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Small businesses are the heart of any community, and West Michigan is no exception. It's more important than ever to shop locally and support those who enrich our community through their entrepreneurship, spirit and creativity.

Rockstar Woman, founded by renowned author, speaker and entrepreneur Shannon Cohen, recently announced the arrival of a membership program aimed at expanding the platform beyond its popular annual brunch event.

In today's fast-paced and demanding work environments, burnout has become an all-too-common experience. Juggling professional responsibilities, personal commitments and societal expectations can take a toll on our well-being, particularly for women navigating their careers.

Founded by Sara Knoester in June 2012, Mixed Staffing and Recruiting was built on the passion for connecting diverse talent to meaningful employment opportunities in West Michigan. Knoester started building the company with $2,000 and a $5,000 investment, with her being the only employee until hiring her first team members in 2014. Today, the company has nine internal employees and over 400 external employees serving over 30 clients in the West Michigan region. To date, they've employed over 4,000 people.

We don't always see ourselves as others do. As a woman heading her own leadership coaching firm, I've seen this imposter syndrome in my clients, but I've also seen it staring back at me in the mirror. Understanding our worth in the workplace can often go beyond our control, but it's what we do with our own tools that make all the difference.

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