Life + Culture

Turning Luxury into Lifestyle

Surprising Ways Beau Chêne Country Club Has Invested in the City We Call Home Article by Christian George | Photography by Eugenia Lubrano-Gangi and Provided Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” The dream of Beau Chêne Country Club is a story about courage. And it’s also about vision, one that transformed a particular stretch of Northshore into something designed, or rather, imagineered, into the planned paradise we all know and love...

Finance + Legal Services

Stephen Hammond Invests in H.O.P.E.

How one man helps clients make choices that safeguard health, finances, and everyday peace Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Abby Sands In a town that knows hurricanes and surprise bills, Stephen Hammond is someone you need to know. There’s an old-soul steadiness to him, and not the kind you’d expect from a twenty-eight-year-old. But once you meet Stephen and notice how he treats clients like neighbors, not numbers, you understand his motto: HOPE, Help Other People Every Day...

Education

A+ HELP for Kids and Their Families

How Danyel Muegge transforms academic struggle into measurable progress through advocacy, encouragement, and individualized support Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Provided Walk into A+ HELP Home Schooling & Tutoring and you’ll discover a small-school setting with big expectations, where students sit a little taller thanks to individualized instruction and advocacy for families. The school was founded in 2017 by Executive Director Danyel Muegge, a state-certified educator...

Home + Design

Taking Care of Business

A Mandeville firefighter turns backyard cleanup into the most unexpected luxury service around Article by Christian George, PhD | Photography by Photos Provided Firefighters, puppies, and immaculate lawns. Mix them together and what do you get? You get Nick Hatty. You’re welcome, Mandeville! A Mandeville firefighter and paramedic, Nick answers calls most people hope they never have to make. But when he’s not rescuing puppies or delivering babies, Nick spends his time helping dog owners fall...