Wellness

No One-Size-Fits-All

Emilee Krupa's Journey to Integrative Therapy Care Article by Michelle Hubbard | Photography by Jessica Gilbert When most people think of Kanab, Utah, they picture stunning red rock formations, slot canyons, and bright desert skies. But for therapist Emilee Krupa, Kanab is much more: It’s the birthplace of her career. It was there that she first saw the effectiveness of experiential therapy. She got her start as a therapist at a wilderness therapy program for youth on public lands in Kanab...

Food + Beverage

Suited To Everyone's Goals

Marci Hooton Discusses How Shake It Embodies Everything She Loves Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Eli Hansen Marci Hooton and her husband Wade bought Shake It, a protein shake cafe, in early 2025. They’d been loyal Shake It customers since it opened its doors in 2022, and had been working with the owners to open a new location, when the Lehi location became available. The owners wanted it to go to someone who loves Shake It as much as they do, so Marci and Wade took over. Marci’s...

Health + Wellness

The Gold Standard

Jessica Cormier on The Benefits and Stigmas of Medicinal Botox Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Jessica Gilbert Jessica Cormier, the owner of My Tox Shop, has worked as a nurse for seven years, including in the neuro trauma unit and the surgical ICU. She currently works in the medical ICU, helping with evidence-based nursing research. Jessica started working with botox after working through the pandemic altered the way she saw medicine and made her fearful. She asked herself “What...

Health + Wellness

Getting Your Life Back

How Therapy at Riverton Counseling Helps Provide Neurological Pathways to Healing Article by Curtis Booker | Photography by Hey Becca Photo Tanya Pusey has an affinity for the human brain, with a thorough understanding of how it works. Pusey, a licensed clinical social worker of nearly 30 years, is the owner of Riverton Counseling—a practice she’s operated since 2018—that provides hope and healing through memory-based therapy. Pusey always wanted a profession where she could help people...

Education

Holiday Safety Tips

Keep Your Littles Safe This Holiday Season Article by Ashley Peterson Kylee Rogers is the president of Safe Kids Utah, a coalition that implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries. She's also a best practice quality expert, ensuring children's toys are safe for public use, and she helps write the safety standards that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission adopts into law...

Beauty

Out Of Love

The Lash Bar's Melissa Watts on What's Important Article by Ashley Peterson At The Lash Bar, giving has always been part of the story. What began as a local salon for lashes, brows, and beauty has grown into a community that believes in lifting others—both here at home and around the world. From day one, the vision was simple: create beauty that gives back. Through The Lash Bar and Melissa’s product line, Hello Darling, proceeds help fund programs that support children, education, and...

Life + Culture

Welcome Home, Sienna!

The community’s helps a Saratoga Springs family navigate the journey to their 5-year-old’s new heart Article by Curtis Booker | Photography by Gerber Photo and Film On September 26, 5-year-old Sienna Barton and her family were welcomed home in a block-party style celebration, after she spent nearly 1,000 days in hospital care.   That sense of community bonding goes beyond cheers, welcome home posters, smiles and hugs. Thanks to neighbors, friends and generous donors, tens of thousands of...

Auto + Marine

Done Local and Done Right

Brady Chance Visker Shares The Story Behind His Auto Glass Shop Article by Michelle Hubbard | Photography by Eli Hansen It’s been a long, hard road building Second Chance Auto Glass into a successful business, but for its owner, it was worth it. Brady Chance Visker grew up in Lehi, watching his business-owner dad help people, and his mechanic grandpa working on cars. He decided early on he wanted both—to help people, as a mechanic. He even had a name picked out: Second Chance Auto, a nod to...

Education

Gratitude is a Game Changer

Jamie Barnes On How Gratitude Has Affected Her Life Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Jennifer Pratt Meet Jamie and Jim Barnes, the owners of Home Sweet Home Smart Cookies Academy! Jamie grew up in Mapleton, and Jim grew up in Lehi. They’ve been married since 1992 and have four kids. Their first kids are twins, so they jumped into parenthood quickly! Jamie took her first babysitting job at 11 years old. She watched four children and was paid with a bag of pennies! “I always knew it...

Wellness

Flip The Gratitude Switch

Author Kevin Clayson on The Ten Year Anniversary of His Book Article by Ashley Peterson | Photography by Provided Kevin Clayson published his book, Flip The Gratitude Switch , nearly ten years ago in 2016. The ultimate guide on creating true happiness in your life, Flip The Gratitude Switch teaches you how to find, cultivate, and activate gratitude, regardless of your life circumstances. Kevin says “Gratitude is easy when life is good. But what about when the deck is stacked against you...