Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR
DETROIT, Nov. 18, 2023 ~ On Wednesday, 760 WJR recognized eight women in Michigan business and community leadership by honoring the 2023 “Women Who Lead.“
The 13th annual Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch took place at Joe Muer Seafood inside the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit, highlighting the work of various women in nonprofits and the clothing, medical, furniture, credit, and jewelry industries. “Focus with Paul W. Smith” aired live from the lunch event
Each year, WJR chooses 12 women to feature in its monthly program, “Women Who Lead,” hosted by the station’s Program Director Ann Thomas. The women honored at the event were:
- Ahee Jewelers Lead Designer Pamela Ahee-Thomas.
- Common Ground President and CEO Heather Rae.
- Judson Center President and CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster.
- Cornerstone CFCU President and CEO Heidi Kassab.
- Ascension Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Nishtha Sareen.
- Gardner White Furniture President Rachel Stewart.
- George Gregory men’s clothing store founder Caitlin Riney.
- The Peacock Room owner Rachel Lutz.
U.S. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-7), Sarepta Therapeutics Senior Director of Medical Managed Care Dr. Leslie Zanetti, Detroit-based photojournalist Linda Solomon, and General Motors Vice President of Global Hardware Systems and Integration Michelle Gardner were also featured under Women Who Lead this year, but could not attend the event.
PODCASTS:
Nov. 18, 2023 ~ Edmond T. Ahee Jeweler lead designer Pamela Ahee Thomas talks to Paul W. live from the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch about her jewlery business.
Nov. 18, 2023 ~ George Gregory founder and CEO Caitlin Riney talks to Paul W. live from the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch about owning a men’s clothing store in Downtown Detroit.
Nov. 18, 2023 ~ Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union President and CEO Heidi Kassab talks to Paul W. live from the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch about the advantages she sees with credit unions.
Nov. 18, 2023 ~ Judson Center President and CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster talks to Paul W. live from the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch about how the center has made positive impacts in the lives of over 12,000 children, adults, and families.
Nov. 18, 2023 ~ Peacock Rooms founder and CEO Rachel Lutz talks to Paul W. live from the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch about her store specializing in dresses and clothing available in sizes 0 to 22, along with jewelry and accessories.
Nov. 18, 2023 ~ Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Nishtha Sareen talks to Paul W. live from the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch about minimally invasive heart care, heart problems affecting women, and procedures to restore blood flow to the heart.
Nov. 18, 2023 ~ Common Ground President and CEO Heather Rae talks to Paul W. live from the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch about the 24-hour crisis services agency, which helps inspire more than 80,000 young people and adults each year to move beyond the trappings of grief, abuse, addiction, thoughts of suicide, and other impairments.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- President and CEO of Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union Heidi Kassab poses with Paul W. Smith at the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Common Ground President and CEO Heather Rae poses with Paul W. Smith at the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- From left to right: 760 WJR Program Director Ann Thomas, WJR Host Paul W. Smith, and Gardner White Furniture President Rachel Stewart pose at the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- George Gregory founder Caitlin Riney poses with Paul W. Smith at the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Edmond T. Jewlers Lead Designer Pamela Ahee Thomas poses with Paul W. Smith at the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- The Peacock Room founder Rachel Lutz poses with Paul W. Smith at the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Judason Center President and CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster poses with Paul W. Smith at the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Interventional Cardiologist Nishtha Sareen poses with Paul W. Smith at the Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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- Honorees and attendees of the Women Who Lead Honoree lunch chat and eat on Nov. 8, 2023.
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