Meet Our Writers

- FAMILY: I am married to Sam and have two not-so-much kids anymore, Adrian who is 18 and Hana who is 15
- ABODE: Livonia
- HOMETOWN: Royal Oak
- CAREER: Speech and Language pathologist, writer, parenting coach
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Supinos
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: South Haven
- INTERESTING FACT: I could never breakup with pizza! And I love yoga and any type of dance cardio 🙂
Albiona Rakipi

Writer
- FAMILY: Mason, age 13
- ABODE: Livonia
- HOMETOWN: Livonia
- CAREER: Middle School Teacher
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Buddy’s Pizza
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- INTERESTING FACT: I am a certified Turn Up (dance fitness) and PiYo Instructor!
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Allyson Dunn

Writer
- FAMILY: four-year-old son, Luca
ABODE: Macomb

HOMETOWN: Macomb
- CAREER: Advertising Account Supervisor
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Ottava Via
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: I was in two commercials as a kid, one was a Super Bowl commercial!
Amanda Fogolini

Writer + Social Team
- FAMILY: My husband and I have been married for 10 years and love to spend time with our dogs and family. I am a special needs mom to Oliver who has a rare syndrome.
- ABODE: Royal Oak
- HOMETOWN: Portage
- CAREER: I worked for eight years in child welfare for the state of Michigan and Georgia. I now work for a local Detroit nonprofit with an at-risk youth program.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Comos
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: We love to explore the beach towns along Lake Michigan.
- INTERESTING FACT: I love to read but don’t like to keep books; I immediately give them away for others to enjoy.
Amanda Nihem

Writer
- FAMILY: My husband and I have been married for nine years. We have two children: a dino-loving six-year-old named Sully, and a strong and sweet three-year-old named Lennon.
- ABODE: Troy
- HOMETOWN: Canton (home of IKEA)
- CAREER: I am in my 16th year of teaching. I currently teach at two high schools as a Resource Room English teacher.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Green Dot Stables (simple, delicious, and kid-friendly)
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Corey Lake
- INTERESTING FACT: I have watched every single episode of all 25 seasons of Law and Order SVU!! Olivia Benson is my HERO, and Detective Stabler is one of my Hall Passes. 🙂
Annie Gallagher

Writer + Social Team
- FAMILY: Husband, Two Boys (7 and 13), and three Chihuahuas.
- ABODE: Macomb Township
- HOMETOWN: Detroit to Madison Heights to Sterling Heights
- CAREER: SAHM (for now)-Socially Active Home Mom- Momprenuer, @ifindfashionforyou and @funfitdetroit, Instablogger @qualityofwifeandboys, Small Business Marketer, Avid Volunteer
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Selden Standard... but home cooking is #1!
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Manistee, South Haven, and Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: I truly believe I am a Disney Princess! LOL! I may or may not have wanted to be a Pop Star. I was the 1st runner-up for the Miss Philippines of Michigan Pageant in 1998.
Antonette Slobodian

Writer
- FAMILY: I have an awesome husband, Alex, and twin boys, River and Brooks
- ABODE: Flat Rock
- HOMETOWN: Allen Park
- CAREER: Senior Director of Business Development
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Marrow
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Mackinaw
- INTERESTING FACT: I’ve been to over 30 countries!
Ashley Howard

Writer
- FAMILY: I am a mom of two toddlers, Jax (4) and Jade (2). My husband Victor and I have been together for 15 years and married for 7!
- ABODE: Waterford
- HOMETOWN: West Bloomfield
- CAREER: I am the broker and owner of a boutique real estate brokerage, Higher Living Real Estate.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Hmmmmmm......any middle eastern restaurant or steakhouse. I am basic af.
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN:Burt Lake or Saugatuck
- INTERESTING FACT: I am an introverted extrovert.
Ashley Oshinsky

Writer + Social Team
- FAMILY: I'm married to my high school sweetheart, and our family’s story is a wild, beautiful ride. From fostering and adoption to the heartbreak of losing our sweet boy, and now we are currently in the beautiful chaos of raising two boys and a girl.
- ABODE: Oak Park
- HOMETOWN: Fredericksburg, VA
- CAREER: I'm a therapist dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through the complex journey of perinatal mental health, parenthood, grief, and loss. I belong to a fierce collective of women who inspire and support each other like family. Additionally, I run transformative intensives for couples who have experienced perinatal loss, helping them navigate healing and connection.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: SheWolf
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: I landed a full-ride theater scholarship but chose a different path instead!
Brooke Stone

Writer + Social Team
- FAMILY:Hubs, 2 kiddos, 2 bonus kids
- ABODE: Harper Woods
- HOMETOWN: Detroit
- CAREER: Education (Early Childhood)- Facilitating Specialist
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Marrow, Detroit Fleat
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Frankenmuth
- INTERESTING FACT: I attended Dominican, the only all-girl Catholic high school in Detroit. We were the last graduating class (2005).
Carmin Issa

Writer
FAMILY: I am a dedicated mother of two, Cali (7) and Jack (5), who loves exploring new adventures with my children.

