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...

Entertainment

Behind the Scenes with Your Publisher

Normally, I disappear behind the scenes, but this time my heart was just so full that I had to share my thoughts Article by Kristy Belley | Photography by Katie Levine I have a confession. When I sat down to write this, I stared at a blank page longer than I'd like to admit. Not because I didn't have anything to say, but because I had too much. I kept thinking about specific faces. Specific women. The one who runs a platform just to connect every good thing happening in this town with the...

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...

Beauty

Investing In Your Skin: The Smartest Portfolio You’ll Ever Build

In a season when everyone is talking about returns, SkinWay Medspa invites Gilbert residents to look beyond the stock market and consider a different kind of asset: their skin. At this luxury medical spa, treatments are designed not as one-off splurges, but as thoughtful, long-term investments in confidence, skin health, and everyday ease. The philosophy is simple: when you treat your skin like an essential part of your portfolio, the dividends show up every time you look in the mirror, step...

Beauty

SkinWay Medspa: Gilbert’s Premier Destination for Elevated Aesthetic Treatments

Opened on February 6, 2025, SkinWay Medspa has quickly become one of Gilbert’s premier destinations for patients seeking elevated, luxury medical aesthetics with real, measurable results. Tucked just off the Loop 202 in the Mercy Center building, this modern clinic offers a calm, design-forward escape from the bustle of everyday life while keeping convenience and accessibility at the forefront. From the first impression to the final results, everything at SkinWay is intentionally crafted to...

Finance + Legal Services

Coaching the Numbers

How Barbara Schreihans Is Changing the Way Entrepreneurs Think About Taxes Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Torey Hayden For many entrepreneurs, taxes feel like something that happens  to  them rather than something they can actively control. The conversation often starts and ends during tax season, bringing stress, uncertainty, and the assumption that a large bill is simply the cost of doing business. But Barbara Schreihans, CEO of Your Tax Coach, has built her career around...

Event Planning + Services

Champagne taste but with a smart budget

Where to Spend, Where to Save, and How to Create a Celebration That Truly Feels Worth It Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Yasmine Carmen Photography, Sam Savat, Brittany Nemec, Nathan Clark Photography, Tony George Photography, The Tinnins Planning a wedding today requires both vision and strategy. Couples want an event that feels elevated, personal, and unforgettable, but they also want to begin their marriage on solid financial ground. The key isn’t necessarily spending more...

Travel

A Galaxy Not So Far Away

Invest in an escape in the Desert Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Darian Williams & Niel Hayes Some places feel like a vacation. Others feel like stepping through a portal into another world. Outpost X, a Sci-Fi themed glamping experience located in Beryl, Utah, just outside Cedar City, invites guests to leave the ordinary behind and enter a universe built around adventure, imagination, and connection. Set against an expansive playa and endless desert skies, Outpost X leans...