Life + Culture

Through the Lens

Meet Our Photographer, Sarah Jane Shorthose Article and Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose While it’s her full-time job to spotlight others and tell their stories, we thought it was time we introduced you to Sarah Shorthose, the woman behind Sarah Jane Photography's lens, and also the talented professional who takes most of the photos you see in our pages. Sarah’s journey as a photographer has included everything from being a full-time feather photographer to the world of high-end weddings...

Beauty

Spring Forward to Your Glow-Up

Article by Jennifer Horton | Photography by Sarah Jane Shorthose Spring into Radiance: Your Ultimate Beauty and Wellness Refresh Spring's calling, and it's time to shine! Let's ditch the winter blues and get that glow-up going. We're talking skin that radiates, hair that turns heads, and a body that feels amazing. So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and make this your most radiant season yet! Skin: Your Canvas of Confidence with Brittni Gerau, owner of Bare Esthetics Achieving that...

Style + Beauty

Welcome to New York

Stephen's Grad Grabs the Spotlight at New York Fashion Week Article by Jennifer Horton Most designers work for years or even decades before seeing their originals walk down the runways during NY Fashion Week, a prestigious, week-long fashion event. So imagine getting the opportunity to show a five-look collection a mere two years after graduating from Stephens College in Columbia. “I was nannying when I got the call,” says Alexandra Henry-Allen. “I jumped up and down and screamed, ‘I’m going...

Professional Services

Women are Construction's Future

Article written by Jami Clevenger, Executive Officer Home Builders Association of Columbia Article by Jami Clevenger A powerful transformation is underway in the historically male-dominated construction world, where women are increasingly stepping into hard hats and leadership roles. In Columbia's growing construction sector, female professionals are proving that the future of building is female. Breaking New Ground Nationwide, approximately 1.34 million women now work in construction...