FAMILY: Husband and two wonderful children. 4.5yr old Sienna and 9m old Lincoln
ABODE: Warren
HOMETOWN: Milford
CAREER: Expert Analyst at Advantasure
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Hop Cat
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Detroit Zoo
HOBBIES: Shopping, writing, playing with kiddos
INTERESTING FACT: I used to live in Colorado
Alicia Nedry
Writer
FAMILY: Mason, 11
ABODE: Livonia
HOMETOWN: Livonia
CAREER: Teacher
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Buddy’s Pizza, Detroit Institute of Bagels, Astoria Pastry Shop
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: We love Belle Isle, Greenfield Village, and going to Tigers games.
HOBBIES: Working out- I love new workouts, high power cardio moves, lifting weights, dance fitness and PiYo! Reading, brainless fun chick lit, mysteries, self-help- Gabby Bernstein, Brene Brown, Glendon Doyle.
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Christmas markets, the beach at Campus Martius, the riverfront, Beacon park
HOBBIES: Home renovation and design.
INTERESTING FACT: Before marriage and kids, I was a collegiate athlete. I played lacrosse at Oakland University and was named All American and National MVP in 2011.
INTERESTING FACT: I am not a fan of either-or-categories: Coffee or tea? Beer or wine? Staying home with the kids for a couple of years or pursuing a career.... I refuse to decide. I will take it all!
Christina Kapaun
Writer
FAMILY: Husband - Michael, 2 boys (Henry 6, Ben 3)
FAMILY: Husband, Scott; Son, Logan; Furry Kids, Henry and Oreo
ABODE: Macomb
HOMETOWN: Rochester Hills
CAREER: Project Manager turned SAHM
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Kruse and Muer
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Yates Cider Mill, Downtown Rochester, Wolcott Mills, Jet’s Pizza, Knapp’s Donuts, and ALL the swing sets at all the parks!
HOBBIES: Baking, navigating my way around my Cricut, hosting parties, pinning far more things than I execute on Pinterest, and roaming the aisles of Target.
INTERESTING FACT: I was the first female head drum major of my high school marching band! (Shoutout to the Rochester High School Falcon Marching Band. Eyes...with pride!)
Jenny Kucharek
Writer
Jess Turner
Writer
FAMILY: Husband- Jeff, Son- John, Baby- coming in December. Two dogs- Bailey and Ari
ABODE: Rochester Hills
HOMETOWN: Garden City, MI
CAREER: Physician Assistant
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Dime Store, Mexicantown, Hopcat
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Sporting events, the DSO
HOBBIES: Cooking, entertaining, reading, cross-stitch and dreaming up new home projects to DIY
INTERESTING FACT: I won our family fishing tournament a few years ago (beating out all the guys).
Jessica Firman
Writer
FAMILY: Husband: Stephen, Kids: Andrew, Louisa, and Baby Boy
ABODE: Bingham Farms
HOMETOWN: Metro Detroit
CAREER: Logistics Manager, Executive Chef, Primary Educator, Librarian and Maid
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Daebak Korean BBQ
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: The Henry Ford, Detroit Riverfront, Natural spaces throughout Metro Detroit
HOBBIES: Honestly, my favorite hobby is people. I love spending time one on one, sharing my story and encouraging the woman across the table from me to step into their best life. Part of a good life for me is travel to widen my horizons and reading to deepen my understanding of the world. Add to that good food, tea, and creating, and you have my best life.
INTERESTING FACT: I was homeschooled K-12, but attended three days of public school with my cousin because I thought school was so cool. 🙂
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: The Detroit Athletic Clun
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Tigers’ games
HOBBIES: Working out, Cooking, and reading
INTERESTING FACT: I’ve been to more than 10 Lyle Lovett concerts—he is my favorite!
