Life + Culture

Grounded, Community-First Leader

Michelle Charbonnier Shapes Connection, Collaboration, Compassionate Outreach Article by Kristi Sellers In the St. Louis nonprofit community, there's a leader who simply shines and is widely respected for her dedication and steady vision: Michelle Charbonnier, executive director of MoNetwork. Known for her thoughtful leadership style and deep commitment to community outreach, Michelle has helped guide the organization through a period of growth while keeping its mission firmly rooted in...

Arts + Culture

The Dollhouse Project

A Community Movement Redefining Financial Safety, Power And Legacy For Women Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Empowering Portraits and provided After two decades in the nonprofit trenches, Tracie Hulbert is building something different to make a positive impact in the St. Louis community. She uprooted her own modern financial services firm that puts family protection, financial literacy and real results at the center of everything it does. Tracie, founder of The Dollhouse Project, hit...

Health + Wellness

Wellness Within Reach

SUPERWELL: Small Daily Shifts To Move Out Of Survival Mode Into Sustainable Wellbeing Article by Stacey Dixson | Photography by Jeff Huser In a culture that often rewards exhaustion, Lauren Pronger advances a different paradigm: wellness as a deliberate and sustainable practice. The founder of SUPERWELL and author of the international bestselling book SUPERWELL: Your Blueprint for Wellness & Wellbeing , published in September 2025, Lauren has developed a framework intended to help individuals...

Local Services

Florals That Deserve Accolades

Two Florist Shops Deliver Elegance: Alex Waldbart Florist And Mary Tuttle's Florals & Gifts Article by Julie Brown Patton The Delphinium was selected as 2026 national Flower of the Year, chosen for its elegant structure and calming blue-purple hues that symbolize optimism, growth and aspirations, and to embody the "elevation" theme for 2026, alongside the Money Tree as the 2026 Plant of the Year.  Two St. Louis regional floral leaders share what's also sought-after locally, especially around...

Food + Beverage

SqWires: 25 Years Of Heart

Publishers' Dining Destination: Women-Owned Gem in Lafayette Square Article by Kelley Lamm Tucked into the historic charm of Lafayette Square, SqWires Restaurant has been a beloved destination for 25 years. Brick-lined walls, warm fireplaces and a nostalgic city ambiance create an experience that feels both timeless and inviting. Upon stepping inside, an immediate sense of comfort welcomed us, encouraging us to stay awhile. Before even taking our seats, we enjoyed a stroll through the market...

Shopping

Women Wild At Heart

For Women Who Embrace Their Power, Style And The Confidence To Stand Out Article by Kelley Lamm There’s a bold confidence emerging in fashion and interiors, and it’s unapologetically wild. Animal print, long considered a timeless classic, is stepping into 2026 with a refined edge, reimagined for the modern woman who embraces her individuality and leads with quiet confidence. This season, it’s not about following trends, but about expressing who you are with intention and style. From the...

Shopping

What I’ve Learned from You, the People Who Buy My Jewelry

As Mother’s Day approaches, I find myself thinking less about what people buy and more about why they buy it. After years of creating handmade jewelry- and having the privilege of sending it out into your lives- I’ve noticed something quite powerful: the stories behind each piece matter just as much as the pieces themselves.The people who buy my jewelry often tell me far more than their ring sizes or favorite gemstones. Through emails, conversations at shows, and handwritten notes...

Home Services

Investing In Stronger Bonds

Advice Editorial: Thoughtful Ways To Strengthen Friendships, Partnerships And Family Ties Article and Photography by Mel Boban The relationships in our lives are some of the most valuable assets we have. Whether it's between us and our partners, family members or close friends, relationships certainly don't just happen. They require intentional investment in time, effort and thoughtfulness. Fortunately, nurturing these connections doesn't demand grand gestures or deep pockets. Simple...

Finance + Legal Services

The Composition Of Wealth

Steve Perrmann Brings Musical Discipline And Structural Precision To Modern Wealth Strategy Article by Stacey Dixson For more than 50 years, music has formed the quiet counterpoint to Steve Perrmann’s professional life. Long before he became senior partner at e3 Wealth, he composed music, drawing coherence from silence, structure from abstraction. Composition, at its essence, is the disciplined arrangement of distinct elements into a unified whole. It is a study in balance, timing and...

Home Services

When Everyday Life Demands Extra Support

How Mom’s Extra Hands is Helping St. Louis Families Thrive Article by Kristi Sellers In the heart of the Midwest, where family ties run deep and everyday schedules can feel overwhelming, many parents are seeking more than just a break. They crave support that feels personal and genuinely helpful. Enter Mom’s Extra Hands, an organizing and concierge service that’s quietly becoming a go-to resource for households.  Extra Hands Owner Emily Dyall says, “I like to say Mom’s Extra Hands is an...