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Jan 22, 20209 min read

"Don't Go Too Long Without Catching a Sunrise": Exploring the Beauty in Life With Chelsea Pagels

Chelsea hosts an amazingly invigorating yoga class at St. John's church in Rogers City, and not only does she create an immensely warm and w

Sep 3, 201911 min read

"Yoga Saved My Life." Learning to Breathe with Paige Trisko

I can't say enough how grateful I am to have been invited into Paige's home, and to have had the pleasure of speaking with her.

Jul 2, 20195 min read

Trust the Journey: A Conversation With Michael Idalski

I got my mantra from my choral teacher/mentor in college, Dr. Nina Nash-Robertson, which is "Trust the journey."

May 21, 20196 min read

"The Most Personal Form of Expression"--Meet Local Artist Sarah Bedford

We are born creators, but somehow we stop taking chances, and that creativity is stifled. Those that don't have grit give up, and turn into

Mar 27, 201910 min read

From Laissez Faire to Leslie Knope: County Forester Brittany VanderWall on Showing Up

I've been getting into TED Talks a lot lately, because my first job is as a stay-at-home-mom, and living in Belknap through the winter...

Feb 25, 20196 min read

Community Building and Supporting Women: A Conversation With Doula Valerie Meharg

This month, the female entrepreneur in the spotlight is someone who provides an incredibly valuable service to northern Michigan. Any...

Jan 28, 20195 min read

The Wonderful World of Chocolate: Katherine Wilbur of Woodland Confectionary

For 2019, I'm making a lot of changes to my business. For one, I started legitimately doing business. For another, I'm blogging! I'm sure...