Life + Culture

The New Girl Next Door

East Valley Girl Sydnee Faulkner Talks Style, Stardom, and Staying Grounded Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger Sydnee Falkner is quickly becoming a household name as the breakout star of Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret, and yet, what’s most captivating about her isn’t just the screen time—it’s her undeniable charm, down-to-earth nature, and refreshing authenticity. Dubbed “the new girl next door,” Sydnee effortlessly blends glamor with grit, beauty with backbone, and ambition with humility. Her...

Professional Services

Badge of Trust

From career change to community champion, Youth Community Engagement Officer Emily King invests in Gilbert's youth through innovative programs. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Alyssa Hall Emily King never thought she’d be in law enforcement. Growing up, she didn’t even watch cop shows. But sometimes, the best journeys begin unexpectedly. For Emily, 2021 was a year of transformation. She was ready for something different—something meaningful. That desire led her to the Gilbert...

Arts + Culture

Amplifying Teen Assets

Turning teen creativity into life-changing dividends—at zero cost to families Article by Kristy Belley | Photography by Kagen Photograpy, Solid Rock Picture this: A teenager picks up a guitar for the first time, hesitant fingers finding unfamiliar chords. A few months later, they're confidently performing on stage, opening for a nationally-known band. Sound like a rock and roll fairy tale? At Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers, it's just another success story. "Teens have needs to be...

Life + Culture

Investing in Community, One Question at a Time

How Gilbert entrepreneurs turned question-asking into Gilbert's most valuable community connecting investment Article by Kristy Belley | Photography by Taylor Hanson Those awkward silences at dinner parties are officially becoming a thing of the past in Gilbert. Local company Lumitory is making waves with their gorgeously designed conversation cards that transform mundane small talk into meaningful connection. The beautifully crafted cards aren't just functional—they're statement pieces that...