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  • Stephanie Dorsey: Owner & CEO of Willow Blooms, Senior Director of Finance for Towne Park
    Jul 2 2024

    Stephanie Dorsey is the CEO and owner of Willow Blooms in Highland, Indiana. She is an experienced professional in sports, food, beverage and hospitality industries, previously working for organizations such as the Cleveland Indians baseball team. She acquired her Masters degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University.

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    1 h y 23 m
  • Alyssa Gawlinski: President of the Board of Directors for Fighting Pretty, Area Manager at Finishing Chicago, Committee Chair for NWIIWA, Board Member & Coach for Girls on the Run
    Jun 4 2024

    Alyssa Gawlinski is a dynamic and results-oriented business development, events, sales, and marketing leader with a deep-rooted connection to her hometown of Northwest Indiana (NWI). With a keen eye for finding innovative solutions to drive brand awareness and achieve business objectives, Alyssa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every project she undertakes.

    Born and raised in NWI, Alyssa's journey is marked by her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and teams to deliver outstanding results. Recognized as a trusted advisor by leadership, Alyssa is often called upon for her empathetic approach to strategy sessions and her skillful project management.

    Alyssa takes pride in her ability to infuse levity into challenging situations, brightening people's days while maintaining a sharp focus on meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. Her CliftonStrengths™—Achiever, Maximizer, Relator, Input, and Intellection—underscore her dedication to continuous improvement and relationship-building.

    Throughout her career, Alyssa has demonstrated her prowess in marketing, event planning, business development, and leadership roles. Her experience spans over tenure in the commercial real estate industry. In her current role at Finishing Chicago, she facilitates connections between clients and skilled professionals in painting, decorating, and drywall finishing.

    During her time at REjournals, Alyssa's influence and responsibilities grew exponentially, culminating in her promotion to Managing Director of National Events & Marketing. In this role, she spearheaded the creation and implementation of hundreds of annual events and marketing campaigns, fostering client relationships and driving revenue growth.

    Alyssa's track record of success is underscored by her ability to manage diverse tasks in fast-paced environments while maintaining a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Her proficiency in areas such as project management, budget management, and community outreach has earned her accolades and recognition throughout her career.

    In addition to her professional achievements, Alyssa is deeply committed to giving back to her community. As the President of the Board of Directors for Fighting Pretty, she supports women battling cancer, while her involvement with organizations like the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association and Girls on the Run reflects her dedication to professional development and youth empowerment.

    Alyssa holds a Bachelor of General Studies from Indiana University and a Women in Leadership Certificate from the University of Notre Dame.

    When Alyssa isn't busy building connections or tackling projects, you'll often find her enjoying quality time with her loved ones, diving into the latest addition to her book collection, checking off adventures from her bucket list, spoiling her dog Charlie, planning her next getaway, or sharing laughter with her lifelong friends!

    With her blend of expertise, passion, and commitment to excellence, Alyssa continues to make a meaningful impact in both her professional endeavors and her community involvement.

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    1 h y 33 m
  • Michaline Tomich: CEO, Executive Creative Director of MixDesign, Host and Creative Lead for The Design Barn
    May 7 2024

    Michaline (also known as Micki) is the Founder and President of mixdesign, a Branding and Experience Design company located between Chicago and Indianapolis in Hebron, Indiana. She enjoys leading a talented creative brand experience team and assisting clients with brand development, story growth and project master planning.

    The mixdesign team serves many great clients in the edutainment, municipalities, non profit and their favorite... Agriculture Industries. Our most recent list of Agriculture Industry partnerships include the likes of Undeniably Dairy, Dairy Management Inc, The Creamery of Beaver Utah, Texas Farm Bureau, Dairy Max, Inc , Indiana State Fair and Fair Oaks Farms among others.

    21 years of leading a multi-talented design-build team has molded her into a skilled creative session and brand audit leader. Michaline continues to seek friendly, mutually respectful relationships with Agriculture and Edutainment Folks, open minded Project Developers and, of course, talented creatives.

