Finance + Legal Services

Taking the Leap Owning the Outcome

The Kathleen Civiello Story Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Elliot Steinberg For Kathleen Sabia Civiello, building a business of her own wasn’t about ego. It was about full ownership of her work, her relationships and her future. After more than three decades in financial accounting, controller and CFO roles, Civiello had earned her seat at the table. But something never quite sat right. “I was doing an awful lot of work, but I wasn't the one out there having the relationships”...

Finance + Legal Services

Investing in a Life Well-Lived

How Ride Wealth Partners is redefining financial planning in Colorado Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Michael Ryno Kevin McCulley remembers what it felt like to enter the financial industry in 2007 — just before the ground gave way. “I promptly endured one of the worst recessions we’ve had in a very long time,” he says of the 2008 global financial crisis. “It was a crash course in how to manage market volatility — and frankly, how to manage human emotion.” That experience...

Food + Beverage

The Nourish Chef

Healing your body with great food that is good for you. Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Courtesy of The Nourish Chef Charity Phillips founded The Nourish Chef to help those with chronic disease, autoimmune conditions, and specialized nutritional needs navigate and embrace healthy, clean eating that tastes absolutely delicious. "Its a common misconception that healthy diets have to be bland or boring," she says. Phillips offers meals that are prepared with clean oils, organic...

Real Estate

Fair Housing For All

Denver NAREB focuses on expanding homeownership in our communities. Article by Anne Hebert At a recent networking gathering of the Denver chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the room buzzed with activity as professionals from across the real estate industry connected, shared ideas, and discussed their areas of expertise. NAREB welcomes professionals from all sectors of real estate who share a commitment to promoting what the organization calls “democracy in...

Arts + Culture

Urban Refuge

Visitors to Bluff Lake Nature Center find solace and connection to nature Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Courtesy of Bluff Lake Nature Center Legacy is a bold word that describes the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations. At Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC), this concept thrives. Denver’s only nonprofit nature center, the community green space offers free admission and educational programs for all ages highlighting the paradox between nature’s fragility and...

Professional Services

Built on Grit, Grounded in Trust

How Structure Custom Builds grew from two homes a year into a people-first custom building philosophy Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Michael Ryno Structure Custom Builds didn’t begin with a grand plan, it began with grit. “We started in 2009, right after the economy crashed,” says owner Bill Anner. “My wife and I decided we’d go into business for ourselves, and we jumped in.” At the time, land prices were low and banks were offloading foreclosed lots. Bill and his wife built...

Home + Design

Spring Refresh

Give your home a fresh, non-toxic update. Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Courtesy of Uniquely You Decor Spring is a perfect time to clean-up and refresh your home’s décor. Whether you’re thinking of giving your entire home a new look, or just a room or two, making your environment less toxic is a key goal.  Owner of Uniquely You Décor, Kaleigh Concannon, reminds us that less toxic doesn’t have to mean more expensive. “Whether you are choosing less toxic décor for health reasons, or...

Real Estate

Historic Denver

The elegant Grant-Humphreys mansion creates a perfect backdrop for events Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Photos courtesy of iStock One of Denver’s historic beauties, the Grant-Humphreys Mansion, is situated in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.  Adjacent to the official Governor’s residence, the mansion was built in 1902 by Colorado’s third Governor, James Benton Grant and his wife, Mary Goodell Grant. Its Beaux Arts architectural style was quite popular at the time. The mansion was...

Home Services

Healthy Home, Strong Community

Interview with Judd Robertson, Owner of Mighty Pine Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric Article and Photography by Matt Laires Spring in Colorado is a season of reset—longer days, warmer sunshine, and the chance to open windows and breathe easier. Homeowners can check the systems quietly keeping their homes comfortable year-round. At Mighty Pine, spring marks the transition from surviving winter to preparing for what’s next—though this year, winter felt like a long coffee break. It’s the...

Local Services

When Listening Becomes Lifesaving

How BRRC Takes Action Against Bullying Article by Valerie Bianculli When Dru Ahlborg speaks about bullying, she does so with clarity, compassion, and lived experience. As the Executive Director of the Bullying Recovery Resource Center (BRRC), her work is rooted not in theory, but in a deeply personal journey that began when her son was in middle school. “When my son was in seventh grade, his behavior started changing,” Ahlborg recalls. “He stopped hanging out with friends. His grades dropped...