Health + Wellness

Covert vs Overt Depression In Men

Depression doesn't always look how most people imagine it. It can look like someone struggling to get out of bed, crying often, and feeling generally sad or heavy - but not always. Many men struggling with depression don't relate to the 'typical' way we view depression as a society. Instead, it shows up in hidden, unexpected ways that don't even get recognized as depression.This is where the distinction between overt depression and covert depression becomes important. If we can learn to...

Health + Wellness

ADHD in Women

Getting diagnosed with ADHD later in life leaves many women a mix of emotions: relieved, empowered, understood, but also resentful, frustrated and angry. Living with undiagnosed ADHD often meant that you spent your life holding everything together for everyone else, while chaos constantly brewed on the inside; cycled through anxiety and depression diagnoses with only mild relief; and are burning out from carrying a constant mental load that nobody else seems to struggle with. It makes sense that...

Home + Design

KOBEL + CO

Elizabeth Bennett and Mallory Robins create interiors with intention, guided equally by their clients’ lives and the homes they inhabit Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Nate Sheets With a rare blend of design talent and business savvy, KOBEL + CO has grown from a Kansas City–based studio into a firm with work spanning coast to coast. Whether it’s a recent project in Miami or Los Angeles, or a stately architectural home in the heart of Kansas City, once a space has been touched by...

Home + Design

Approachable Real Estate

Local agent Mary Sloss prioritizes relationship building in an industry that pushes paper Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Becca Spears and Juke Media KC In an industry overflowing with variables and change, home buyers and sellers simply cannot control the entire outcome when listing a house. The housing market, the state of the economy, those pesky next door neighbors–so many factors play a part in the big picture. While the waters of real estate can be tricky to navigate, one...

Home + Design

One Grand Art Installation

Bates Painting sees every home as a blank canvas Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Becca Spears and provided Doug Bates has been painting walls for a better part of his life. He began his business in high school with hopes to pay the bills, prepare for college, and perhaps, make it as an artist. Fast forward 47 years, and Bates did indeed make it as an artist. His canvases are entire homes, and his work is detailed and tedious. With an incredible team by his side and a trusted...

Food + Beverage

Did Someone Say Rosé?

Gather your gals and host a rosé wine tasting party Article and Photography by Bev Weidner You know I like rosé, right? I like rosé. The wine. I like it a lot. The rosé wines. So I hosted a blind tasting party! And by blind I mean, we were blindfolded. I didn’t jab my guest’s eyeballs out upon arrival. Contrary to popular belief, I’m not that kind of person. I had a handful of my local Gaggle besties over, and we sipped six different (dry) rosés. They all ranged from $10 to $18 and were...

Health + Wellness

Ask the Health Expert

Local spiritual leader Jennifer Sharnelle shares how a full cup effects every area of life Article by Jennifer Sharnelle When we talk about holistic well-being, it is impossible to do so without acknowledging spiritual health. I remember a season in my life when ambition was driving me into the ground. I gave everything to everyone, yet felt empty inside. I later realized that pace was rooted in an unhealthy practice of self-sacrifice. I don’t mean consideration for others; rather, I failed to...

Health + Wellness

Ask the Expert

Local therapist Amanda Hindson provides practical steps to combat the "winter blues" Photography by Jessica Roark As the days grow shorter and colder, many people notice a dip in mood or energy often referred to as the “winter blues.” Thankfully, there are practical and comforting ways to support mental and emotional well-being throughout the winter months. One of the most important factors is light!  Reduced daylight can disrupt circadian rhythms and affect mood-regulating hormones. Go for a...

Food + Beverage

Supporting Local Business

How you can show up for the city you love Photography by David K Pugh Photography and provided Kansas City has always been shaped by the people who choose to invest in it. From neighborhood restaurants to local farmers and makers, the city’s character lives in everyday decisions where we gather, who we support, and how we show up. Chef and restaurateur Amante Domingo has built his work around those choices. In this conversation, he reflects on what supporting local really looks like, and why...

Style + Beauty

Kansas City Fashion Week

Three local designers reflect on how this iconic week in Kansas City has shaped their careers Photography by Provided Darin McFadden - 7SEVENTEEN What led you to pursue fashion and design? I was drawn to fashion as a way to merge design, storytelling, and emotion into something tangible. With a background in engineering and years of 3D design experience, I naturally gravitated toward product-driven creativity. Fashion became the medium where precision meets self-expression. I created...