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It’s no wonder that DR. ALLISON CYCHOSZ points to Walt Disney as her role model. Hard work and determination define the founder and owner of AMC Legal, P.C. Her impressive credentials include graduating cum laude from Benedictine University, where she was a member of the Mock Trial Team; and earning her JD from John Marshall

In Vogue

KRISTI SMITH, owner of Sweet William women’s clothing boutique credits the former owner as her role model. “Marlene Burton is one of the most elegant, stylish, smart, and loved females that I know,” says Smith. “She taught me how to listen to each individual customer and to keep them in mind when choosing the fashion

Rare Gem

GRAZIELA KAUFMAN has been obsessed with color gemstones as far back as she can remember. “In Brazil, my backyard was a gemological treasure,” she says. “I grew up traveling to different mining towns, which engrained in me the true significance of these great gifts from Mother Earth and our responsibility to her.” As CEO and

Going The Distance

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.

Portrait Of An Artist

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

Hands-On

Early in CHRIS PEQUET’s 30-year real estate career, one of her first clients was a young couple buying their first home. “Their excitement and appreciation gave me an awareness that selling real estate is more than a house sale,” she says. “Many times this is the most important decision someone will ever make. Since then,

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