ABODE: Woodhaven

HOMETOWN: Chesterfield

CAREER: I am a multimedia professional with nearly 20 years of experience in broadcasting and video production. I founded Pedal to the Metal Media to empower others in video and podcasting. I help clients develop the skills to create compelling content and engage effectively with their audience.

FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Olin Bar & Kitchen

FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City

INTERESTING FACT: I am mixed-handed, favoring my right hand for most tasks while using my left for eating and other activities!
China Haley

Writer
- FAMILY: I live with my husband, our two amazing boys, and our two giant rescue dogs!
- ABODE: Detroit
- HOMETOWN: Toledo, OH
- CAREER: I work in product management in the clinical trial space. I also co-own a local moving business, Pink Zebra Moving, with my husband!
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Coriander
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Grand Haven
- INTERESTING FACT: I met my husband in California in the Rose Bowl, though we were both attending the University of Cincinnati at the time!
Dana Abraham

Writer
- FAMILY: I am a mother to three beautiful kids: Nevaeh (15), Vinnie (10), and Sophia (8).
- ABODE: Macomb Twp.
- HOMETOWN: I am a Navy kid so I lived in many different places, but most of my childhood and teenage years were in Roseville.
- CAREER: I work remotely from home as a Disability examiner. I also am a bartender and have been for over 10 years.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Las Tortugas
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: I was born in Texas!
Deandrea Valverde

Writer + Social Team
- FAMILY: I'm married to my high school sweetheart, and we have three school-aged kiddos and a dog. We love adventuring outdoors together as a family!
- ABODE: Shelby Twp.
- HOMETOWN: Washington Twp.
- CAREER: I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who has built a career as a grant proposal writer and program developer, dedicated to making impactful contributions to the communities I serve. My current goal is to combine this expertise with my deep and personal understanding of the challenges facing mothers with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) by developing a Maternal Mental Health center for Metro Detroit.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Chartreuse
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Leelenau
- INTERESTING FACT: My Great Aunt survived the Titanic!
Elizabeth Ireland

Writer
- FAMILY: I have a six-year-old daughter and three-year-old son, and a fantastic husband! We spend our spare time at gymnastics, playing catch, finding parks, and watching the Red Wings!
- ABODE: Berkley
- HOMETOWN: Grand Ledge
- CAREER: I work as a product owner for Ford! I graduated with my MBA in May and switched from FinTech to Auto and love it so far.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Such a tough choice. Detroit proper has to be Vincente’s, and Metro Detroit is probably Imperial.
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Pentwater
- INTERESTING FACT: I was on the rowing team in college! I’d never rowed before. 🙂
Emily Fideler

Writer
- FAMILY: Husband Pat, twin boys Patrick & Michael
- ABODE: Shelby Township
- HOMETOWN: Algonac, MI
- CAREER:Resident District Manager for Chartwells Higher Ed at Oakland University (oversee all campus food service operations)
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: The Hudson Cafe
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Petoskey
- INTERESTING FACT: Early in my career I was a pastry chef and met my husband while working on the Ovation yacht.
Evol Gazzarato

Writer
- FAMILY: I’m happily married and we have three beautiful kids: one boy who’s 12 and two girls ages 7 and 9.
- ABODE: Dearborn
- HOMETOWN: Dearborn
- CAREER: I’m a social worker and have worked in various settings and am currently working with moms running mom groups.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Oyaki Sushi
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Petoskey
- INTERESTING FACT: I just started to learn to crochet!
Faten Saad

