Career Crush: She Went from Designing Training Programs to Kentucky Derby Hats
Now here’s a career trajectory for you: Rachelle Willnus went from designing training programs for Ford Motor Co. to designing hats, fascinators and headbands perfect for the Kentucky Derby...
This Defense Attorney Wants to be the Next Ernie Harwell
There are voices that stick in your memory – locally, people including Sonny Eliot, Ernie Harwell and Paul W. Smith immediately come to mind.
Here’s an up-and-coming voice to add...
This Attorney Shares Her Skills in the Courtroom and in the Kitchen
Jessica Woll can mix it up in the courtroom – the longtime attorney is known for defending her clients like a tiger.
But did you know this litigator also can...
New Detroit Yoga Studio Displays Entrepreneur’s Passion for Community
Kacee Must is a natural for Detroit – she’s the kind of business person who knows her customers by name.
Well, it’s more than that. The owner of Citizen Yoga,...
Working with Olympian Inspires New Year’s Resolutions
Every new year comes with resolutions to do more. To be better. That is where inspiration comes in. Inspiration in this case comes from a Troy-based company and its...
Being Tech Savvy Helps This Career Changer Run His Law Firm
Changing careers may seem romantic to an outside observer. In reality, finding a new job in a new field can be stressful and decidedly unromantic. But for people such...
This Computer Geek Can Fix Your Hard Drive and Your Golf Swing, Too
To most people, he’s Al “The Geek” Zara, owner of Geektown USA in Farmington Hills, a company that provides a full-service marketing and IT solution for small to large...
Acting in Murder Mysteries Gives This Couple a Chance to Play Together
During the day, they are normal folks – answering phones, writing papers and going through the motions of a day job. But at night, they become killers.
Killer actors, that...
Attorney Puts Pen to Paper and … Writes His First Children’s Book
Pretty much every kid experiments with being an author –writing a story, creating the illustrations and stapling it together to show Mom and Dad.
E.M. Olson took that dream and...
A Cup of Tea Reflects Craft and Community for This Attorney Turned Entrepreneur
A cup of tea may be one of life’s most familiar and comfortable beverages – its warmth and flavor serve as a soothing force against cold nights, cold viruses,...
AdCon, Adcraft Club Conference Prepares Students for the World Behind ‘Mad Men’
If you are a student or know a student interested in marketing, advertising, social media or the truth behind “Mad Men,” then we’ve got an event for you.
This Saturday,...
Improv Star Moves to L.A., But His Heart and Good Deeds Remain in Detroit
Marc Evan Jackson may have a California suntan, but he will always remember those cold, rainy or snowy gray days in Detroit. Why? Because those years in Michigan were...
From Textile Design to Auto Seating, This Color Expert is a Consumer Visionary
The worst thing you could do to Sherry Sabbagh would be to put her in a colorless room or office. That’s because color – and how it affects people...
‘Elf on the Shelf’ Creator Writes the Book on Entrepreneurial Tenacity
Starting a business and watching it grow is one of life’s more satisfying accomplishments. Starting a business and seeing it take off to become a worldwide family tradition? That’s...
Web Designer Cooks Up ‘Best Recipes’ Mag to Boost Inner Chef
Drew Maresco knows how to build a website, putting together the right programming and components to create something interesting and compelling.
The Warren native also knows how to build a...
Attorneys Put Passion for Families to Work as Stars on ‘Celebrity Legacies’
Appearing before a judge to present a case is tough enough. But presenting your courtroom skills before a television camera is another matter entirely.
It’s all in a day’s...
Brothers See Eye-to-Eye When It Comes to Their Entrepreneurial Dreams
Even when they were young, the Boos brothers knew they wanted to “keep it in the family” and start a business together.
That was in part because Brandon and Jonathan...
Making Cakes for Family and Friends Gives This Salesman a Great Conversation Starter
Lenny Brucato is the kind of guy who doesn’t scare easily. He can handle the changes in health care. He can talk to a crowd. And he can tackle...
WWJ’s New Tech Reporter Hosts ‘Leaders and Innovators’ Events
If you’ve ever had the chance to meet WWJ Technology and New Economy Reporter Ed Cardenas, then you know that he possibly is the happiest guy around town. He...
Going Above and Beyond is Standard Practice for Townsend Hotel’s Award-Winning Staffer
Seabronetta Barr is a weary traveler’s best friend. She sees the frustration of being on the road too long and has the experience and empathy to turn that feeling...