My name is Katie Grossnickle, I grew up in Northern Indiana but my parents had a cottage in Maple City since before I was born. I feel like I grew up up here too. I learned to ski at Sugarloaf and we spent many summers here on the water. I show horses and travel all…
Heather Halt
In the stars Candles is a passion project of mine, as a mother of two young girls I stumbled upon this opportunity to use my artistic side, while creating something safe for our home. With overwhelming support from my family and friends I have been able to come up with a clean product line that…
Maisyn Boyd
Hello! I’m Maisyn, the face behind Kindly Beauty Lounge. I am a licensed Esthetician here in downtown Traverse City! Q: Please tell us about yourself. I am a homebody, who thrives off of my family! You can find me traveling, enjoying concerts, or trying out a new coffee shop somewhere! Q: Please tell us about…
Jun (Ariel) Dupra
My name is Jun, who some may know as Ariel professionally. I’m a co-owner and pastry chef of an Asian-French bakery named Merlyn’s Patisserie in Traverse City, Michigan. My mission and one of my higher purposes in life is to make Merlyn’s as a platform to contribute to a better world the best way I…
Lucy Jones
Hello! I’m Lucy, a dynamic professional and a passionate baker at heart. Last spring, my family and I found our new home in the beautiful Grand Traverse County, a place that has quickly captured our hearts. My world revolves around two joys: nurturing startups towards success and crafting beautiful, delicious treats in my home kitchen—a…
Josh Hart
My name is Riley and I’m an almost 14 years old Beagle. I love to explore Northern Mi, meet new friends, and help as many pups as I can who need emergency surgery like I have needed. I’ve lived all over the country, but I’m very excited to have put down firm roots in Traverse…
Kelsey Williams
Hey everyone! My name is Kelsey Williams. I am a Leelanau County native and so proud to call this area my home. I love spending time with friends and family and my golden named Blair. You’ll find me at the beach during the summer or candle making in my little candle shop. I love to…
Erica Lefler
Hello! My name is Erica Lefler. I have 3 children, 3, 7, and 10 years old, and a stepson who is 13. I have been married to my husband since 2014. I am the owner of a local cleaning company, Orchard Cleaning Services. Q: Please tell us about yourself. I love gardening, horses, and good…
Amy Goldberg
The great outdoors are where I feel at home, and I love adventuring with my hubs and pup. My favorite outdoor activities are hiking, disc golfing, regular golfing, kayaking, skiing, camping, and swimming. Challenges don’t scare me and I tend to approach them with a “how hard can it be?” attitude, which does sometimes turn…
Jordan Anderson
I’m a video and audio producer proudly living in the Traverse City region. I have a wonderful wife, two stepkids of whom I’m very proud, a great future daughter-in-law and little grandson who smiles like a 1,000 watt bulb. Q: Please tell us about yourself. I have a horrible time with work-life balance because I…