Life + Culture

Celebrating the Warriors Among Us

It’s Never Too Late to Define Your Purpose Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Macy Alex Photography In July 2024, a rash surfaced on Debbie Goforth’s breast. It was flaky, red, and shifting in appearance. While it wasn’t “lumpy” in the traditional sense (rather, she says, it felt like individual strands bunched up together), all the telltale signs were there. Debbie wisely sensed it was time to see a doctor. After a full battery of tests, including a mammography, ultrasound, and...

Fitness

Standing Like Champions

Through Self-Defense Training and Leadership Development, Girls Who Fight empowers Young Women and Girls with Confidence, Resilience, and the Skills to Protect Themselves and Lead Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Macy Alex Photography Inside the Girls Who Fight gym youth self-defense program, a group of girls line up shoulder to shoulder on the mat. “Stand like a champion,” instructor Gemma Sheehan tells them. Across the room, chins lift and shoulders square.  It’s the first...

Life + Culture

Flower Mound's Women of Influence

Five Local Female Entrepreneurs Share Their Challenges and Rewards, Plus Practical Advice for Achieving Success for Aspiring Women in Business Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Provided Velma McMillan, CEO/Owner of EON Innovations LLC and franchise owner of Blo Blow Dry Bar Velma McMillan is the CEO and Owner of EON Innovations LLC, which operates six Blo Blow Dry Bar franchise locations, including Rockwall, Las Colinas, Flower Mound, Allen, and McAllen, Texas. With a passion for...

Beauty

Beauty Roundup

My Favorite Skincare Products Article by Stacey Maness | Photography by Christian West: West Images Choosing skincare for Sutera Spa is a thoughtful process. With so many products on the market, I focus on formulas that are backed by science, deliver consistent results, and are safe for a wide range of skin types. Every product we carry has been carefully tested in the treatment room. I look for ingredients that truly improve skin health—such as antioxidants, peptides, and advanced...

Professional Services

Taking Our Seat at the Table

Your Work Matters. Your Voice Matters. Your Leadership Matters. You Matter. Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Ryan Bayron: Happy Box Productions There is a moment many women experience, whether they admit it out loud or not. It happens in a boardroom, at a networking event, or even in a quiet moment at home. It is the question of whether we truly belong in the spaces we have worked so hard to reach. I have felt it myself. As a publisher of four City Lifestyle luxury publications, a...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Blue Haven Ranch Helps Single, Pregnant Mothers Rebuild Their Lives Article by Blue Haven Ranch | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Blue Haven Ranch On a cold, windy February day in 2020, Blue Haven Ranch founder Aubrey Schlackman took a drive down a rural road that planted the seeds of a vision that would grow into Blue Haven Ranch. As she passed a vacant ranch for sale, the idea emerged of a live-in, faith-based community where single, pregnant mothers and their children could rebuild...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Find Hope at DIRECTION61:3 Article by Simon Trask | Photography by Photography Courtesy of DIRECTION61:3 She was one day away from her eighteenth birthday and scared to death. Jazmine Goode was performing brilliantly in her senior year of high school, weeks from speaking at her graduation ceremony. She had been accepted to Texas Woman’s University, aspired to become a medical professional, and was hours away from homelessness—all because of a date on the...

Finance + Legal Services

Raising Money-Smart Kids

Teaching Financial Literacy at Every Age Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Ty Harper Photography In a world of one-click purchases, digital wallets, and instant gratification, teaching children the value of money is more important than ever. Financial literacy is not just about dollars and cents. It is about responsibility, discipline, confidence, and long-term security. When we start early and build intentionally, we give the next generation one of the greatest gifts possible: financial...

Finance + Legal Services

Connecting the Financial Dots

Investing in a Good Wealth Manager Helps Protect What Matters Most Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Karen Laine Photography A strong wealth manager connects all the pieces of the puzzle—including investments, goals and planning—into a timeline that works for each individual. We sat down with Jeff Price, Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. to learn more. Now in his thirty-first year with Merrill Lynch, his “wealth” of knowledge...

Home Services

Truly Proactive Protection

Invest in Your Home with Preventative Pest Control Article by Isabella Van Trease | Photography by Macy Alex Photography For most homeowners, a house is more than just a place to live; it's a long-term investment. While upgrades like a new roof or updated interiors often get top priority, one of the most important ways to preserve a home’s value happens out of sight: preventative pest control. In North Texas, proactive protection can make the difference between minor maintenance and major...