Writer
- FAMILY: I’ve been happily married to my husband for 12 years, and together we have two sons who are passionate about hockey. In addition to family life, we own and operate the Auburn Café in Ecorse.
- ABODE: Grosse Ile
- HOMETOWN: Riverview
- CAREER: I am currently a first grade teacher. While I love teaching, my ultimate goal is to become an elementary school principal, where I can inspire and support students and educators on a larger scale.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Vincente's Cuban Cusine
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Mackinac Island
- INTERESTING FACT: I started writing a children’s book about anxiety to help kids understand and cope with their feelings, but life took me in other directions, and I never finished it.
Fotini Callis

Writer
- FAMILY: I live in West Bloomfield with my husband, three kids, and my very loud yet adorable dog!
- ABODE: West Bloomfield
- HOMETOWN: West Bloomfield
- CAREER: I am an educator, mental health therapist, disability inclusion advocate, speaker, and author. I also own FAAB Consulting & Franki Bagdade Therapy.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: The Rind
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Harbor Springs
- INTERESTING FACT: I am fluent in sarcasm.
Franki Bagdade

Writer
- FAMILY: Mark the hubs and my 3 little birds: Benny, Ellie, and Norah
- ABODE: New Baltimore
- HOMETOWN: Dearborn Heights
- CAREER: Virtual Learning Specialist at Verizon
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Los Galanes
- FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Riverfront Splash Pad and Dequindre Cut
- HOBBIES: Movies, TV, and Books! Also, LOVE outdoorsy stuff.
- INTERESTING FACT: You give me a problem, I’ll give you the silver lining. I am the QUEEN of seeing the bright side in anything life can throw at me.
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Jamie Freeman

Writer
- FAMILY: I have 2 sons, Carter (4) and Louis (6). My husband, Fred, and I are both lawyers and have worked together most of our careers. We also have a geriatric dog, Jake.
- ABODE: Detroit
- HOMETOWN: Detroit
- CAREER: I work as an in-house attorney for General Motors, focusing on dealer franchise law and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. I am also an adjunct professor at Wayne State law school, a writer, and perform in local music theater productions.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Selden Standard
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Up North
- INTERESTING FACT: I can do the splits!
Jennifer Dewey

Writer
- FAMILY: Husband, Mark, Matteo (one year), Vincent (4 years)
- ABODE: Detroit
- HOMETOWN: Allen Park
- CAREER: Realtor
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Barda
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Anywhere on the West Side.
- INTERESTING FACT: I can read tarot cards!
Kaitlyn Pangrazzi

Writer
FAMILY: My little family unit consists of my husband Trevor, two sons The Tornado Bros, and our dog. At any point in time I could have an extra nine nieces and nephews around--my home is kid chaos central!

ABODE: Farmington Hills

HOMETOWN: Saginaw

CAREER: I work as an engineer at a gas utility company--solving problems to make sure everyone can stay warm!

FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Los Galanes

FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Sleeping Bear Dunes

INTERESTING FACT: My favorite song is “Smooth” by Carlos Santana featuring Rob Thomas.
Karli McNeill

Writer + Social Team
- FAMILY: Married with 3 kids and a pup
- ABODE: Clawson
- HOMETOWN: Berkley, MI
- CAREER: Writer, at-home mom
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Either Vinsetta Garage or Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: It depends on the season! I love Glen Arbor and Saugatuck.
- INTERESTING FACT: I had each of my three kids in a different state.
Kate Lochner

Writer
- FAMILY: I have been married to my husband for nine years, we have three children together, Walter, Arlo, and Lennon. We also have two fur babies, our golden doodle Marshmallow, and our rabbit, Maple.
- HOMETOWN: Macomb
- CAREER: Photographer, Business Owner, Entrepreneur
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Lumen
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Suttons Bay
- INTERESTING FACT: Traveling is my passion, I’ve lived in two different countries for a short time, and love to travel with my family, on my own, and with friends.
Katie Jones

Writer + Social Team
- FAMILY: I’ve been married to my husband Ryan for eight years. Together we have a six-year-old son named Cooper and a nine-year-old Cockapoo named Callie.
- ABODE: Livonia
- HOMETOWN: Redford
- CAREER: I am a full-time corporate work-from-home mom as a Market Sales Coach with Allstate Insurance. Our family also owns a mobile sauna business called Sisu Mobile Sauna where we rent out our 8x12 mobile barrel sauna unit to private, public, and corporate spaces.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Green Dot Stables
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Upper Peninsula!
- INTERESTING FACT: My husband and I got engaged in a hot air balloon!
Katie Moore

