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...

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...

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...

Shopping

The Gift of Presence

Local experts share how intentional moments help aging loved ones feel seen Article by Hailey Zebley The holidays are about more than dazzling décor and festive gatherings, they’re about connection. No one understands that more than senior family members, who offer a lifetime of wisdom and stories. Yet amid the season’s chaos, it’s easy for them to feel overlooked. From long-standing traditions to new rituals that reflect changing families, there are countless ways to make senior loved ones...

Fitness

The Strength of Giving

Victress Elkhorn Empowers Women to Rebuild Body, Mind and Confidence Article by Nichole Peringer | Photography by Mollie Marie Creative As the holidays approach and calendars fill, one local gym is looking beyond the glitter to what comes next: January. Victress Elkhorn owner Becca Albrecht says the new year is when women rebuild together, and the gym’s 12-week Strength Cycle is designed for exactly that. Victress began in Lincoln, Nebraska, founded by Stacy Orsborn and Stasi Grenfell with a...

Event Planning + Services

Party Ambiance Omaha

Seamlessly elevate your holiday gatherings Article by Stephanie Lewis | Photography by Party Ambiance With the holiday season in full swing, the quest for unique décor options builds. Enter Party Ambiance, a premier balloon design company known for transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary festive settings. Tailored holiday décor Party Ambiance specializes in creating custom balloon installations that cater to a variety of events, from holiday parties to birthdays and corporate...

Life + Culture

A City Wrapped in Cheer

Omaha’s beloved festival blends celebration with compassion, one meal at a time Article by Hailey Zebley | Photography by Papesh Creative Each winter, Omaha transforms into a glowing postcard with lights reflecting off riverfront waters, families braving the cold to celebrate the season. In 2024, the city celebrated 25 years of its beloved Holiday Lights Festival, surpassing its goal of 5 million meals in its Shine the Light on Hunger campaign. Festivities kick off at The RiverFront’s Gene...