Local Services

Meet Cara Bresette-Yates

Brand Photographer and All-Around Business Cheerleader Article by Stephanie Lewis | Photography by Kirstie Veatch, Ana Iwanski, Cara Bresette-Yates Behind the lens of many Elkhorn City Lifestyle brand photo shoots sits Cara Bresette-Yates: Wife, mom, photographer, and all-around cheerleader for brands looking to grow and develop their identity and own the space they’re in. We sat down with Bresette-Yates to discuss her love for photography and learn what drives her thriving business. ...

Arts + Culture

Local Limelight: Tosca Lee

Nebraska Bestselling Author's Novel, "The Long March Home," Selected as 2025 One Book One Nebraska Article by Melissa Minassian | Photography by Jennifer Studanski Lauded a master storyteller, “the queen of psychological twists,” and “one of the most gifted novelists writing today,” bestselling author Tosca Lee has enjoyed a storied career. Celebrated for her immersive world building and realistic character creation, she’s tackled many a historical figure, expertly bringing each to life in...

Food + Beverage

Sweet Dreams

Candy Scientist Tessa Porter Innovates with Sprinkk Article by Katy Spratte-Joyce | Photography by Hooton Images Create new things. There's a neon sign with that motivational phrase on a grassy green wall in the lobby of Tessa Porter's candy lab. It's become a personal and business motto for the founder. A self-proclaimed science nerd through and through, Porter runs Sprinkk, a candy product development and manufacturing company. With a factory in Albion and a candy lab in Omaha, the...

Health + Wellness

Revitalize Your January:

Are you ready to wave goodbye to all things that no longer serve you? As the calendar flips to a new year, January beckons as the perfect canvas for a fresh start. It's a time when resolutions are made, and aspirations for a healthier, happier life take center stage. The idea of a January reset goes beyond the clichés; it's an opportunity to recalibrate our habits, redefine our priorities, and embark on a journey toward becoming the best versions of ourselves. In this blog post, we've...

Style + Beauty

Elite Aesthetics by Jackie

Medical Grade Offerings to Enhance Your Health and Beauty In the New Year Article by Haley Gosch | Photography by Cara Bresette-Yates In a society that glorifies unrealistic standards of beauty, board certified Nurse Practitioner Jackie Arrick offers clients something refreshingly different through Elite Aesthetics by Jackie: honest expert advice, a personalized roadmap to optimized health, and a boost of confidence. “We spend so much of our lives focusing on the negatives and picking...

Health + Wellness

Honest Chiropractic

The Family-Friendly Practice Where Patients are More Than a Number Article by Melissa Minassian | Photography by Cara Bresette-Yates Honest Chiropractic, along with founder Dr. Makenna Conway D.C., is a breath of fresh air. Nestled in a Gretna shopping plaza, upon entering one immediately senses the shift from the bustling world outside. Here, it is calming and peaceful. A beautiful foyer and warm staff greetings invite you in. Soothing music plays as you take a moment to breath, pausing the...

Style + Beauty

Transforming Your Tresses

New Year, New You with Stych + Hue Article by Melissa Minassian | Photography by Lane Hickenbottom Brandi McDonald always knew she wanted to be a hairstylist. After 25 years in the industry, she’s now a hand-tied hair extensions specialist with her business, Stych + Hue, owner and proprietor of Salon Gallerie, and a wife and mama to three littles. She juggles much to pursue her dreams, but wouldn’t have it any other way. Helping her clients is a large part of what makes it worth it. “I just...

Wellness

The Whole Lifespan

Lifespan Counseling's Commitment to Cutting Edge Service and Care Article by Mande Saitta | Photography by Nicholas Fisher If ever a mental health practice was aptly named, its Lifespan Counseling. From toddlers to seniors, seeking to heal from every possible life occurrence, Lifespan Counseling is sure to have a practitioner who can help. “I suppose it sort of chose me,” said Laura Kinney, Lifespan Counseling's founder and co-owner. Kinney didn’t intend to work in mental health. She was...

Health + Wellness

The Truth About Alcohol and Your Immune System

Let's have an honest conversation about that glass of wine you reach for after a long day of meetings, or the cocktails that seem mandatory at every business function. While I'm not here to tell you to give up your favorite Cabernet, I do want to share some fascinating insights about how alcohol affects your immune system - because as a high-achieving woman, you deserve to make informed choices about your health.Here's what actually happens when you drink: Within minutes of that first sip...

Arts + Culture

School of Rock

More Than Your Typical Music Lesson, Omaha's School of Rock Teaches Students How to Rock at Music and at Life Article by Melissa Minassian | Photography by Cara Bresette-Yates People hear “School of Rock” and most immediately conjure memories of the early 2000s film where actor Jack Black transforms a group of prestigious prep school students into rock gods and goddesses to compete in a Battle of the Bands competition. Omaha’s School of Rock, a revolutionary Millard-area music school, has a...