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Fitness

Why We Train Barefoot | Personal Training Bethesda, MD

Why We Train Barefoot: Building Strength From the Ground UpWalk into Nesfield Performance in Bethesda, Maryland, and you’ll notice something different right away: we train barefoot.It isn’t a gimmick, and it isn’t simply about taking your shoes off. Barefoot training is part of how our personal training studio helps people move better, build foot strength, improve body awareness, and create a stronger foundation for everything they do.Your feet are your connection to the ground. They influence...

Arts + Culture

Chevy Chase Art All Night

Art All Night Comes to Chevy Chase — Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 4–10 PMThere is a particular kind of magic that happens when a neighborhood decides, for one night, to become something else entirely. This September, Connecticut Avenue trades its daytime rhythm for something looser, brighter, and altogether more curious — as Chevy Chase Main Street brings Art All Night to our corridor, part of the citywide celebration unfolding across all eight wards of Washington, DC on September 11 and...

Life + Culture

The Legacy Question

Why the wealthiest families still need life insurance Article by Jessica Cortes | Photography by Provided I work with many high net worth clients and during their annual insurance and financial reviews the question often arises: “I have more than enough money to last me the rest of my life, my children have great careers and are self-sufficient, why do I still need life insurance?” Obviously, each situation is different and the plan is always customized for each individual but here are the...

Entertainment

The Story of TeamBelu x Sisu

What do you get when someone in the entertainment industry and an aspiring dentist join forces? The answer became a reality in 2023, when two entrepreneurs, Sahel Mirfakhraei and Belén Barriga, created TeamBelu x Sisu, a woman-owned creative marketing agency that elevates other businesses. Barriga operated her own separate marketing business, TeamBelu, which was founded in 2015. Originally, her business focused on entertainment, largely within the Hispanic market. During the pandemic...

Health + Wellness

Acupuncture for Perimenopause and Menopause in Bethesda, MD

Acupuncture for Perimenopause and Menopause in Bethesda, MDPerimenopause is a natural stage of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Many women find themselves dealing with symptoms that affect their daily routines, relationships, and overall well-being. Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, mood changes, sleep disruptions, weight gain, and pelvic health concerns can make this transition feel overwhelming.While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has become a valuable option for many women, it is...

Food + Beverage

The Scoop Everyone's Talking About

Yala Greek Ice Cream Is Mixing Up D.C.'s Dessert Scene Article and Photography by As fro-yo makes its comeback across the US, something else is taking Washington, DC by storm: authentic Greek ice cream. Yala Greek Ice Cream produces premium Greek ice cream using farm-fresh A2 milk, the traditional milk of Greece, and ingredients sourced locally, from Greece, the Mediterranean, and the world's finest producers. Guided by a simple standard — make everything the best and treat everyone like...

Home + Design

Building With Purpose

From rebuilding her own life to transforming the homes of others, Dorsa designs spaces rooted in trust, resilience, and connection. Article by Vivian Mammen | Photography by Tony Powell Designing Beyond the Surface Every home begins as an aspiration, a vision of morning light across a kitchen island, multi-generational holiday gatherings, or a peaceful refuge from a demanding world. For Dorsa, the founder of Signature Spaces DC, translating these human desires into physical reality requires...

Real Estate

The Foundation of Every Home

For this real estate duo, success isn’t measured by transactions, it’s built on family values, genuine relationships, and a commitment to earning trust every step of the way. Article by Vivian Mamman | Photography by Sarah Rachel Photography For Lee and Angela Goldstein, Northgate Realty is not where their real estate story began. It’s the result of everything that came before it. Lee grew up locally in Prince George’s County before eventually settling in Montgomery County, where he has lived...

Beauty

Strategic Style: Redefining Image Consulting

An Editorial Feature on Batul Sadiq, Founder of BHS Image Consulting Article by Vivian Mammen | Photography by Jose Aspillera Dressing to Command Absolute Respect How Batul Sadiq empowers women through intentional, culture-driven image transformation. The Foundations of Authentic Presence Batul Sadiq’s journey into image consulting began long before her formal training at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Raised in a vibrant Pakistani American Muslim household in New Jersey, she grew up...

Health + Wellness

Inspired Together

Susan and Pete Kaminskas transformed curiosity into Capital Cryo, creating an approachable wellness destination rooted in innovation and community. Article by Vivian Mammen | Photography by Ceylon Mitchell When Susan and Pete Kaminskas first heard about cryotherapy more than a decade ago, they weren't searching for a new business. They were visiting friends in Atlanta when a conversation about an emerging wellness treatment sparked something unexpected. Curious, the couple decided to...