Food + Beverage

A Combination of Canvas and Crumbs

Welcome to Papillion’s Edible Art Studio Article by Kathy Nickerson | Photography by Provided Audelia (Audi) Orellana always wanted to be a wife and mother, but she also loved crafting, baking, and expressing herself as an entrepreneur. Originally from Las Vegas, Orellana met her future husband while in Omaha for a work trip. “I knew I didn’t want to raise kids in Las Vegas,” she says. “So, I moved.”  The motherhood dream came true with a full house of four sons, and in 2017, she started...

Home Services

Moving With Purpose

How Kira McGahan is Redefining Leadership in a Male-Dominated Industry Article by Vince Mancuso | Photography by Joseph Saaid In an industry often defined by strength and physicality, Kira McGahan is proving there is another way to lead. As the founder of Movers and Shakers, she has built a company that prioritizes empathy, professionalism, and connection to offer a fresh take on moving services. McGahan’s path into the industry was anything but traditional. While working a standard 8-to-5...

Life + Culture

Moms’ Local Favorites

The Best Local Spots for Family Fun and Girls' Nights Article by Amy Hendrickson | Photography by Provided Leisure time in motherhood can often be a balance between an afternoon outing with the kids and a night out with friends. While being a mom may be central to our identities, nurturing our friendships and our own sense of fun is just as vital.  As we prepared this Women’s Issue, we reached out to our community of local moms and asked them a simple but important question: Where are your...

Real Estate

Home, Heart, and a Dash of Humor

How Sandy Davis Turns Real Estate into Relationships Article by Janette Calabro | Photography by Bobbi Jo Beaver   In today’s ever-shifting housing market, timing matters—but so do people. Just ask Papillion-based real estate agent Sandy Davis of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate, who brings both savvy advice and heartfelt connection to every client she serves.     “There is a cost to waiting to buy. If you want to buy, buy now,” Sandy says with the kind of clarity...