This is a pivotal year at Grand Valley State University as the Reach Higher 2025 strategic plan concludes, a strategy uniquely co-created just before and during the global pandemic – it reflects deep work of our community in unprecedented times. A celebration takes place on the 17th, and we talk to guests from GVSU, including Alyss Alberto, Mark Schaub, Elizabeth Doyle and Jesse Bernal.
We discuss a unique Fashion Show for a great cause. Owner of Michielle Krick Style, Michelle Krick and Sheldon House’s Tara VanDyke discuss an event benefiting the house, Breaking the Label Fashion show. We talk about the reasons for the fundraiser, and how The Sheldon House has a significant need in the community.
A disability doesn’t stop Angelo Binno from the business of gaming. As a blind individual who has encountered significant employment obstacles over the years, his co founding of a gaming company that fosters collaborations with tech and sports enterprises positions Michigan as a prominent tech hub. Angelo talks about the business EGO.WIN
The author of Not If I Can Help It, Meg Groff, shares her memoir about dedicating her legal career to defending poor women and children in family court. Her book tells the stories and highlights the need to reform a legal system that too often penalizes the most vulnerable. We discuss with Meg.
Emerson Hoogendoorn lost her young life to pediatric cancer last year but her legacy lives on in the book Emerson the Brave. We talk to Emerson’s Mom Ami, and teacher Julie Kovacs about this 4th grade project turned into a story of resilience, education, and the power of community.
Transcripts are provided upon request.
