Professional Services

Redefining Marketing Through Human Connection

How Precision Social Is Helping Brands Earn Attention Article by Kenadee Berry The creation of Precision Social began with a sense of frustration. At a time when most companies relied on interruptive marketing, Precision Social's founders saw a different path forward. They believed marketing should feel like an invitation, not an intrusion. Instead of asking how to get in front of people, they focused on how to create something people would want to engage with: content that educates...

Finance + Legal Services

Next Gen Leadership

Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Chris Moran At its core, the practice of law is about people—guiding them through uncertainty, helping them make sense of complexity, and standing beside them in moments that matter. At Murray & Regan, that philosophy extends beyond client work and into the fabric of the firm itself, where mentorship, collaboration, and long-term vision are shaping not only careers, but a lasting legacy. Across offices in Illinois, Ohio, and Washington...

Home + Design

Legacy Leaders

Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Jean Lachat Fleckinstein's Bakery in New Lenox and Mokena Fleckenstein’s Bakery began as Joan Fleckenstein’s passion for cake decorating. In 1977, she and her husband, Bob, opened a small bakery, and the community’s immediate support quickly turned it into a full-time business. Their sons grew up in the bakery, starting with simple tasks and gradually learning everything from mixing dough to decorating. By 1985, Ray Fleckenstein had joined...

Finance + Legal Services

Legacy by Design:

Preparing the Next Generation for More Than Wealth Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Chris Moran Founded from a modest investment newsletter in 1963, Charles Schwab Corporation grew into one of the most recognized names in finance by helping everyday investors access tools once reserved for Wall Street insiders. From pioneering extended service hours to launching 24-hour quote access, the company built its reputation on innovation, education, and long-term thinking—principles...

Education

Building Skills, Building Legacy

Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright Legacy is often thought of in terms of what we leave behind—but in communities like ours, it’s just as much about what we pass on. Today, learning is no longer confined to a single path or phase of life. It’s dynamic, hands-on, and deeply rooted in connection. Across Lincolnway, organizations are creating opportunities for people of all ages to build practical skills, explore meaningful careers, and share knowledge across generations. From teens discovering...

Health + Wellness

How Long Does Acupuncture take to Work?

Holistic healing often asks for something modern medicine rarely does: time, consistency, and active participation from the patient. Modalities like acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are designed not simply to suppress symptoms, but to address the underlying patterns of imbalance within the body. Because of this, the timeline for meaningful change can look very different from what many patients expect.A common guideline in acupuncture is that it may take approximately 10–12 treatments to...

Arts + Culture

Game Changers:

Women Who Are Redefining the Rules Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Chris Moran Julianna Slager, Ballet 5:8 Julianna Slager is a choreographer, director, and artistic leader whose work lives at the intersection of art, faith, and storytelling. Through Ballet 5:8, she creates spaces where dance is both excellent and meaningful—inviting audiences into reflection, conversation, and transformation. Her work has been recognized across the arts field, including being named a...

Health + Wellness

Whole Woman Wellness

Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright For Dr. Shannon McMahon, DCM, L.Ac., the path to holistic medicine began with a desire for deeper connection. After a career in environmental engineering, she felt called to help people in a more personal, hands-on way. That realization led her to study acupuncture at Pacific College of Health & Science, where she also discovered a passion for herbal medicine. Today, her work focuses on helping women reconnect with their bodies through Traditional Chinese...

Health + Wellness

Holding Space for Mothers

Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright At Nave Wellness Center in Frankfort, Raven Fisher, LCPC, is creating a space where women feel seen, supported, and understood - especially during the transformative seasons of pregnancy and motherhood. For Raven, the center’s focus on women’s and maternal mental health is rooted in personal experience. As both a woman and a mother, she knows how meaningful it can be when clients feel a sense of shared understanding with their therapist. That connection often...

Health + Wellness

Building Beauty and Business:

The Founders of Ageless Rituals Med Spa Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Hannah Schweiss For Dani DuCharme and Colleen Knight, founding Ageless Rituals Med Spa in Frankfort was about more than aesthetics—it was the culmination of decades of passion, experience, and dedication. Dani, influenced by her father’s 45-year legacy running Aurelio’s Pizza, always knew she wanted to build something of her own. “Watching my dad’s work ethic showed me that anything is possible if...