Julia Dillon
Writer
FAMILY:Husband, Kevin; Two daughters, Kaylee (2), Kinsley (9 months)
ABODE: Clinton township
HOMETOWN: Chesterfield
CAREER: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT:Metro Detroit - Luigis; Downtown - Joe Meur
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Detroit Zoo, Detroit Sports, anything kid friendly
HOBBIES: Working out, yoga, crafting, trying new wines, drinking all the coffee
INTERESTING FACT: If I wasn't in the medical field, I'd love to be a full time crafter!
Kara Fiegel
Writer
FAMILY: Scott and Autumn
ABODE: Walled Lake
HOMETOWN: HOUGHTON, MI
CAREER: Senior Coordinator of the City of Wixom
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Buddy's Pizza
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Red Wings games and all things hockey
HOBBIES: Side Hustling', crafting, writing, personal and organizational development (yes that's a HOBBY), and hanging with my kid.
INTERESTING FACT: My favorite animal is a Manatee!
Kay McMahon
Writer
Kendra, a self-professed Grosse Pointe "Lifer", has been married to her college sweetheart for 11 years. They have two daughters, Penny and Ruby, and a yellow Lab. She is a SAHM with a booming side hustle as a Personal Stylist. When she's not obsessing over fashion trends, you can find her eating her way through Downtown Detroit, redecorating rooms in her house, and guzzling bubly. Follow along on her styling adventures: FB- @theblondemomstyle; IG- @the_blondemom
Kendra Bissig
Writer
FAMILY: Hubs: Troy, Kiddos: Aeson & Aiya, Kitty: Apple
ABODE: Royal Oak
HOMETOWN: Mostly Berkley & Clarkston with a spattering if other cities in between.
CAREER: Children’s Author & Illustrator
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Xochimilco
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: RiverWalk & Eastern Market
HOBBIES: Snapping pics, restoring our cottage, and walking. (Is watching the Hallmark channel a hobby?! If so, that’s my #1 😂)
INTERESTING FACT: I was single when I became a mom through international adoption (twice). I married when my kids were 2 & 4.
FAMILY: Husband, Ronnie; Olivia, Gwen, and Benjamin in heaven
ABODE: Clinton Township
HOMETOWN: Shelby Township
CAREER: Entrepreneur and Speaker
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: San Morello
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Campus Martius Park, especially at our favorite time of the year, Christmas.
HOBBIES: Reading, traveling, yoga, and writing
INTERESTING FACT: I host a podcast for women! #fearlesslyyoupodcast
Lauryn Laszczak
Writer
FAMILY: Husband, Tom; Jack & Luke
ABODE: White Lake
HOMETOWN: Dearborn Heights
CAREER: Revenue Cycle Consultant
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Dime Store
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, The Roasting Plant, Campus Martius
HOBBIES: Binge watching the food network and Netflix and binge shopping Amazon Prime
INTERESTING FACT: I don't like Lobster but I'll try it every time.
Liz Mott
Writer
FAMILY: Husband Satish, Daughters Lily, Eliza Rose and Daisy
ABODE: Livonia
HOMETOWN: Canton, MI
CAREER: SAHM
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Shatilla Bakery
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Tiger Stadium
HOBBIES: Writing
INTERESTING FACT: I have Bipolar Disorder
Molly Ann Nagelli
Writer
FAMILY: Husband Ryan, stepsons, Nick and Will, Kids Jack and Maisie
ABODE: Roseville
HOMETOWN: Sterling Heights
CAREER: SAHM
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Metro Detroit- Osaka. Actually Detroit- Pegasus
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Going to the Wings games!
HOBBIES: Writing, reading, going to the beach, watching a movie, binging Netflix
INTERESTING FACT: I love to plan road trips and traveling. I plan on visiting all 50 states ( hopefully by the time I am 40 but Alaska and Hawaii may be a challenge by then). I am at 33 so 17 to go!
Paige Martinek
Writer
FAMILY: Married for 8 years, two children, two Labradors, two cats
ABODE: St.Clair
HOMETOWN: Mount Clemens
CAREER: Middle School Teacher
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Astoria Bakery
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Anything in Greektown, Detroit Opera House, Fox Theater, Detroit Thanksgiving Parade, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
HOBBIES: Listening to live music performances, reading, beach-going
INTERESTING FACT: I love to sing!