Writer
- FAMILY: Husband, Scott, and six-year-old daugther, Autumn
- ABODE: Lakes Area, Michigan
- HOMETOWN: Houghton, Michigan
- CAREER: Lifestyles Director / Senior Citizen Advocate / Freelance
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Calexico
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Mackinaw, Houghton, Marquette, Detroit
- INTERESTING FACT: My favorite animal is a Manatee!
Kay McMahon-Boggess

Writer
- FAMILY: I’ve been with Dave, my life partner, for 12 years. We have two amazing kiddos who are 13 months apart named Hailey and Owen.
- ABODE: Richmond
- HOMETOWN: Clinton Twp.
- CAREER: I’m a kindergarten teacher at Ottawa Elementary in Chippewa Valley Schools. It’s the elementary I attended!
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Testa Barra
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Anywhere on the west side of the state.
- INTERESTING FACT: I was a stem cell donor (an easier/less invasive way donating bone marrow) and I got to meet my recipient a couple years later in Boston!
Kelly Gianotti

Writer
- FAMILY: Married for almost 14 years to my husband, Matthew, and we have two boys: Victor and Jaxson
- ABODE: Ypsilanti Township
- HOMETOWN: Port Huron
- CAREER: Child Welfare Trainer and DEI consultant
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Ima
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: The Lake in the thumb- Lexington area
- INTERESTING FACT: I am addicted to true crime podcasts, books, and documentaries. I am a HUGE lover of 90's pop culture including all things Boy Bands. Which leads me to say that JC was the best singer in N*SYNC, not Justin.
Kenisha Coon

Writer + Social Team
- FAMILY: My husband Josh and I have two little girls, ages 3 and 5.
- ABODE: Brighton
- HOMETOWN: Lake Orion
- CAREER: I am a former dental hygienist, now a full time SAHM.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: The Peterboro
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: The best concert I’ve even been to was Prince in the early 2000s.
Laura Herr

Writer
- FAMILY: I have been married to my husband Cody for 10 years. We have a three-year-old daughter and a five-year-old son. Our family is complete with our English Mastiff named Bauer.
- ABODE: St. Clair Shores
- HOMETOWN: St. Clair Shores
- CAREER: I have been a flight attendant for 10 years. It has been so amazing traveling the world and getting to be a part of people's journey.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Zef's
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: Prior to becoming a flight attendant I was a teacher, and I completed my student teaching in New Zealand.
Lauren Dalton

Writer
- FAMILY: Husband: Cyle. Children: Harper (4) & Henry (2)
- ABODE: St. Clair Shores
- HOMETOWN: Harrison Township
- CAREER: Journalist
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Vicente’s
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: I love a good ghost story! I've even had multiple experiences myself.
Lindsay Gizicki

Writer
- FAMILY: I have three kids, two boys and a girl, who are still in their elementary years and a Mini Cockapoo fur baby (emphasis on baby). My husband and I are high school sweethearts.
- ABODE: Hartland
- HOMETOWN: Hartland
- CAREER: I started as an elementary school teacher but transitioned to higher education within a few years of teaching. I've now been with the University of Michigan for almost a decade.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Traffic Jam and Snug (praying they return!)
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Tawas
- INTERESTING FACT: Instead of souvenirs when we travel, I try to log a run on my Garmin app at every location we visit and usually make my husband begrudgingly join me.
Megan Moore

Writer
- FAMILY: Wife to Satish; Mother to Lily (8), Eliza (6) & Daisy (4)
- ABODE: Livonia
- HOMETOWN: Plymouth/Canton, MI
- CAREER: Full-time SAHM, Part-time Writer
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Shatilla Bakery
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Pentwater
- INTERESTING FACT: Heart Disease and Mental Health Warrior
Molly Ann Nagelli

Writer
- FAMILY: Married since 2012 to my husband, Brandon. We have a daughter, Layne, and two cats.
- ABODE: Farmington Hills
- HOMETOWN: Williamston
- CAREER: I am a full-time stay-at-home mom and a part-time life coach.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Green Dot Stables
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Whitehall
- INTERESTING FACT: House Hufflepuff (IYKYK)
Natasha Kearney

Writer + Social Team
- FAMILY: Husband, Daughter (11), Son (9), Son (9)
- ABODE: Northville
- HOMETOWN: Melbourne, Australia
CAREER: Interior Designer & Professional Organizer
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Le George
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Mackinac Island
- INTERESTING FACT: I have lived here for 15 years but still have my accent. Visiting Australia with my kids strangers thought it was weird I had kids with American accents!
Orna Fathers

