Finance + Legal Services

Insight Wealth

A More Human Approach to Financial Planning Article by Jamie Segall | Photography by Janie Jones For Samantha Compton, financial planning has always been about more than numbers. As the founder of Insight Wealth, she approaches her work through the lens of real life, helping clients navigate transitions, relationships, and the personal decisions that shape their futures.  “My path into financial planning wasn’t a straight line. It was shaped by real life,” Compton shares. “I came to this work...

Shopping

Effortless Style, Elevated for Summer

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones Anchora Bella Boutique brings confidence-driven fashion, versatile trends, and a personal shopping experience to Lee’s Summit this season.   Late spring and summer fashion is all about ease this year, but don’t confuse “easy” with boring. At Anchora Bella Boutique in Lee’s Summit, the season is shaping up to be a mix of effortless staples, playful trends, and confidence-driven style that works for real life.   Founded out of a love for...

Local Services

Caring for What Matters Most:

A Conversation with Home Instead Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones When it comes to caring for aging loved ones, trust, experience, and compassion matter more than ever. For over two decades, Home Instead in Eastern Jackson County has been a steady presence for families navigating this important stage of life. Led by co-owners Michelle Brunell and Kristine Wright, the team is deeply rooted in the Lee’s Summit community, offering personalized in-home care that allows seniors...

Life + Culture

Gather in Style

How to Set a Spring Table That Feels Effortless and Elevated Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones For a spring gathering, the table becomes more than a place to dine. It sets the tone for the entire experience. This season, a thoughtfully layered tablescape brings together color, texture, and personality in a way that feels both effortless and elevated. At the center of this approach is Rebecca Wood, whose eye for detail and love of layering transforms everyday pieces into...

Life + Culture

When Life Changes in an Instant

Brie Bauer’s Story of Resilience Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones In the quiet and routine moments of life, we often find ourselves caught up in the small things, from the laundry to carpools, to daily schedules. For Brie Bauer, a nurse and mother of two, life was exactly that. However, as she has now learned, life can change in a second. "I was going through life like everyone else, you know, just the same old things we complain about that aren’t a big deal in the...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of Italy in Downtown Lee’s Summit

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones Owner Carrie Arnone blends family recipes, Sicilian inspiration and warm hospitality to create an intimate neighborhood dining experience. Tucked into the heart of downtown Lee’s Summit, Farfalle Bistro offers something that feels increasingly rare: a warm, intimate dining experience rooted in family, tradition and simple, honest cooking. For owner and chef Carrie Arnone, the restaurant’s story begins long before the first plate of pasta...

Finance + Legal Services

Beyond Wealth Advisors

Rooted in Community, Focused on Generations Photography by Janie Jones In downtown Lee’s Summit, it is common to run into familiar faces while grabbing coffee, browsing local shops, or attending an event on the square. For the team at Beyond Wealth Advisors, those everyday connections are part of what makes their work meaningful. With their main office located in the heart of downtown Lee’s Summit, the practice has built its approach around relationships, community, and long term guidance...

Life + Culture

Around Town

Article and Photography by  Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Date & Time: Wednesdays & Saturdays in May | 8 AM – 12 PM Location: Green Street Market, Downtown Lee’s Summit A beloved community tradition for more than 30 years, the farmers market brings together more than 70 vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, local meats, baked goods and artisan products. Stroll through the vibrant downtown market while enjoying live music and local shopping nearby. Website: ...

Health + Wellness

A Brighter Investment: The Science Behind Light Therapy

Article by Judy Spaar | Photography by Janie Jones  We have all seen and heard ads about the use of these colorful lights for weight loss and other health claims. Our expert, Brian Greenwald, owner of Lee’s Summit beem® Light Sauna, has taken a deep dive into this industry and shared his research findings.   First of all, what exactly is light therapy and when did it reach popularity? Also called phototherapy, it is the use of specific wavelengths of light to stimulate biological processes in...

Home Services

Neighbors First: The Heart Behind Lakeside Heating & Cooling

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones At Lakeside Heating & Cooling, family values, honest service and community roots are at the heart of every home they help. For Brad Heydon, heating and cooling isn’t just a career, it’s part of the family story. Heydon grew up in the industry, learning the trade while working alongside his father, who ran a successful HVAC company for more than 30 years. Over time, Heydon worked nearly every role imaginable in the field, from contractor...