Life + Culture

From Her Point of View

Five Women, Five Stories, and the Perspectives that Shape How They Lead and Live Photography by Provided For our Women’s Issue, we’re leaning into real reflections, earned wisdom, and the moments that shape a woman’s path. Here, we sit down with five Valley women and dig into the experiences, pivots, and perspectives that define them. Mary Chen Compass Real Estate How has your definition of success evolved over time, and what led you to pivot Early on, success meant titles, climbing...

Food + Beverage

Summer Melon Prosciutto Salad

A Refreshing Seasonal Recipe Article by Jennifer Russo, Jennifer's Catering | Photography by Provided Melon, Prosciutto & Whipped Ricotta Salad with Apricot Glaze Ingredients 1 lemon, zested 3 cups bite-size pieces of cantaloupe, honeydew, or mixed melon (about ½ small melon) 15 mint leaves 15 small basil leaves 1 cup fresh ricotta Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 8 slices prosciutto (about 3 oz)...

Life + Culture

Anchor to Anchor: The Resilient Mary Jo West

A Tribute to My First Mentor & Arizona’s First Lady of TV News Article by Kathleen Bade, Breaking Bade Podcast | Photography by Provided by: Mary Jo West Mary Jo West has been a presence in my life for 50 years.  When she hit the airwaves at KOOL-TV Channel 10 in 1976, she shattered a major glass ceiling as Arizona’s first female prime-time anchor; a massive shift for a conservative market that had long been an all-male stronghold. I was only 8 years old when she came into my living room in...

Food + Beverage

Reinventing the Pour

A friendship, a cocktail, and a very smart idea. Photography by Provided by: Adrianna Baum and Lacey Boyett There is something especially compelling about women who decide to begin again. Not because reinvention is easy, but because it rarely comes from a place of comfort. More often, it begins with a quiet realization that something no longer fits. For Adrianna Baum and Lacey Boyett, the launch of Club 13 is not simply the debut of a new beverage brand. It is the result of years of...

Life + Culture

Loving on Lolo

From MTV to Motherhood Article by Nadine Bubeck | Photography by Provided: Lolo Wood Lolo Wood is often recognized before she’s fully understood. For some, she’s the breakout personality from  Wild ‘N Out . For others, a familiar face from  Ridiculousness . For many, she’s known through headlines tied to her relationship with NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. But none of those versions tell the full story of the woman who now calls the Valley home. In these images, butterflies appear as a recurring...

Food + Beverage

21 Questions: Chef Thomas Griese

A Scene-Stealing Hotspot Where Dramatic Design Meets a Fully Elevated Dining Experience Photography by Provided by: JING In every issue of PVCL, we play a game of 21 Questions with one of the Valley’s standout chefs. This month, we’re hanging with JING Scottsdale’s Corporate Executive Chef Thomas Griese. JING Scottsdale recently opened following an $11 million transformation at Scottsdale and Shea, bringing its signature blend of globally inspired cuisine, subtle Asian influence, and...

Arts + Culture

Back to Ballet

How Movement and Discipline Restored Strength, Clarity, and Self Article by Mila Lopez, MD, Founder of Luxury Lifestyle Medicine™ | Photography by Barret Elengold “Self.” That was the word I spoke out loud as midnight carried me into 2024. Every New Year, I choose a single word to guide the year ahead. Some words remain constant; purpose, passion, faith, family; the pillars that shape my life. But each year I choose another word that reflects something I need to reclaim, strengthen, or...

Style + Beauty

Slaying Spring & Summer Style

Amy Yount on the trends, tones, and must-haves defining the season Photography by Provided by: AMY Atelier For her take on seasonal style, we connected with Amy Yount, owner and buyer of AMY Atelier, a contemporary women’s boutique in Scottsdale for over 20 years. Brands trending for spring/summer Alemais, Vanessa Baroni, Mother, A.L.C., Self-Portrait, Veronica Beard, IRO, Saloni, SPRWMN These brands are creating very on-trend color stories and styles that reflect Spring/Summer 2026’s...

Life + Culture

Word of Mouth, Reimagined

How two moms turned the invisible load of everyday life into a platform powered by trust Photography by Provided by: Shari Shipley and KG Hagedorn In a world where everyone has an opinion, Arcadia’s Shari Shipley and KG Hagedorn are betting on something far more valuable than noise. Trust. Not the kind purchased through boosted posts or buried inside anonymous five star reviews from people you don’t know. Real trust. The kind passed between women in a group text at 6:12 a.m. when someone...

Education

The Art of Persuasion

10 Insights Every Professional Woman Should Know Article by Dr. Karen Lisko, Author, Speaker, Coach | Photography by Provided by: Dr. Karen Lisko I’ve spent more than 30 years studying persuasion in boardrooms, courtrooms, and corporate teams, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this. The difference between being heard and being overlooked is rarely about intelligence. It’s about how an idea is delivered in the moment it matters. I see incredibly capable women walk into meetings every...