Writer
- FAMILY: My husband, Ryan, my bonus sons, Nick (15) and Will (12), and my toddlers, Jack (4), Maisie (3), and Ben (1).
- ABODE: Roseville
- HOMETOWN: Warren and Sterling Heights
- CAREER: Stay at Home Mama
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT:I have a few! Brass Rail Pizza Bar, Downtown Detroit, Osaka in Shelby Twp. and Crazy Gringo Mexican Cantina in Clinton Twp.
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: I love the Frankfort and Traverse City areas, as well as Mackinac City!
- INTERESTING FACT: I LOVE road trips and I have a goal to visit all 50 states at least once! So far I am at 33!
Paige Martinek

Writer
- FAMILY: My husband, Steve, and I have two teenage boys who attend Bloomfield Hills High School. We have strong family values, love to travel, and make it a point to laugh daily!
- ABODE: Bloomfield Hills
- HOMETOWN: Milford
- CAREER: As the Director of Business Development for a non-profit called Project Present, I help drive the organization's mission to improve the quality of life for older adults, individuals living with dementia, and their caregivers through evidence-based programming including improv sessions, support groups, and communication training.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Hiroki-san
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Up north
- INTERESTING FACT: I'm an open book!
Rachel Antone

Writer
- FAMILY: Husband of 10 years and two young daughters.
- ABODE: Dearborn Heights
- HOMETOWN: Dearborn Heights
- CAREER: Stay-at-Home Mom/Writer
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Ocean Prime & Fratellis Pizza
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Mackinac Island
- INTERESTING FACT: I’m a Disney and Hogwarts obsessed adult!
Rana Makki

Writer
- FAMILY:Our family is bursting with personality and a true zest for life. My husband, our three daughters, and I thrive on adventures and endless laughter, always embracing the joy in every moment we share.
- ABODE: Birmingham
- HOMETOWN: Valparaiso, Indiana
- CAREER:After spending 20 years in the fast-paced world of fashion retail as a brand strategist and merchant, I decided to take a bold leap. I left it all behind to pursue my passion for writing and entrepreneurship. Now, as an indie author, I've written and self-published three picture books and even started A Pop of Indie: A Traveling Book Fair, combining my love for storytelling and entrepreneurship into one exciting journey.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Oak & Reel
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Charlevoix
- INTERESTING FACT: I minored in photography in college alongside my business and fashion major because I initially wanted to be a fashion photographer.
Renee Bolla

Writer
- FAMILY: We are a busy family of five. I have two stepchildren, ages 12 and 10, and my husband and I have a four-year-old son.
- ABODE: Sylvan Lake
- HOMETOWN: Marysville
- CAREER: I’m a stay-at-home mom and loving it!
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Joe Muer
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: I worked at Disney for 14 years and was a princess!
Shereena Duncan

Writer
- FAMILY: Mom of two to Lucy (8) and Livi (6)
- ABODE: Novi
- HOMETOWN: Livonia
- CAREER: Middle school counselor and licensed therapist
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Ottava Via
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Ludington
- INTERESTING FACT: I have never seen Star Wars.
Stacy Brooks

Writer
- FAMILY: Husband Dave; Jonathan, Nicholas & Lucas
- ABODE: Northville
- HOMETOWN: Livonia
- CAREER: Stay-at-home mom
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Barrio
- FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Detroit Zoo, Maybury Farm, Tigers Games, and The Fox Theater
- HOBBIES: Digital photo booking, photography, yoga, and reality TV guru
- INTERESTING FACT: I've never had coffee
Steffanie Marshall

Writer
- FAMILY:I'm married to my best friend and am a mother to six beautiful children.
- ABODE: Troy
- HOMETOWN: Toronto, Canada
- CAREER: I am an award-winning author, poet, speaker, and coach. Currently, I coach Muslim women authors in successfully building their author platforms and launching their books.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Haraz Coffee House
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: I love Dearborn! Everything about it . . . the coffee houses, the vibe, the shops!
- INTERESTING FACT: I've recently fallen in love with watercolor painting.
Tumkeen

Writer
- FAMILY: Married to Andrew and we have three daughters, plus a German Shepherd!
- ABODE: Rochester Hills
- HOMETOWN: Shelby Township
- CAREER: Former elementary school teacher turned SAHM, also the Managing Editor and Client Manager for Detroit Mom.
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Noble Fish
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: I have never broken a bone!
Whitney Cornelli

Writer