Kelley Rich Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
Kelley Rich has always been a “do-er,” who builds momentum with those around her to get things done. Throughout her life, both professionally and personally, she has been a big thinker, and a prime motivator, driving towards
Meredith George Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
When Meredith George sees something that needs to be done — she does it, and does it well. In fact, her new St. Joe Wine Shoppe inside The Market at 301 Main Street in St. Joseph is
Susan Toothman Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
Lakeshore Middle School Principal Susan Toothman is a living example of author Tom Peter’s quote, “True leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.” Since the very beginning — first as a teacher, then as a Director
Allie Kibler-Campbell Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
Thanks to the incredible work ethic and dedication of Allie Kibler-Campbell, advocacy for children who are, or will become, victims of abuse or neglect, is gaining support with every passing day. Serving as the first ever Outreach
Johanna White Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
For Johanna White, if you are the best at what you do, you deserve to look like it. That’s why she created Design by Jo, where for the past decade she has worked with individuals, startups, and
Zena Burns Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
When Zena Burns moved to Dowagiac from Chicago a couple of years ago, she came with the intent of helping put the city on the map through a collaborative she had formed with a couple of other
Laura Hollister Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
While Laura Hollister of Niles largely sees herself as “terribly insecure and self-critical,” her friends and colleagues characterize her in the very strongest of terms as “the heart and soul” of her highly successful enterprise known across
Sekenah Tennison Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
If bold women keep clear priorities, our Class of 2022 has a prime example in the form of Sekenah Tennison who was at the height of her professional career several years ago when she realized that she
Heather Campbell Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
A rather circuitous route has brought Heather Campbell of South Haven into the spotlight as a Bold Woman of Business. Her background is in Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University where, as an All-American high jumper,
Christine Vanlandingham Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
“An unstoppable force, inspiring and supporting others individually and collectively.” That’s the opening salvo fired by the nominator of Christine Vanlandingham, the Chief Executive Officer of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging headquartered in St. Joseph.
Aiye Akhigbe Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
Already recognized as the SCORE Kalamazoo/Southwest Michigan 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year for her amazing business in Niles, Aiye Akhigbe now adds Bold Woman of Business to her resume thanks to her selection to the class of
Lisa Cripps-Downey Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
When the Covid-19 pandemic gripped Southwest Michigan, many non-profit entities for forced to change the manner in which they conducted operations and provided services to their clients. The result saw many of those organizations experiencing deep declines
Tami Gould Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
Seemingly every time that Tami Gould sets a goal for herself and her organization, she achieves that goal. More noteworthy, is that side-by-side with reaching her own goals, she encourages and assists everyone around her to accomplish
Christina Hardy Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
Plante Moran’s Christina Hardy is a true homegrown talent who has advanced dramatically in her chosen career. Chris joined the major accounting firm immediately after graduating from Michigan State University more than 20 years ago as a
Julee Laurent Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
“Striking is normally a word used to describe someone’s looks,” writes the nominator of Think Tank Marketing Founder Julee Laurent, adding, “Which in this case does apply, but she has a gift to command attention to the
Mandy McDonald Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
When Mandy McDonald envisioned her plans for M Squared Modern Hair in St. Joseph, she wanted to not only create a unique experience for her customers, she planned to craft a training ground for new stylists as
Rebecca Medlin Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
Asked about the most important trait of a bold woman, Rebecca Medlin suggests it is displaying compassion for others and for your community. She certainly follows that mantra on multiple fronts serving not only as the owner
Stephanie Ott Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
If you’re looking for the human personification of a perpetual motion machine, find your way to the new Base Bowls & Company in Southtown St. Joseph and watch the whirlwind performance of owner and founder Stephanie Ott.
Olivia Starks Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
Professional Funeral Director Olivia Starks was a member of the inaugural class of the Moody on the Market 40 Under 40 back in 2018, and her star has continued to soar ever since. Now a co-owner of
Meagan Francis Named to Bold Women of Business Class of 2022
You will never find Meagan Francis idly sitting on the sidelines. The twists and turns her career path have taken could actually be behind the name she has evolved her personal brand to — Reinvention Media. In