Finance + Legal Services

Wealth-Building Beyond the 401(k) | Join Us June 12 at Prevail Strategies

Join Prevail Strategies on June 12th for an exclusive workshop designed to empower professionals, business owners, and high-income earners with wealth-building strategies that go beyond traditional retirement planning. Hosted at Prevail's Leawood headquarters, this event dives into powerful, tax-advantaged approaches to grow and protect your assets outside the stock market.Learn how to create guaranteed growth, maintain liquidity without penalties, and discover where savvy investors are moving...

Wellness

The Kansas City Climbing Community

Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Kate Neuenschwander Kansas City might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of rock climbing, but its climbing community is thriving and growing stronger every year. Thanks to the Kansas City Climbing Community, locals and visitors alike can find their way onto the wall, whether it’s inside one of the area’s many gyms or outside at nearby crags. “Kansas City Climbing Community recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, so it is an...

Life + Culture

A Father's Legacy

Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones There is perhaps no prouder moment than when a parent’s children decide to work in the same business their parents or grandparents founded. The song “May the circle be unbroken” is quite fitting for these nine families who are carrying on the dreams of generations who came before them. Their pride is evident in the caring customer service and services or products they offer. Each has a truly unique, inspiring legacy. Carrying the Torch...

Entertainment

Discover the Heart of Community

at the Overland Park Farmer's Market Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones Discover the Heart of Community at OPFM   When you step into the Overland Park Farmers’ Market, you immediately feel it: the energy, the warmth, the heartbeat of a community waking up together. It's not just the vibrant stalls brimming with fresh produce, baked goods, and flowers, or the scent of roasted coffee and fresh herbs in the air. It's the neighbors catching up, the hugs exchanged between...

Entertainment

Inside the Crown

One Man’s Devotion to Royals Baseball Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Nicolette Martin Writer, podcaster, and lifelong fan David Lesky shares the highs, heartbreaks, and magic of the game that raised him.   For David Lesky, baseball isn’t just a sport — it’s the soundtrack of his life. Raised in a home where Royals games were always on the TV or radio, Lesky was destined to fall in love with the game. One moment sealed it: July 4, 1989, when a four-year-old Lesky watched Bo Jackson...

Travel

Susana Balbo Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites

Where Wine, Wellness, and Argentine Magic CollideWe Midwesterners may be known for our humility and hospitality, but when it comes to travel, we don't do ordinary. We chase meaning, memory, and something curated just for us. Susana Balbo Winemaker's House & Spa Suites in Mendoza, Argentina, might be your next favorite escape—if not your forever benchmark for what travel should feel like.Located in Chacras de Coria, a tranquil wine village just outside bustling Mendoza City, this luxury...

Finance + Legal Services

Bourbon, Scotch & Suits – 2025 | A Signature Networking Experience

Bourbon, Scotch & Suits – 2025 | A Signature Networking ExperienceWe’re excited to host our 6th Annual Bourbon, Scotch & Suits event—an evening designed to connect professionals in a refined setting with great conversation, good company, and a drink in hand.Join us for: • Personal tailoring consultations with high-end fabric selections • Relaxed, high-level networking • An elevated social hour with curated refreshments📅 Tuesday, May 20 🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM 📍 Prevail Office | 4745 W 136th...

Real Estate

Parkway Real Estate

A mother-daughter duo Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones Parkway Real Estate knows buying or selling a home is a deeply personal experience. Founded by mother-daughter duo Patty Parsons and Alexis Mirakian, this boutique agency in Prairie Village is built on a foundation of family, expertise, and innovation. For Patty and Alexis, real estate is a calling inspired by generations of strong women in their family. “We come from a long line of determined, hardworking women who...

Entertainment

Stems:

A Garden Soiree Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Provided Get ready for an unforgettable evening at this year’s Stems: A Garden Soirée. As one of the region’s most beloved summer traditions, Stems is more than just a beautiful night out—it’s a celebration with a purpose. “This year’s Stems promises an unforgettable evening of fine wine, incredible cuisine, live music, and immersive entertainment set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens,”...

Entertainment

Creating an Ultra Inclusive Destination

Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Creating a Truly Inclusive Destination In a world where inclusivity is often a buzzword, a groundbreaking new project is striving to turn those words into reality. It’s not just about creating an entertainment park or a space—it's about creating an experience where everyone, regardless of ability, feels welcome, seen, and valued. At the heart of this development are James Arkell and Lamar Hunt Jr., and a deep collaboration between...