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Where the Wisdom Grows
Life lessons in bloom from our 2025 Women of Troy. Article by Michelle Choice, Sheila Denstaedt and Ruksana Salam | Photography by Darrel Ellis Mastering life's lessons takes time, so we asked accomplished Troy women about their journey from eager beginners to thriving professionals. Here, they reflect on life and business, offering advice to aspiring women — including their younger selves. Michelle Choice, Event Sales Manager, Fogo de Chao “In my 20s, something that mattered way too much...
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Style takes root at Troy’s Vines. Photography by Simran Bajwa Valencia Younan has always been infatuated with how people express themselves through their clothing. “This infatuation grew my love for fashion,” she says. As a senior in high school, she launched her career in the fashion industry when she was hired as a sales associate by a local clothing store, Vines Boutique (@vinestheboutique). “I loved working at a small business because it fostered more personal relationships with the...
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Finance + Legal Services
Beyond the Courtroom
Esse Tuke is a trailblazer in family law — and empowering women. Article by Susan Thwing | Photography by Simran Bajwa Esse Tuke, the founder and principal attorney of the Tuke Firm, PLLC (thetukefirm.com) in Troy, is a powerhouse in the legal world, balancing a thriving family-law practice with a passion for women’s empowerment, wellness and community engagement. With more than two decades of experience, Tuke has built a reputation as a tenacious advocate, skilled negotiator and...
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Finance + Legal Services
Sweet Success
More Than Money: Stalt Financial’s Holistic Approach to Wealth and Wisdom Article by R. Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa When I walked into Stalt Financial ( StaltFinancial.com ) in Troy, I expected a conversation about numbers. What I got instead was a masterclass in empowerment, personal growth—and the surprisingly emotional side of financial planning. Sitting down with Dan Zech, CEPA, and Catherine "Cat" Toone, RFC, it becomes immediately clear that they aren’t your typical...
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