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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.

Shanika P. Carter's Latest Articles

Karen Kekelik owns IndiGrow with her husband, Steven. (IndiGrow)
Downtown Muskegon’s first cannabis microbusiness opens

IndiGrow will officially launch with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Jan. 6, with the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce at 4 p.m., and a grand opening party and celebration on Saturday, Jan. 7.

Renderings for the Eastowne Centre project in Norton Shores.
Norton Shores works to increase housing options

Mark Meyers, city administrator for Norton Shores, is hopeful that housing projects in the pipeline will meet the growing demand of people who want to live in the Muskegon County community. 

Marisela Sierra won the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition with her Navarro’s Mexican Takeout.
Start Garden win lifts third-generation restaurateur’s dreams to next level

After winning the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition, third-generation Muskegon Heights restaurateur Marisela Sierra is ready to get Navarro’s Mexican Takeout’s stone-ground tamales into the freezers of local retailers.

Anthony Lambers credits real estate for helping him turn his life around.
Anthony Lambers use his story to help others ‘Get up out the mud’

Anthony Lambers credits real estate for helping him turn his life around after serving time in prison. Now, he works to help others pursue the American dream of home ownership.

Ken James is Muskegon Community College’s inaugural chief diversity officer.
MCC’s new chief diversity officer promotes celebration of all cultures

Ken James is Muskegon Community College’s inaugural chief diversity officer. With nearly 30 years as a DEI professional, James is bringing “the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion” to the institution’s four stakeholder groups.

Lashae Simmons II is the founder of Black Wall Street Muskegon.
Founder of Black Wall Street Muskegon has a passion for promoting financial literacy

Lashae Simmons II, who has a passion for assisting black and brown people with financial literacy, is organizing the second annual Black Business Expo on June 18 at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center in Muskegon.   

Sarah Sass
Muskegon professionals find success, happiness close to home

Why are professionals choosing to live in Muskegon? Lake Michigan beaches, bike trails, great restaurants, and an inclusive community, they say.

Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award.
MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Muskegon native and MSU grad Jocelyn Hines was inspired to launch Muskegon Young Black Professionals after seeing a similar networking organization in Detroit.

Dr. Dale Nesbary, president of Muskegon Community College
From musician to MCC president, a look at Dr. Dale Nesbary’s remarkable career

As Dr. Dale Nesbary prepares to retire as president of Muskegon Community College, we take a look at a career that began with his love of music.

Rochelle Holmes prepares a plate of food, while taking the order of customer Jacob Quijano, of Holland at her restaurant Daddio's 2, March 23, 2022. (J.R. Valderas)
Daddio’s thrives, thanks to flavorful food and owner’s calling to serve others

Rochelle Holmes, the owner of Daddio’s Carry Outs in Holland, says her purpose has been about serving others, which is what she has always done, personally and professionally.

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