Travel

Twelve Days in China

Barb Wright experienced the best of China’s past and present Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Provided As a destination advisor and business owner, Barb Wright has researched and organized one-of-a-kind trips across the globe that leave an impact on her clients forever. Every so often, a trip gives her that same feeling.  In October 2024, Wright traveled to China for a 12-day familiarization (FAM) trip. With a very open mind, she embraced everything the Middle Kingdom had to offer...

Health + Wellness

Ask the Expert

Business networking coach and author Alana Muller shares the power of human connection Article by Alana Muller | Photography by theRYEstudio Human connection is not a luxury. It is a necessity. Research consistently affirms what most of us already sense intuitively: The quality of our relationships is one of the strongest predictors of how happy, healthy, and resilient we are. Yet so many of us drift through life collecting acquaintances while quietly longing for something deeper. The good...

Travel

Fresh Flavors for a Fresh Start

Jewell Vold rediscovered her love for simple flavor from inspirational European travel Article by Victoria Moore and Jewell Vold | Photography by Becca Spears and provided Jewell Vold’s journey with Jewell’s Jamzz is rooted in resilience, community, and a deep love for fresh, intentional flavors. Her business was born during a pivotal chapter in her life, as she rebuilt after leaving a domestic violence situation. What began as small-batch jam-making quickly grew with the support of her...

Travel

Let's Hit The Road

Travel agent Kristin Smith breaks down some practical tips for memorable family road trips Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Emmalee Rathsam and provided A grand vacation is not the only way to create lasting memories with your family. Sometimes, it is the journey to the destination that leaves the greatest impact on your time together. Road trips are a fun way to incorporate the best of both worlds– adventure and pleasure.  Moments of Magic Travel agent Kristin Smith is an expert in...

Arts + Culture

The Drink Powering Messi

Kansas City's Cafe Corazon highlights their cultural connection to Argentina during the World Cup Article by Dulcinea Herrera and Victoria Moore | Photography by Becca Spears and Anna Petrow What if your daily energy ritual could be more than just a cup of coffee? For people living in Argentina, that answer has always been yerba mate. Yerba Mate is traditionally made by steeping dried yerba leaves in hot water inside a gourd called a mate and drinking it through a metal straw called a ...

Life + Culture

Sprinkle Some Spritz into Summer

Poolside hangs just got tastier with these fruity cocktail and mocktail recipes Article by Victoria Moore and Bev Weidner | Photography by Jessica Roark and Bev Weidner Simple Rosé Sangria Ingredients 2 bottles rosé, one still, one sparkling 1 cup brandy 4 oranges, two juiced and two sliced 2 peaches, pitted and sliced A few sprigs of mint Instructions In a large carafe or pitcher, add the brandy and fresh orange juice. Then add the sliced peaches and oranges. Pour both...

Fitness

MENSWEAR. YES, CHEF.

Fashion as an extension of the work Article by Amante Domingo | Photography by Becca Spears A jacket. A watch. A label stitched neatly at the collar. For me, none of it begins there. It begins the same place everything else does--with intention, and the slow, deliberate act of building something that feels like it could only exist one way. Before a guest ever tastes a dish, they’ve already experienced a room. The weight of the air, the tone of the light, the way a chair meets the floor. At...

Health + Wellness

Ask the Expert

Reimagine Mental Health Collective tackles the topic of burnout Article by Jennifer Cooper Nobo | Photography by Amanda Stottlemyre Do you need to worry about burnout if you are still able to get everything done? It is hard to imagine the term applying to you when you are still able to be productive, dependable, and the person everyone can rely on. Despite outward appearances, if you are struggling with burnout internally it can have a long term impact on both your physical and mental health. ...

Home Services

Kansas City Roofscapes

Taking care of business by taking care of people Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Kansas City Roofscapes A beautifully designed landscape is a work of art. The wisdom and instinct to create such a layout is a special gift–one that Nate Miller has cultivated for the top of a house. Owner of Kansas City Roofscapes, Miller and his team have worked hard to become one of the only local roofing companies that can confidently install and repair beautiful tile and specialty roofs...

Life + Culture

The Porter House KC

Strengthening Kansas City by supporting its entrepreneurs Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Taylor Burris, B. Fuller Photos and Startland News The best solutions often begin by identifying the greatest problems.  In the world of small business, many obstacles can stand in the way of someone pursuing their dream–finances, resources and even self-doubt.  For entrepreneurial-minded Dan Smith, making a difference in his hometown of Kansas City is standing in those gaps and paving the...