Education

As Good As Gold

Celebrating The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center's 25th Anniversary And The World Champion Who Made It Happen Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Carol Green Photography “There is gold in all of us.” It’s the first thing one sees when visiting the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation website. The motto is fitting, as its founder is known as one of the most gracious, impressive and positive people. Considered one of the “50 Great Athletes of All Time” by ESPN, and named by Sports...

Life + Culture

For I Know The Plans...

From A Life Sentence To A Life Transformed Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson “Imagine losing everything you love in a single day: your home, your children, your freedom. The pain drops you to your knees. But as the tears dry, you face a choice: Stay broken, or stand up and rebuild. My name is Judy Henderson. In 1982, at 32 years old, I was sent to prison for life. The crime? A murder I didn’t commit. It took 36 years for the truth to come out. I was 68 when I was finally freed and pardoned. By...

Arts + Culture

Let's Stick Together

St. Louis Mom Fosters A Local Community Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Kelly Laramore St. Louis Mom is more than a local website destination; it's a community. When founder Rebekah Coste was living abroad and experiencing motherhood for the first time, she says she looked for a local resource for women like her, but she couldn't find it. Fast forward to Rebekah's return to her hometown St. Louis, and she came across the opportunity to curate this very 'online' place she was dreaming of...

Life + Culture

Magical Memories For Mama

Considerate And Creative Presents To Surprise Mom For Mother's Day Article by Chelsea Haynes Still missing the mark on Mother’s Day gifts? Lean into trendy, timeless classics that will leave every matriarch feeling like the most magical woman in the world.  Fabulous Florals:  Unique bouquets with peonies, anemones and tulips symbolize honor, wealth and unconditional love. Celebrate mom with an arrangement that offers purpose behind the petals.  Stunning Stationary:  Monogrammed stationery is...

Food + Beverage

Health-Enthusiast Culinarian Plants Seeds For Whole Food Diets

STL Veg Girl Founded Nation's First Plant-Based, Nutrition Education Center Article by Julie Brown Patton Caryn D​​​​​ugan loves to eat. In fact, in high school, she says one of her friends called her the human garbage disposal. Her then-faves included Velveeta cheese and fried bologna. But her brush with cancer in 2008 prompted a pilgrimage into the healthiest of eating. So much so, she built a business based on "meals that heal," all through plant-based diets, and became known as the 'STL...

Arts + Culture

Surrounding With Happiness, Inspiration

Calligraphy Artist Provides Fine Art Services For Gifts, Brands And Keepsakes Article by Julie Brown Patton 'When we write, we remember.'  Encouraging human souls to experience something good every day is the objective of Leah Spiros, calligrapher, engraver, painter, event artist and owner of Wrapped + Written.  Through her St. Louis-based company, she designs and makes commemorative goods that recipients keep to enhance their spaces while sparking smiles at each glance. "As far back as I...

Life + Culture

Leaving A Legacy

Clayton Mayor Michelle Harris: “I Love Getting People Together To Do Great Things.” Article by Julie Brown Patton “When reflecting on my service as mayor of Clayton for the past six years, I'm especially grateful for this wonderfully supportive community, the effective leadership of our aldermen and the dedication of our amazing staff," says Michelle Harris, regarding achievements and community initiatives since taking up the city's gavel in 2019.  Michelle was elected mayor, after serving as...

Home Services

Taking Care Of Loved Ones

CaringLegends: Secure Compassionate Care Like Families Would Provide Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson It has been said that the best investment one can make isn’t in gold. It’s in the people you love. Pat McKay and the CaringLegends staff help people make those deposits every day. “So many times, people want to take their loved ones to a facility, but the compassionate care they expect is sometimes not there,” says Pat, director of the St. Louis-based, in-home care services and social...

Arts + Culture

An Unforgettable Evening

City Lifestyle's Social Hour Was An Elevated Experience To Collaborate Article by Kelley Lamm | Photography by Christina Iris Schmidt Stepping down beneath the surface, where a private passcode was the key to entry, guests were transported into an intimate world of elegance and charm. The Social Hour wasn’t just an event—it was an experience. The air hummed with laughter and conversation, connections unfolded effortlessly, and the ambiance was nothing short of sophisticated. A heartfelt thank...

Arts + Culture

Investing In Comedic Relief

Helium Comedy Club-St. Louis Celebrates 10th Anniversary In 2025 Article by Julie Brown Patton Laughter heals all wounds: Helium Comedy Club-St. Louis is a contemporary entertainment venue that brings stadium-sized, live talent to an intimate theater on a weekly basis, and has been doing so for a full decade.  Owner Marc Grossman debuted his brand of entertainment in Philadelphia during 2005. His investment in comedy seems to have paid off. Since then, the former stock trader...