Professional Services

Beyond the Lens

A2i’s Inspires Excellence Frame by Frame Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Nicholas Fisher There’s something special about a local business taking the time to truly see the people it serves. Owned and operated by Nicholas Fisher, A2i Photography, stands for Aspire to Inspire, a name that doubles as a promise. Through carefully crafted portraits, Fisher helps clients see themselves with confidence and clarity, using his lens to highlight the personality and identity of each subject. ...

Local Services

Purposeful Connection & Wurth Media

A Journey to Leading a People-First Media Company Rooted in Purpose and Partnership Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Lindsey Carraher, Project Elle Photography In a digital landscape crowded with trends and algorithms, Wurth Media has grown by focusing on something long-lasting: connection. What began as a simple observation in 2019 has evolved into a dynamic content and social media company rooted in authenticity, adaptability and meaningful partnerships that prioritize the growth of...

Home + Design

Leveling Up Your Outdoor Spaces

How Outdoor Odyssey Designs Custom, Automated Spaces Built to Adapt Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Nicholas Fisher In a region where patios become gathering places and backyards serve as true extensions of the home, Outdoor Odyssey has carved out a distinct niche in the outdoor living market. What began as Corner Stone Landscaping, a traditional design-build firm, has evolved into a specialized business centered on custom, automated outdoor living spaces designed for modern life. ...

Home + Design

Building Better Decks - and Relationships

Local Craftsmanship Shaping Outdoor Spaces that Strengthen Relationships Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Kara Shawn Photography and Sammie R Studios Entrepreneurship rarely arrives as a single, decisive leap. More often, it takes shape behind the scenes- through late nights, side projects and the steady realization that our calling could be right around the corner. For Travis and Shelley Forsman, that realization came to fruition in Forsman’s Finest Decks, a business rooted as much...

Health + Wellness

Exquisitely You

A Fresh Approach to Midlife Wellness Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by CB Yates Photography For more than 20 years, Brittany Heyden worked in traditional nursing and healthcare leadership, building a career rooted in evidence-based practice and patient-centered care. Over time, she noticed a recurring pattern: women continued to struggle despite “normal” lab work and standard treatment plans. When she eventually faced her own unresolved health issues, it deepened her conviction that...

Fitness

Strong by Design

LiVE iT FWD Redefines Women’s Wellness at Every Stage Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Jennifer Studanski For years, Meghan Hayes lived in a world where strength was something you pushed through, an expectation, a requirement, a box to check. Athletic, determined and constantly in motion, she never imagined an injury would become the turning point that reshaped not only her body but her philosophy on what it means for women to feel strong. Like many women of her era, she viewed...

Health + Wellness

A Purpose-Driven Path

How Tracy Connor Builds Compassionate Care at FirstLight Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Jennifer Studanski For Tracy Connor, home care was never just a profession. It’s a calling shaped by family, forged through personal hardship and sustained by an unwavering commitment to helping others live safely and with dignity. With more than 23 years in the healthcare industry, Connor’s journey into home care began long before her first official role. It started in hospital rooms, recovery...

Wellness

The Omaha Wellness Collective

A Community of Connected Healing Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Nicholas Fisher What began as a tiny seed, a desire to help those in need of care and counsel, has grown into a haven and refuge: a practice of 15 clinicians, each bringing unique backgrounds and specializations. It is a place where people who started as colleagues and became partners come together to support the needs of a growing community. Picture a tree planted along the banks of the Missouri River, its roots...

Health + Wellness

Start the New Year Well-Rested

Why People Are Rethinking Melatonin and Turning to Nebraska-Made Brik Sleep Gummies Article by Stephanie Lewis | Photography by Hooton Images As the calendar flips to 2026 and we settle into new, health-focused routines, many of us are thinking about what it might feel like to wake up genuinely refreshed. But as more adults recommit to sleep as the foundation of their well-being, one surprising trend is reshaping the nighttime ritual: a growing move away from melatonin. For years, melatonin...

Sports + Recreation

Local Supernova Shines Bright

Norah (Sis) TeBrake, Outside Hitter for the Omaha Supernovas, talks nutrition, routine, and Major League Volleyball Article by Janette Calabro | Photography by Omaha Supernovas We sat down with Norah (Sis) TeBrake just as she was about to take the floor for the Omaha Supernovas in the 2026 Major League Volleyball (MLV) season—ready, focused, and raring to go. Standing 6-foot-1 and playing outside hitter, Norah’s journey began at Papillion–La Vista High School before exploding onto the national...