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Hopeful Hearts MinistryWalks Survivors

Guiding adults from silence toward renewed strength Article by Rori Ortiz | Photography by Christa McCourt At the heart of Hopeful Hearts Ministry is a woman who understands how deeply early experiences can shape how someone moves through life. Shannon McGraw Carr's work eventually led her to international speaking engagements, where she shared her story of overcoming to rebuilding and learning to thrive again. With each event, something unexpected happened. Adults quietly approached her...

Health + Wellness

Three Generations, from Space City to Dentistry

Dr. Stellenwerf serves the community, carrying local families’ legacy forward while building a modern practice all her own. Article by Rori Ortiz | Photography by Francie Baltazar Stonestreet Stellenwerf Dental is a new practice in Lake Houston, but its orbit stretches further than its opening date. For Dr. Stellenwerf, dentistry is not just a profession. It is a continuation of service woven through her family for generations. She is part of a lineage of Houstonians who gave their work, their...

Fitness

Vessel Pilates: Love your body, as it is...

Inside the mindful movement studio, empowering women to reclaim their strength and grow towards acceptance at every stage of life. Article by Rori Ortiz | Photography by Natalie Lindberg, Chelsea Shafer, @jessicasowyrda Jessica Sowyrda, Owner and instructor of Vessel Pilates in Kingwood, never planned to open a studio. She remembers being a young mother with three toddlers, looking for a place to decompress where she could truly move and heal without having to choose between childcare and her...

Life + Culture

Grit, Grace, and Learning

How two womens labor of love, and a community tradition teach women to value themselves Article by Rori Ortiz | Photography by Kelly Anne Style, @beautybynikkinicole The Miss Humble Rodeo Pageant is a network built by women, for young women, with the belief that every girl deserves to learn the confidence of radical self-love. Entirely led and coordinated by co-chairs/volunteers Tonnie Geiser and Nikki Adams, the pageant exists to build young ladies' confidence, character, and courage rather...

Travel

Why Top Companies Are Replacing Cash Bonuses With Luxury Travel Incentives

In today's competitive business landscape, finding innovative ways to motivate and retain top talent has become increasingly crucial for small and medium-sized enterprises. While traditional bonuses and gift cards serve their purpose, forward-thinking companies are discovering the extraordinary impact of a corporate incentive travel program in their reward system.Imagine the sparkle in your employees' eyes when they learn that exceeding their quarterly targets could earn them a weekend in a...

Travel

Paris: A Timeless Classic, Experienced the Right Way

Ask almost anyone about the destination on their bucket list, and Paris, France inevitably appears near the top. Known as the City of Light, the City of Love, and affectionately as Paname, Paris has earned its reputation as one of the world’s most iconic destinations. Yet for all its fame, Paris still rewards travelers who experience it thoughtfully—especially those seeking refined, well-planned luxury travel.With so much to see and do, deciding where to begin can feel overwhelming. For most...

Travel

Prague: Timeless Europe, Curated Through Luxury Travel

Often called the City of a Hundred Spires, Prague earns that title the moment you arrive. Gothic towers, Baroque domes, and centuries-old rooftops rise across the skyline, creating one of the most visually striking cities in Europe. Few experiences compare to watching the sunrise from Charles Bridge, when the soft morning light reveals Prague at its most serene—before the city fully awakens. This is luxury travel at its most atmospheric: unhurried, immersive, and rich with history.Presiding over...

Travel

Finland: A Nordic Reset for the Mind and Spirit

Often overlooked in favor of its Nordic neighbors, Finland is a destination of quiet beauty, intentional living, and restorative calm. Stretching from above the Arctic Circle down to the body of water that shares its name, Finland is not a place defined by spectacle, but by balance. For travelers seeking more than sightseeing—those craving an emotional and psychological reset—this is luxury travel in its most meaningful form.Life in Finland moves at a steady, purposeful pace. Punctuality is...

Travel

Al’Ula: Where Ancient Civilization Meets Modern Luxury

Few destinations manage to feel both profoundly ancient and strikingly contemporary. Al’Ula does exactly that. Set within a dramatic desert oasis in northwestern Saudi Arabia, Al’Ula is a living museum of human civilization—one that rewards travelers who value history, exclusivity, and refined comfort in equal measure.From Biblical-era trade routes to inscriptions that predate the modern Arabic written language, Al’Ula offers depth, scale, and authenticity. What elevates the experience is not...

Home Services

Choosing a Word for 2026: Why Rejuvenation Matters More Than Ever

Every year around this time, we hear the same question: What’s your word for the new year?Usually, I have mine ready—thought through, settled, and waiting patiently by early November. It’s something I carry with intention into the new year, guiding my first quarter and beyond.But 2026 felt different.If I’m being honest, I didn’t know what my word was going to be. I thought about it, turned it over in my mind, and still… nothing felt quite right. And instead of forcing an answer, I did something...