased reading in children: https://buff.ly/ZGQtQf6 #WestMIWoman #MarchIsReadingMonth #ReadingBenefits