Shanika P. Carter

Shanika P. Carter is an author, freelance writer, editor, and adjunct communications instructor. She is also the Principal Consultant of The Write Flow & Vibe, LLC (writeflowandvibe.com), offering writing, editing, and content development services to a variety of clientele, including fellow authors and businesses. Shanika is the author of the book To Lead or Not to Lead, which was released in 2019.

Shanika recently returned to her hometown of Muskegon after spending over 11 years in Grand Rapids. A native of Muskegon Heights, she proudly professes her love for and affiliations with her fellow Muskegon Heights Tigers, MSU Spartans, GVSU Lakers, and Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

In her spare time, Shanika loves to travel, shop, and spend time with family and loved ones. A self-proclaimed movie buff, she loves most genres of movies (especially horror!) and music.

Feature Story Rachel Gorman, chief operating officer of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, will succeed Cindy Larsen as president.

Rachel Gorman steps up into new role with Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber


Feature Story Muskegon-based WINC: For All Women Veterans will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.

A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans


Feature Story Photo by Tommy Allen
Feature Story Read Muskegon helps bring together people from all age groups and backgrounds to learn from each other.
Feature Story Ana Olson, owner of Los Amigos restaurant in Muskegon
Feature Story Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur (MVE)-Lab hosts pitch nights. (MVE)

Entrepreneurial program for veterans coming to Muskegon


Feature Story Karen Kekelik owns IndiGrow with her husband, Steven. (IndiGrow)

Downtown Muskegon’s first cannabis microbusiness opens


Feature Story Renderings for the Eastowne Centre project in Norton Shores.

Norton Shores works to increase housing options


Feature Story Anthony Lambers credits real estate for helping him turn his life around.
Feature Story Sarah Sass

Muskegon professionals find success, happiness close to home


Feature Story Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award.