Professional Services

Finding Your Path

How Jill McCarthy Helps Leaders Cut Through the Chaos Article by Jeni Keeler | Photography by RF Graphics When life and work feel overwhelming, most professional people push forward anyway–hoping clarity will eventually show up on its own. Jill McCarthy, President of Adventure Bright and a Gallup-certified strengths coach based in Cincinnati, knows a better way. She's built a career, and a signature program, around helping professional leaders find their path on purpose . McCarthy's approach...

Arts + Culture

A Home for Art

The Barn Offers Timeless Charm & Intentional Surroundings Filled with History, Creativity & Camaraderie Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by RF Graphics The Barn, a cultural arts center open to all, is nestled among the private residences of Cambridge Avenue in Mariemont. Many pass the striking white-shingled building unaware of the vibrant art classes, summer camps, exhibitions, showers, weddings and events held within its carefully restored walls—or its storied history. “People are so...

Life + Culture

Lasting Impact

Grassroots Organization Brings Women Together, One Event at a Time Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided by Cincy Girls Who Social opportunities and new friendships can be hard for anyone to come by. In Greater Cincinnati, however, one organization is finding success in bringing women together. “We’re helping normalize something that used to feel uncomfortable,” Tara Osborne, founder of Cincy Girls Who, explains. “Showing up alone, starting over, and seeking connection as an adult...

Life + Culture

Gift Guide for Mom

Honor the Important Women in Your World this Mother's Day Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics There’s a quiet strength in motherhood—the kind that doesn’t ask for recognition, yet shapes everything around it. The women who mother us, guide us and stand beside us offer a steady presence in a fast-moving world. They are the ones who see who we are—and who we’re becoming—often before we do. Our gift guide is a thoughtful collection of ways to say thank you, to honor their...

Education

Relational, Experiential & Authentic Learning In Action

Moeller High School Students Develop Real-Life Investment Skills in Burns Innovation Hub Courses Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Provided Just like their peers, the young men of Archbishop Moeller High School are preparing for their future education and professional goals. In recent years, many Moeller students expressed interest in pursuing degrees in business and engineering, but lacked clarity around specific career paths in these fields. This insight was crucial, prompting...

Life + Culture

Building Community

Tiny Homes for Humanity is on a Mission to Help Unhoused People Find Stability, Comfort & Camaraderie Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Mark Lyons–Lyons Photography Tiny Homes for Humanity, founded by President Earl Crossland and Board Chairman/Treasurer Larry Plum, aims to provide housing and a fresh start for unhoused veterans, individuals and families. The organization plans to build a permanent supportive community, housing 14 veterans currently in temporary housing.  “We...

Home + Design

Wahopi

A Peek Inside the Hyde Park Landmark Rooted in Organic Architecture Article by A.J. Lape | Photography by Brad Smith/photosmith & Provided by Owner Tucked into a residential block in East Hyde Park, Wahopi—often called “the mushroom house”—stands apart from its surroundings. Designed and built beginning in 1992 by architect Terry Brown, the structure was originally known as The Studio. Brown’s early design work is known as Wahopi, a Native American word loosely translated as “nest . ” Wahopi...

Local Services

Meet the Team

The New Faces Behind Hyde Park City Lifestyle Article and Photography by There’s a new team in town. Hyde Park City Lifestyle bids a thankful farewell to Publisher Brandy White and Editor Allison Mackey. Beginning with this issue, new leadership is at the helm, excited to connect with the community. Here are the new faces behind the pages of this publication. We look forward to seeing you around town! Deborah Mekenese Publisher Deborah is a Cincinnati native and lifelong entrepreneur...

Home + Design

Space to Smile

Honor & Grace’s Alisa Culyer Designs Elevated Living Spaces for Real Life Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Bonnie Phillips Photography Alisa Culyer's love of design first emerged in her childhood home. On any given day, you could find her experimenting with colors, patterns and furniture arrangements in her bedroom and looking for ways to enhance the style of her surroundings. With this innate skill for solving design dilemmas firmly in place, she pursued a degree in business and...

Home + Design

Building a Legacy

Graeme Daley Reflects on Childhood, Career & Living with Intention Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphics Graeme Daley, owner and founder of Daley Design + Build in Madeira, is building more than houses; he’s building a legacy. On a visit to the idyllic Peterloon Estate, he reflects on his childhood, career and living with intention.  Daley is intimately familiar with the Peterloon grounds. His childhood best friend lived here with his parents, who were the caretakers of the...