Professional Services

Investing with Intention

Planning Your Legacy with Thrivent Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Hailey Cade In an industry often defined by numbers and net worth, Jovan Barrington of Thrivent takes a different approach. For him, money is not the goal, it’s a tool. “I help people plan, build, manage and protect their wealth,” Jovan says. “And ultimately, transfer that wealth to the next generation.” The work, he explains, goes far beyond portfolios and performance. “When we talk about money, we talk about...

Professional Services

Crush Your Goals in 2026

SPARK Centennial Invests In You As A Small Business Owner Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by City of Centennial SPARK Centennial is a free six-month program created to empower small businesses, bring resources to their goals and connect them with a strong network of other business owners and resource partners in the city of Centennial. Veronica Mata, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Centennial shares the heart behind this innovative program. She shares, “The idea with...

Finance + Legal Services

Planning with Purpose

Estate Planning Simplified with Anna Burr Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Dylan Burr As part of our April Invest Issue, we sat down with Anna Burr, founder of Burr Law, to talk about estate planning, protecting what matters most and how she invests in her own life beyond the office. How would you define estate planning and why is it such an important investment? “Estate planning is investing in both yourself and in your future for your family. It’s about creating protections...

Style + Beauty

The Finest Recommendation

The True Remark of a Good Investment Found in Estate Jewelry, Vintage Finds and Gold at Andrews Jewelers Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Pink Poppy Media Located on the Streets at SouthGlenn Andrews Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry and jewelry repair. Within each glass showcase, you’ll find unique, rare and vintage jewelry. Owner Bill Garlutzo is a Certified Gemologist who graduated from the Gemological Institute of America. He gave us some insight on what and where to...

Home + Design

Warmth, Functionality and Expression

Cabinet IQ is a Family-Owned Business That Tailors Every Detail with Efficiency and Clarity Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Pink Poppy Media When venturing into business with Cabinet IQ of Denver, Owner Wayne Jeffs explains, “customers can find a comprehensive, client-focused design process. That’s from the initial conversation to design selection and final installation.”  Cabinet IQ is a family-owned business that tailors and customizes their plans to match your vision and budget...

Home Services

The Final Touch

How Bumble Bee Blinds of Centennial Elevates Homes Through Thoughtful Window Design Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Norman Photography, Pink Poppy Media Of all the ways homeowners imagine transforming a space, window treatments are rarely the first thing that comes to mind. We think paint, new floors, maybe even knocking down a wall. But according to James Hutchison of Bumble Bee Blinds of Centennial, that quiet final detail, the one added after the dust settles, is often what...

Home + Design

The Luxury of Glass

From Reflection to Translucency, Gatsby Glass Enhances Your Space with Sophistication, Clarity and Elegance Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Kira Brown Glass holds and beholds both space and light in a way that expands, illuminates and transgresses a room. Chris Brown, owner of Gatsby Glass of Centennial defines, “it’s translucent, not transparent.” Glass partitions, walls and floating shelves create the fine balance between boundary and invitation. It’s the perfect way to upgrade...

Home + Design

The Character of a Room

Select Flooring Designs Proves Big Impact Doesn’t Require Big Disruption Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Provided When it comes to updating a home, most people assume big change requires a big budget. Marc Mandell, owner of Select Flooring Designs, knows better. “I always think of it like a car facelift,” he says with a laugh. “The Germans do it perfectly. Every few years they adjust the grill, tweak the headlights and suddenly the car feels brand new. It’s not a total overhaul...

Sports + Recreation

Basketball and Beyond

Where Basketball, Food & Art Collide Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by MAM Photography From the outside, Basketball Social House doesn’t announce itself loudly. Tucked away in a strip mall, it could easily be mistaken for just another neighborhood spot. But step through the doors, and the experience unfolds in layers... art-lined hallways, soaring ceilings, the hum of conversation, the echo of basketballs on polished courts, and the unmistakable energy of a place doing something...

Entertainment

STILL Choosing HERSELF

Beyond Love Is Blind, Madison Maidenberg explores self-love, boundaries, and what choosing herself truly means. Article by Megan DeLaRosa | Photography by Elliot Steinberg Loving yourself doesn’t always arrive in a big, cinematic moment. Sometimes it shows up quietly in the choices you make when no one is watching, in the pauses you allow yourself to take, in listening inward instead of pushing through. For Madison, choosing herself meant slowing down and listening inward. It meant rebuilding...