Investigative Journalist and Wilmette Native Meg Kissinger Continues to Fight for People with Mental Illness

Meg Kissinger walked into a Milwaukee laundromat in 2006 that was across from a group home for those suffering from mental illness. Inside, Kissinger noticed a woman with an intense stare and jagged teeth. Kissinger — a journalist focusing on housing limitations for those with mental illness — began talking with her. Not only was […]

Sonoma International Film Festival Gives Back to the Jacques Pépin Foundation, Honors Legendary Chef

The Sonoma International Film Festival, held annually in March, is as much about celebrating outstanding food, wine and culture as it is about great films. Now in its 25th year, the festival’s slogan is “the best in films, food, wine and fun.” This year, the festival honored Chef Jacques Pépin, presenting him with the first-ever […]

Assistance League of Diablo Valley President Suzi Geldin Shares the Importance of Giving Back – and How You Can Get Involved

A winner of Marin Magazine’s 2021 Make It Better Foundation’s Philanthropy Awards — Bay Area, the Assistance League of Diablo Valley is an all-volunteer organization established in 1967 as an outpost of the national Assistance League, made up of 120 chapters across the country. Make It Better Media Group founder and Chief Visionary Officer Susan B. […]

13 Women Leaders Share Empowering Advice for Women on the Rise

Bold, inspirational, compassionate and collaborative: these are just a few words to describe the 13 women highlighted on this list — all movers and shakers in their respective fields. And not only are these women at the top of their career game, they support and inspire the women on the rise around them. From growing […]

13 Women Leaders Share Empowering Advice for Women on the Rise

Bold, inspirational, compassionate and collaborative: these are just a few words to describe the 13 women highlighted on this list — all movers and shakers in their respective fields. And not only are these women at the top of their career game, they support and inspire the women on the rise around them. From growing […]