    Additionally, mixdesign is housed in The Design Barn an experience and event venue also in Hebron, Indiana. Their team hosts a multitude of local private events but more importantly have setup an experience space ideal for corporate retreats and Agriculture Story brainstorming session. She is currently working on a kids book “There’s a farm in your fridge” and is excited to help tell the story of Agriculture.

    She looks forward to helping you “yes, and…” your story to life!

    When she is not at work you can find Micki at home on her hobby farm with husband Jared and their two boys.

    The Tomichs raise Scottish Highland beef cattle and an uncountable number of other animals


    GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!

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    1 h y 17 m
  • Michelle Andres and Felicia Kuschel: Group7even and Parity Apparel
    Apr 2 2024

    Michelle Andres is the founder and CEO of the award-winning marketing agency, 'Group7even'.

    Felicia Kuschel is the VP of Client Services at Group7even. She is also the co-founder of Parity Apparel

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    1 h y 43 m
  • Deanna Grimes: Inside Sales Rep, Marathon Runner, Coach, Beer Aficionado, Mother, Daughter
    Mar 5 2024

    Deanna Grimes is a full time working mom and runner from Northwest Indiana by way of Cincinnati, Ohio. She’s an inside sales rep, youth running coach, timing assistant for locally based Tempo Run Timing and avid runner. After college her long time partner Jason and herself landed in Northwest Indiana. A couple years later she found herself immersed in the local running community. She has completed 37 full marathons in 31 states. She has an ultimate goal of all 50 states. She currently coaches local youth through the Calumet Region Striders running club and can be found on Northwest Indiana trails training for her next race, cheering on her favorite sports teams or at her favorite craft breweries in the region.

    GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!

    The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life

    GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!

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    1 h y 27 m
  • Aida Haigh: Manager of Strategy and Risk at NiSource, Chemical Engineer, Mother and Daughter
    Feb 6 2024

    Aida Haigh is currently serving as the manager, strategy and risk at NiSource (Nipsco) with previous employments at US Steel and Arcelor-Mittal as a Process Engineer. She attended IU Northwest and the University of Illinois where she received a Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering and was a lecturer at Purdue University Northwest, and is currently on the board of directors for NWIIWA (Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association).
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    GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!

    The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life

    GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!

    The All About the Girls Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life

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    1 h y 34 m
  • Jenny Craig-Brown (WHAT!?) The flip the script interview! Host & Founder of the All About the Girls event & podcast, Executive Director of GreatNews.Life, aunt, wife, and lover of the outdoors
    Jan 1 2024


    Jenny Craig-Brown leads the Lifers as the Executive Director at GreatNews.Life. As the Founder and Host of the popular podcast and event, "All About the Girls," Jenny is committed to building a community that celebrates and uplifts women.

    A proud native of Northwest Indiana, Jenny's roots are embedded in the region where she was born and raised. Her passion for the outdoors is evident in her love for hiking, Spartan racing and kayaking. Beyond her professional pursuits, Jenny enjoys moments spent with her nieces and nephew, time with her husband of 10+ years and traveling with friends.


    GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!

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    1 h y 47 m
  • Janelle Golly: Clinic Director at Valparaiso Ivy Rehab, Doctor, Physical Therapist, Valpo Native, Community Member, and Wife
    Dec 3 2023

    Janelle Golly is the clinical director at Valparaiso Ivy Rehab. She attended Indiana University Northwest to receive her bachelor’s degree in biology before going on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University Feinberg
    School of Medicine in 2019.

    After graduating, she began working in the outpatient orthopedic setting where she treats a variety of diagnoses with the use of manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, and evidenced-based practices to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

    Having dealt with her own sports-related injuries, she understands the importance of utilizing task-specific interventions and patient education to develop an effective plan of care for each individual’s rehab journey.

    GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!

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    1 h y 4 m