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Emily Tieman

Emily Tieman is a lifelong Michigander who covers the Great Lakes State for Only In Your State with a deep love for locally owned small businesses and the communities they anchor. The owner of a vintage content creator business, Emily brings a distinctive, locally rooted aesthetic to her storytelling — championing the independent shops, restaurants, and attractions that define what makes Michigan worth exploring.