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Beautiful Mornings Ahead
Angela Burgess Leaps into her Second Act Article by Tina Lesniak | Photography by Tiffany Enowski When Angela Burgess retired from a fulfilling 25-year career in law enforcement, she didn’t slow down. Instead, she embraced a new chapter, one where her love for travel could blossom into something more. "I’ve always wanted to be in the travel business," she says, reflecting on her journey. What followed was the creation of Beautiful Morning Travel, a company that reflects Angela’s passion for...
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A Teacher’s Top Reads
Stories That Captivated Carey Schmitz This Year Article by Tina Lesniak Carey Schmitz, a teacher of 21 years currently teaching third grade, is an avid reader. With her husband and three boys, she enjoys traveling, sports and health and wellness. She enjoys books "that have an amazing hook and can grab my attention quickly. I want a book that I don’t want to put down. I often tell my students to find a book you can get lost in." She extends this love of reading to her students. "I build a...
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The Date Lady’s Recipe for Success
Passion, Family & Simple Ingredients Article by Tina Lesniak | Photography by Tiffany Enowski Colleen Sundlie, the founder of The Date Lady, is a passionate entrepreneur whose journey has been shaped by her love for simple ingredients, creative branding, and a desire to build a meaningful business. Born and raised in Springfield, Colleen's story is one of innovation and an unwavering commitment to creating products that bring joy to people. Colleen’s professional path started in advertising...
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Living Well in All Your Roles
Navigating Family, Career, and Self-Care Article by Patti Zielinski Women, let’s face it: A lot is expected of us. We juggle professional responsibilities then toggle to our home obligations when the day is done. If caretaking for children or elderly parents are added to your day, these responsibilities can lead to burnout. However, successful women in our community are rising to the challenge and achieving the elusive work-life balance (as much as one can). We spoke to two of these...
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