Health + Wellness

Spotlight on Colorado’s American Heart Association

Fighting heart disease and stroke for over 100 years Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Courtesy of American Heart Association February is the month to celebrate Valentine’s Day, reminding those we love how much they mean to us. It is also the month that The American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to acknowledge, remember, and honor those who have experienced heart disease or stroke. The American Stroke Association is a division of the American Heart Association devoted to...

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...

Life + Culture

DIY Valentines

Ideas that are easy-to-make and beautiful to give. Article by Anne Hebert Children love to be creative and are especially proud of gifting an item they’ve made themselves. With a little planning and some basic craft materials, parents can help kids make beautiful Valentine greetings for their special people. Homemade cards are fun to make at any age and offer a chance to infuse each with creativity and personality. Construction paper and doilies, safety scissors, colorful crayons or markers...

Professional Services

Black Belt Representation, In Practice

Why Ed Lomena Refuses the Easy Win Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Courtesy of Edward Lomena For Ed Lomena, the courtroom isn’t a place for shortcuts. It’s a place for preparation, patience, and principle. “I’ve always believed in what I call value integrity,” says Lomena, CEO and Founder of Lomena Law. “If I work on a case, get to know a client, and I believe the case is worth a certain amount, I’m not going to settle for less.” It’s a mindset that has defined Lomena’s 20-year...

Food + Beverage

Valentine’s Day: What We Want

Dieter's Local Chocolate Article by Irene Middleman Thomas | Photography by Irene Middleman Thomas In most of the world where Valentine’s Day is celebrated, couples and friends give each other chocolates as the must-have gift. Chocolate has been commonly believed to be a mood booster since the era of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations centuries ago. The chocolate we know and love today comes from the pods of cacao trees, which grow in a small band around the equator, known as the “Cocoa Belt...

Travel

The Wild West Meets Warm Hospitality

A Jackson Hole Winter Getaway Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Courtesy of Wyoming Inn & Snow King Mountain Jackson Hole has a way of feeling cinematic the moment you arrive. Maybe it’s the jagged silhouette of the Tetons rising sharply against the sky, or the quiet hum of wildlife and wide-open land that makes the world feel bigger and slower all at once. Whatever it is, this corner of Wyoming effortlessly blends rugged adventure with refined comfort — especially in winter, when...

Education

Celebrating Accomplishment

After surviving a stroke, determination led the way to recovery. Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Courtesy of Jared Hankins Denver-based artist, Jared Hankins, was newly married with a promising art career. At 31, he was beginning to realize success, cultivating a following with his abstract and fine artwork. The events of a single morning changed the trajectory of his life and talent for making a living through artistic self-expression. “I woke up after having had a couple of really...

Health + Wellness

The Collective Approach

How Paige Berry Built a Community-Centered Space for Whole-Body Health Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Michael Ryno When you step into Cosmic Health Collective in Denver, you immediately sense the intention behind the space. For owner and acupuncturist Paige Berry, the studio was born from her own winding path through pharmacy, chronic illness, and ultimately a deep belief in collaborative, whole-body care. “I actually started in pharmacy,” she says. “I worked at a Children’s...

Home Services

Inside Denver’s Most Trusted Electrical Company

How Next Level Pros Is Redefining Safety, Service, and Skilled Trades Article by Valerie Bianculli When Kaylene Davis talks about electricity, she talks about people first. The wires, circuits, and panels come later. For more than two decades, she has worked in the Denver area as an electrician, steadily building a career that ultimately led her to launch Next Level Pros—a family-run, woman-owned electrical contracting company rooted in Lakewood. The name fits. Everything about her business is...

Wellness

Self-Care Scandinavian Style

Take time to indulge in a practice of relaxation. Article by Anne Hebert In Scandinavia, taking time for comfort, wellness, and relaxation is a cultural tradition. In Denmark, it is called hygge (pronounced hooga). The Norwegian concept is called koselig (pronounced koosh-lee), and in Sweden, fika is the beloved cornerstone of daily life.   Hygge, koselig and fika all mean basically the same thing with minor variations. Hygge is about taking time away from the daily rush to get together with...