Life + Culture

Women of Influence

Six Women Whose Passion, Faith and Love Has Reached Thousands Article by Sophie Betzhold | Photography by Pixel Perfect Rose Kim Cloud   Pride bursts through Kim Cloud’s bright smile and words as she reflects on the past 34 years she's spent building her business. Not pride from personal or monetary success, but from those she’s connected with through her creation of Cloud9 Salons and Charities. “I hope I never forget what all it took to get here,” she says with a grin. The success of her...

Arts + Culture

An Abstract on Structure and Creativity

Artist Beth Dilley on the process and purpose of her art Article by Mallory Newell During the COVID-19 pandemic, Beth Dilley painted a series of houses in an exploration of the definition of home. A structured sense of creativity and artistry can be seen in these works. But in more recent years, Beth has delved into painting abstracts. In addition to using thin, liquid acrylics on a flat surface, Beth primarily paints on large canvases that allow her to circle the piece and approach it equally...

Life + Culture

Girls Who Fight

Article by Mallory Newell | Photography by Pixel Perfect Rose In 2012, Rhonda Rousey became the first female fighter to sign with the UFC and compete in women's MMA. And Gemma Sheehan, a young Toronto teenager and athlete, was inspired. Gemma wanted to become the next big women’s MMA fighter and attacked her training in kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and wrestling with new vigor. “This is my thing,” thought Gemma. “This is what I'm going to do.”   By the age of 21, Gemma had met with great success in...

Style + Beauty

The Talula’s Touch

Preserving social traditions, one dress at a time.  Article and Photography by Aimee Buckert With a love for fashion, and a passion for celebration, Heather Bernal founded Talula’s Party, Prom, and Gift with a mission: to bring back the joy of dressing up and celebrating life’s special moments. More than just a boutique, Talula’s is a place where women of all ages can find the perfect look for proms, formals, galas, graduations and more. With an ultra-feminine, Southern Belle-inspired...