Elaine Doremus

It’s no wonder the quote about strong women resonates with SARAH ELDER LYONS, a senior real estate broker with Compass in Winnetka. She credits her mother, two sisters, and three daughters—Elizabeth, Gabrielle, and Alexandra as examples of strong women that “never give up” and who all love and support her daily in life and career.

Fine artist LISA KINZELBERG knew she had artistic talent in high school—when her art teacher told her parents, “She has what it takes to make it as an artist.” Even though she won a state competition for her drawing portfolio at the time, she says, “I wasn’t ready to be an artist.” Yet. She knew

Color, boldness, and dynamism define JOY WILLIAMS, Principal Designer at her own Joyful Designs Studio. “I specialize in creating cultured, curated, and colorful interiors with inspiration from my love of art and culture, as well as my extensive travels all over the globe,” she says. A self-taught designer with a master’s degree, Williams cut her

REBECCA ASFOUR, owner of The Dailey Method and Raleigh Bird, says she has a “Ted Lasso leadership style. I try to always be kind and root for everyone to succeed; I think all boats rise together.” She channeled her passion for wellness and fitness into two thriving barre and cycle studios, and her interest in

LISA WOLFE-DIGANCI was on a career-trajectory in the corporate world, with a degree from Indiana University’s School of Business and a promising job in an advertising agency. But in her heart she knew she’d rather be looking at purple paint chips than strategy briefs. So she resigned. “Leaving a good job, but one that you