Fulfillament Stories

Erica has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2002. She has since completed coursework to become certified in myofascial release, oncology massage and scar tissue mobilization, trigger point therapy, and lymphatic drainage. Erica roots her practice in a knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. A deeper intuition often helps in guiding her to […]

Casey works with Entrepreneurs, Leadership Teams, and Family Businesses as a Leadership Coach. He helps leaders get clarity on their unique abilities and then get focused on putting their talents to use while also creating more freedom in their personal life. He is also a recovering elementary school teacher, but is also known to friends and […]

Dan is a teacher and co-owner at Pathways Preschool with his wife Brittni. A northern Michigan native, Dan has been working with young children in the community for over 17 years. He brings his expertise as a meditator, martial artist and musician to the classroom, but more than anything he is a master of play. […]

As a left-minded creative soul in a right-minded body, the eccentricities of kombucha brought joy into Courtney’s life. Founder of Northern Michigan’s first kombucha tea brewery, Courtney desires to share the health benefits reaped from living foods. She believes that each body is unique, deserving to be happy, healthy, and filled with joy. Courtney’s background […]

Troy Daily grew up in Traverse City, whos parents have owned Kilwins Chocolate Shop since 1994. A hospitality business major graduating from MSU in 2008, always the dream since age 9 to open his own Kilwins. After meeting his wife, Whitney his senior year at MSU, they moved to Williamsburg, VA to own and operate […]

Jeff the son of German Jewish immigrants, grew up in Detroit in a home rich with music in the Judaic and classical traditions. He has been a social worker, music teacher, radio show host, composer, and jazz piano performer. He is the founder of Building Bridges with Music Program using his original music as a springboard […]

Sue took up cheese making as a hobby while working in corporate finance in New York City. That hobby became a passion, and she furthered her education in cheese making by studying with artisanal cheese makers in Vermont, and an apprenticeship on an organic goat farm in rural Maine. Upon returning to her home state […]

Sue took up cheese making as a hobby while working in corporate finance in New York City. That hobby became a passion, and she furthered her education in cheese making by studying with artisanal cheese makers in Vermont, and an apprenticeship on an organic goat farm in rural Maine. Upon returning to her home state of Michigan in 2010, Sue bought an historic 1867 farm in Kingsley where she started her own company, Boss Mouse Cheese, in 2012. Using pasteurized cow’s milk from a small local dairy, Boss Mouse produces aged cheeses, cheese curds and mozzarella, and their legendary smoked butter.

“I believe that having personal interests is a component of a happy life. The world is full of fascinating things to explore and learn, and I want to encourage people to have hobbies, try new things and find their passions.”

Todd is a Traverse City native started his career in sales and marketing which took him to Detroit, Long Island and Texas. It was in the south that he discovered his interest in contracting and opened his own business.  He moved back to Traverse City bringing both his business and family.  In 2012 all of […]

Todd is a Traverse City native started his career in sales and marketing which took him to Detroit, Long Island and Texas. It was in the south that he discovered his interest in contracting and opened his own business.  He moved back to Traverse City bringing both his business and family.  In 2012 all of his talents collided with a great idea… Bonobo Winery was founded by brothers Carter and Todd Oosterhouse, where he is the owner and general manager.

Listen to Todd's story from the October 2018 event....