Life + Culture

Building Sisterhood

Photographer Karen Laine on Intentionally Building Close Adult Female Friendships Article by Karen Laine | Photography by Karen Laine Photography Have you ever watched one of those feel-good sisterhood movies and thought, “Where’s my sisterhood?” Most of us think of making friends as happenstance—a serendipitous accident. This does happen, and some people do have a group of friends they’ve stuck with over the years. Maybe you did too, but life changed. Big moves, busy careers, and starting...

Style + Beauty

Beauty Roundup

Our Approach to Healthy Skin and Eight Products We Cannot Live Without Article by Jennifer Adams A simple moment in front of the mirror can become a  powerful habit for maintaining healthy, radiant skin. A daily at-home skincare routine built with high-quality, medical-grade products does more than cleanse the surface; it actively supports the skin’s structure, balance, and long-term resilience. These formulations are typically created with higher concentrations of proven ingredients, allowing...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Sydney’s Salvation: A Legacy of Purpose and Hope Article by Courtesy of Sydney’s Salvation | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Sydney’s Salvation Sydney Hardeman, a young woman who was never short on goals, heard the calling to help others. She was filled with determination, leadership, and a vibrant laugh that filled every room. As a gifted student and athlete, she wowed spectators on the basketball court during her years as an Allen High School Lady Eagle and earned a full scholarship...

Life + Culture

Women of Influence

Local Female Entrepreneurs Share Their Challenges, Rewards, and Practical Advice Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Provided Female entrepreneurs often face unique challenges, including societal biases, lack of funding, limited support systems, self-doubt, and achieving work-life balance in a society where women still carry a disproportionate share of household tasks and childcare.  Below, ten successful local women entrepreneurs share their challenges, rewards, and practical advice and...

Professional Services

Taking Our Seat at the Table

Your Work Matters. Your Voice Matters. Your Leadership Matters. You Matter. Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Ryan Bayron: Happy Box Productions There is a moment many women experience, whether they admit it out loud or not. It happens in a boardroom, at a networking event, or even in a quiet moment at home. It is the question of whether we truly belong in the spaces we have worked so hard to reach. I have felt it myself. As a publisher of four City Lifestyle luxury publications, a...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Find Hope at DIRECTION61:3 Article by Simon Trask | Photography by Photography Courtesy of DIRECTION61:3 She was one day away from her eighteenth birthday and scared to death. Jazmine Goode was performing brilliantly in her senior year of high school, weeks from speaking at her graduation ceremony. She had been accepted to Texas Woman’s University, aspired to become a medical professional, and was hours away from homelessness—all because of a date on the...

Finance + Legal Services

Franchising Outside the Box

Structuring Your Investment So Your Money Works Harder Than You Do Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Mollie Mayfield: MRM Agency Investing. Like it or not, if you truly wish to get ahead in this day and age, you need multiple revenue streams. One great option is franchising. Not franchising in the typical sense but absentee or semi-absentee franchising. For many, the first image that comes to mind when you say “franchise” is a golden-arched restaurant or a...

Finance + Legal Services

What You Don't Know Can Cost You

Expert Strategies for Maximizing Deductions, Avoiding Costly Mistakes, and Protecting Your Wealth Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography While we invest in many things in our lives—our families, careers, hobbies, and causes we believe in—our financial investments are what make those possible. Saving money, and investing it wisely, helps us achieve financial independence, provides a safety net for emergencies, and enables us to reach major life goals like...

Arts + Culture

Where Art and Community Thrive

Allen Arts Alliance Nurtures Creativity, Connection, and Lifelong Artistic Growth Article by Ayesha Durrani Investing in the local arts is about more than just nurturing creativity; it also brings about social, cultural, and economic benefits that directly enrich a community. The Allen Arts Alliance, a dedicated nonprofit organization founded in 2006, was established with this mission in mind. Located in Watters Creek, it features a vibrant gallery that showcases local talent alongside local...

Finance + Legal Services

Raising Money-Smart Kids

Teaching Financial Literacy at Every Age Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Ty Harper Photography In a world of one-click purchases, digital wallets, and instant gratification, teaching children the value of money is more important than ever. Financial literacy is not just about dollars and cents. It is about responsibility, discipline, confidence, and long-term security. When we start early and build intentionally, we give the next generation one of the greatest gifts possible: financial...