Kristen Lucas: Distinguished Young Woman Honoree

Community-building has driven Kristen Lucas’s career development, unexpectedly, into financial services, equipped with an English degree. “I’m a writer… never thought I’d end up in finance.” “I was just temping here [Fairport Asset Management/Luma Wealth Advisors] and interviewing in New York City… and interning at the Cleveland Museum of Art,” and the firm interrupted her… Continue Reading Kristen Lucas: Distinguished Young Woman Honoree

August 26, is Women’s Equality Day. It’s a day that was established by Congress to commemorate the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote for the first time in America. It’s an important day to reflect on the challenges that women have faced in the past, and those we… Continue Reading Women’s Equality Day: Reflecting On Its Importance, Then and Now

By: Margaret Mitchell | 5:11pm EDT July 24, Originally Published on Smart Business What were our community’s most pressing issues 20 years ago? 50? 100? The answers are wide and varied, and looking back upon some of them, it can be difficult to comprehend a society where those problems existed. It’s something I’ve been reflecting on recently as my… Continue Reading Issues evolve, but strong leadership remains critical to finding solutions

Today, Distinguished Young Woman LaShawn Reed-Kendricks runs her own business, Essentials 4 Success, which helps women turn their hobbies into sustainable businesses. She also founded its nonprofit arm, Success Her Way, in addition to serving as a leader of two local non-profits. However, her path to success was not a straight line. LaShawn went from… Continue Reading LaShawn Reed-Kendricks: Distinguished Young Woman Honoree