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LAUREN BRYNJELSEN, owner of One Life Kitchen in Barrington, lives by the mantra that life’s best memories are made around a table. Splitting her time between Barrington and Sarasota, Florida, she offers clients unforgettable cooking and dining experiences. A social media influencer and blogger, Brynjelsen is also deeply involved in philanthropy, contributing to the Service

SALLIE SCIMECA LOBUE, a first-generation Italian- American from suburban Chicago, weaves her vibrant heritage into her family and businesses. After her first child, she launched ZaZa’s Tavola Italiana in Barrington, blending her passion for Italian cuisine and family. As her family grew, so did her business with her second restaurant, 750 Cucina Rustica, in Cary.

AMANDA DYER, DDS, FAGD, is a force in the dental world. From her start at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry to seven years of service in the United States Navy, including a stint on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, she’s been redefining limits. After earning her fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry,

ELIZABETH STERR, a certified integrative women’s health coach and expert in functional nutrition and lifestyle, brings a powerful edge to women’s health. After a decade in medical device sales collaborating with top specialists, her personal battle with infertility revealed a glaring gap in support and accurate information. Driven by this revelation, she founded ESTERRGEN to

LINDA FINE, co-founder of Buckley Fine, LLC, chairs the firm’s estate planning practice group. With almost 20 years of experience, she excels in estate and business succession planning, estate and gift taxation, and trust administration. Recognized by Crain’s and Daily Herald for her significant contributions, Fine is dedicated to understanding her clients’ needs and building