Health + Wellness

When “Normal” Isn’t Normal

In conventional medicine, the word "normal" is used far too often and usually as a definitive conclusion rather than a starting point. “Your labs are normal.”“Your symptoms are normal for your age.”“It’s probably just anxiety.”“It’s just a part of getting older.” Just because something is common does not mean it is normal…or healthy for that matter. Many people go through their days thinking their symptoms are just a new obstacle in their life, but they are often signals of an...

Professional Services

Women of Gilbert

Get to know the 2026 Women of Gilbert shaping community through passion, leadership, and dedication Photography by Katie Levine Photography Karla Blanco -  Karla Blanco is a leadership trainer, coach, bestselling author, and four-time TEDx speaker with over 26 years of experience at Intel. Today, she helps high performers and organizations grow through communication and leadership development, often guiding those who feel stuck or overlooked into their next level of success. Her journey into...

Real Estate

Conversations That Change Everything

Mindy Jones shares how better conversations create meaningful growth Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Katie Levine Photography There comes a point in nearly every entrepreneur’s journey where momentum alone stops being enough. On the surface, everything may still look successful. The business is running, the calendar is full, and from the outside, it appears like growth is happening. But internally, something begins to shift. Decisions feel heavier. Conversations feel more...

Fitness

Strong Women, Stronger Lives

Melanie Barnes at Discover Strength Gilbert is proving that fewer workouts and a little intention changes absolutely everything. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Katie Levine Photography Melanie Barnes, owner of Discover Strength in Gilbert, has built her work around helping women approach fitness in a way that is both effective and sustainable. With a focus on evidence-based strength training and time-efficient workouts, she specializes in guiding women through a simplified...