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LARYSA DOMINO, team lead and a real estate broker with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, knows numbers. Recognized as a longstanding Top Hinsdale Team, Domino’s clients confidently attribute her results to her background in corporate finance and her roll up her sleeves attitude. The Northwestern University alum, with a B.A. in economics, CPA, and an

MOLLY GRON has been in the art world for 20 years. The Illinois-based attorney was hired by Leslie Hindman nearly a decade ago and is now the National Managing Director of the Trusts, Estates, and Private Clients Group at Freeman’s|Hindman. She is also a member of the firm’s Executive Team and serves on the board

ERICA DE LA O, O.D.,the artistic director of Salt Creek Ballet, and LAUREN KAVANAUGH, president of the board of directors, are the primas behind Salt Creek Ballet’s mission to deliver excellence in ballet instruction, performance, community engagement, and outreach. For 39 years, the nonprofit company has been pivotal bringing arts awareness to local communities, reaching

LAURA CHAPPETTO, a maven of home design at Element Design Network, believes a home is a reflection of its inhabitants. Instilling pride and ownership in her clients, she transforms their spaces to reflect their unique personalities instead of her own personal aesthetic. She guides clients effortlessly to explore their creative side while curating spaces that

DIANA WAGENBACH launched Studio W, her namesake architectural and interior design firm in 2020, bringing a fresh and exciting approach to residential design. Specializing in new construction, renovations, and furnishings, Studio W redefines the game with a “design then build” philosophy, ensuring every client’s dream home is both beautiful and functional. Partnering with top-notch trades,