Sabrina French
Writer
FAMILY: Andrew - Husband/ Bea & Atticus - cats/ Christian - son
ABODE: Troy
HOMETOWN: New York
CAREER: Client Relations for Experiential Marketing and Events
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Selden Standard
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Metroparks, Fort Street Galley, Riverwalk, Baseball games at Comerica!
HOBBIES: Dancing, trying a new wine, volunteering at animal shelters and sanctuaries
INTERESTING FACT: I used to be the T-shirt girl for professional sports teams and fired the T-shirt cannon!
Sofia Nyland
Writer
FAMILY: Husband-Joe, Lucy- 3 and Livi-1
ABODE: Livonia
HOMETOWN: Livonia
CAREER: Teacher
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Ottava Via
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Science center, DNR Adventure Center, Riverwalk
HOBBIES: Shopping, cooking, bowling, yoga
INTERESTING FACT: I have never seen Star Wars!!!
Stacy Brooks
Writer
FAMILY: Husband: Will Son: Samuel
ABODE: We live in Troy
HOMETOWN: I grew up in Lansing, Michigan
CAREER: Pediatrician
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Xochimilco- I Love Mexican!
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Anything downtown, Franklin Cider Mill, shopping at Somerset, Breakfast at Coney's
HOBBIES: Relaxing, playing with kids (anybody's), reading when time, walking.
INTERESTING FACT: I have a passion for speaking and writing.
Stacy Cannon
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: Husband Lou, sons Michael (8) and Logan (4), daughters Ella (6) and Chloe (2)
ABODE: Flat Rock
HOMETOWN: Grosse Ile, MI
CAREER: Teacher
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Basement Burger Bar, don't judge me lol
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Sporting events! Red Wings, tigers, lions
HOBBIES: Reading
INTERESTING FACT: I was born on my mom's birthday, and my son Logan was born on our birthday too! Three generations were born the same day 🙂
CAREER: I work in Higher Education as a District Communication Supervisor in the Detroit. my husband and I also own House Of Wax Detailing & Carwash also located in Detroit.
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: I’m a Foodie, so some of my favorites are: Le’Culture, City Wings, Mercury Burger Bar & Rock City Eatery
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: Campus Martius, Beacon Park & Detroit River Days on the Riverwalk (Fun Fact: this is where I met my husband & where he proposed 4 years later on the same day we met)
HOBBIES: I love reading and listening to audiobooks. Also, I am obsessed with not paying full price for anything without first seeking out the best deal possible!
INTERESTING FACT: I really want to go to school for Culinary Arts & I plan on starting a Food Truck in the near future! #FoodMakesMeHappy
Tiphani Moorer
Writer
FAMILY: Wife to Andrew, mama to Ava and Nora, dog mama to Athena
ABODE: Currently live in Clawson
HOMETOWN: Originally from Shelby Township
CAREER: Elementary school teacher turned SAHM
FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: Noble Fish! Downtown Detroit is Bucharest Grill or HopCat
FAMILY FAVORITES IN DETROIT: The zoo! Belle Isle and Belle Isle Nature Center
HOBBIES: Crocheting, hand lettering, filling out People crossword puzzles without googling the answers, rock climbing, snowboarding
INTERESTING FACT: My favorite season is fall - give me all the boots, cider, and scarves!
Jess TurnerWriter
Kendra, a self-professed Grosse Pointe "Lifer", has been married to her college sweetheart for 11 years. They have two daughters, Penny and Ruby, and a yellow Lab. She is a SAHM with a booming side hustle as a Personal Stylist. When she's not obsessing over fashion trends, you can find her eating her way through Downtown Detroit, redecorating rooms in her house, and guzzling bubly. Follow along on her styling adventures: FB- @theblondemomstyle; IG- @the_blondemomKendra BissigWriter
