"Is this recyclable?" is a question we ask ourselves more often than we'd like to admit. Regardless of whether or not the answer is 'yes,' you're already down a path to a more sustainable lifestyle. This week's Rapid Chat interviews Angela Fox who leads sustainability workshops with Green Michigan.
From homelessness to entrepreneurial bliss, Toresa M. Blakely (A.K.A. "Coach TMB") is a truly inspirational community figure. As the founder of the media and empowerment platform, In Life Now Enterprises, she proves that regardless of your circumstance, faith and a kind heart can get you far.
When Elliott Rader was diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of 33, he suddenly came to realize the lack of nutritious (and delicious) gluten-free products that were readily available on grocery store shelves. Now, with his own business, he's making sure that changes.
As the host of WGVU's The Morning Show, a world champion long distance triathlete, Ironman trainee, and a highly active community member, it's easy to see why "just do it!" is one of Shelley Irwin's favorite phrases. As a master of all trades, Shelley gives us some advice on how to seamlessly accomplish it all. Spoiler alert: It's not by drinking six to eight cups of coffee a day.
As we move in on the month of March, many of us have already thrown the towel in on our New Year's resolutions. "Be healthier" is what many of us told ourselves in various ways, shapes and forms - but have given up somewhere along the line. A healthy body makes for a healthy mind, and Group Team Exercise Leader at MVP Metro Club Rachel Verdusco shares with Rapid Growth how to keep that momentum going.
City living is no 'walk in the park' - especially for Fido. With less room to share, and limited access to green space, it may be difficult to transition your pet into its new urban environment. But do not fret! With 'city dog and people training' as her tag line, Jenn Gavin at A Pleasant Dog will be able to set your four legged friend, and you, up for success.
Fashion Guru, Cancer Survivor, Philanthropic Advocate, and 'Lumbersexual,' may all be ways to describe Mr. David Abbott, though most would opt for 'Experience Extraordinaire.' With 25-plus years of experience within the luxury retail market, as well as the inherited advice of "the customer likes to be entertained," David proves the importance of theatrics within each of our day-to-day lives.
In the spirit (pun intended) of the newly launched 'Cocktail Week GR,' we recently chatted with Brandon Voorhees of Gray Skies Distillery. While the upcoming distillery will not be participating in this years 12-day affair, we can't help but eagerly anticipate their early 2016 launch already.
In this week's chat with an interesting and insightful Grand Rapidian, we sit down with Brandy Arnold. She works at Kids' Food Basket, but she has her hand in a virtual buffet of community organizations. Read on for her perspective on the important conversations you might be missing out on -- and how you can get involved.
Owner and founder of his eponymous Cherry Street gallery, Richard App is a photographer, curator, and business owner with a passion for public art. Read on for his musings on ArtPrize, art's economic impact, and who art is for (hint: everyone).
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