Finance + Legal Services

Get To Know: Lisa B. Kirsch Satawa

The co-founder of Kirsch Daskas Law Group tells why community matters. Article by Lynne Konstantin When Lisa B. Kirsch Satawa was 12 years old, her family drove to Lansing to see her uncle get sworn in to the State Bar of Michigan. Upon witnessing this officious occasion, Satawa turned to her parents and informed them that someday, she, too, would be a lawyer. “I didn’t even know what that meant,” she says. “But I loved the pomp and circumstance, the oath. It resonated with me that this is...

Entertainment

In The Spotlight: Matt Rappaport

Local musician and event-company CEO tells the story of his long and winding road. Article by Erica Hobbs Law school or music. That was the choice Beverly Hills resident Matt Rappaport faced when graduating from the University of Michigan in 2003. Though he studied at U-M’s prestigious Stephen M. Ross School of Business, Rappaport loved to perform and played with his band Collision Six on school breaks. It was ultimately a mentor who would convince him to pursue his passion.  “[He said], ‘It...

Life + Culture

Enchanted Birmingham

Birmingham photographer Marla Michele Must shares her favorite local spots to shoot. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Marla Michele Must Marla Michele Must has lived and worked in Birmingham for 13 years, specializing in photographs of families, high-school seniors, dancers and equestrian portraiture under the name of Enchanted Photography by Marla Michele Must (enchantedbymarlamichele.com).  “I’m often asked about the creative process of choosing locations for portrait sessions,”...

Event Planning + Services

Meet The Treat Makers

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Article by Lynne Konstantin Whether you’re throwing a Valentine party for the kids, a Galentine for the girls or just want to treat yourself, we’ve found the local makers that will punch up your gathering. SUGAR SHACK BAKING Since launching Sugar Shack out of her Bloomfield Hills home in 2011, Rani France has juggled motherhood, a full-time day job plus her sweet side hustle — hand-crafting the most adorable cake...

Health + Wellness

Battle of the Stars

New Day gives back with epic local celebrity style. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Brett Mountain In a live challenge pitting celebrity against celebrity, New Day Foundation’s annual Celebrity Lip Sync Battle featured eight new celebrities at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, on Nov. 30. Among them: New Day Foundation for Families ( foundationforfamilies.org ), based in Rochester Hills, provides financial and emotional resources to families facing cancer across...

Wellness

Healthy Moves for Seniors

Neurosurgeon Brian Fiani offers tips on staying strong through the winter. Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Kimberly Rensburg As we age, the likelihood of sustaining injuries from falls increases dramatically. However, seniors are staying active longer — which is a great thing, but it’s important to perform activities safely.  “During winter, especially, people should be aware that slips and falls can jolt the pelvis and cause sacroiliitis,” says Brian Fiani, DO, FACOS and...

Health + Wellness

New Year, New Health Goals

Local experts tell how to improve your smile, skin and health with these wellness treatments. Article by Erica Hobbs COSMETIC DENTISTRY  Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of teeth and gums. But for Dr. Craig Goldin, a dentist with the Cosmetic Dentistry Institute in Troy, cosmetic dentistry is more than just face value. He and his wife, Dr. Marcy Goldin, founded the practice in 1985 shortly after graduating dental school at the University of Michigan. They shared a...

Sports + Recreation

Power Moves

Behind the scenes with Chelsea Baugher — plus her favorite workout. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Aly Darin WHO  Chelsea Baugher, owner of Detroit Sweat in Royal Oak (detroitsweat.fitness). WHO ELSE  Baugher and her husband, Tim, live in Birmingham and are expecting their first child this month. WHAT IT IS  “Detroit Sweat opened its doors in July 2021,” Baugher says. “I've always envisioned having my own gym/space someday but never thought it would turn into such an...

Shopping

Luxury on Rotation

India Shepherd, owner of Birmingham’s Rotate Boutique, offers designer items at consignment prices — plus hot holiday picks. Article by Erica Hobbs | Photography by Aly Darin Rotate Boutique owner India Shepherd has always had a passion for fashion. After a deal to open her dream shop — a high-end shoe boutique — in Downtown Detroit fell through, she decided to return to her work as a real-estate agent. Shepherd, however, wasn’t ready to give up on her dreams. In 2018, she browsed her own...

Arts + Culture

Gifts of Art

Ditch the dull and give a gift that’s one-of-a-kind (or limited-edition) — check out stunning offerings from two local favorites. Article by Lynne Konstantin ROBERT KIDD GALLERY Born and raised in Marseilles, on the French Riviera, Gerard Marti attended the city’s Ecole des Beaux Arts before moving to Paris to pursue a career in the music industry, landing at E.M.I. Records. After opening a gallery on Maui, where he further curated friendships with both musicians and artists, Marti jumped...