Arts + Culture

Brushstrokes of the Soul

How Bre Tobias Transforms Inspiration into Art Article by Amber Dobyns | Photography by Fireheart Photography Imagination is limitless, and art holds the key to unlocking unseen realms, infusing the canvas with experience, and transforming emotion into expression. Local artist Bre Tobias has always been surrounded by creativity. Coming from a family of artists, her passion for art was sparked early on. But beyond family influence, Bre’s deep spiritual connection to her craft set her work...

Health + Wellness

Living with Intention

Breaking Free from Self-Doubt Article by Amber Dobyns In a world that often pulls us in countless directions, embracing intentional living and staying true to your authentic self is the key to creating a life filled with purpose, fulfillment, and genuine happiness. For life coach Angela Hare, being overwhelmed with the hurdles of everyday life began to feel like an endless uphill race where passions and aspirations became overshadowed by stress and self-doubt. Through self-reflection, Angela...

Entertainment

Looking Back, Moving Forward

Wisdom from experience—four women write letters to their younger selves, offering lessons in resilience, growth, and self-love. Article by Stacy Leach Life has a way of teaching us lessons we wish we had known earlier. If you could go back and give your younger self advice, what would you say? Four incredible women took a moment to reflect on their journeys, writing heartfelt letters to the girls they once were. Through wisdom, resilience, and self-discovery, they share the lessons that shaped...

Entertainment

Breaking Cycles

The Path to Recovery Through Faith, Trauma, and Transformation Article by Amber Dobyns Addiction doesn’t always look like substance abuse. For some, it manifests through emotional pain, an unrelenting need for validation, or an escape from deeper wounds. For LaNora Purvis, overcoming cycles of self-doubt and the search for worth in unhealthy places revealed a powerful truth: addiction isn’t just a substance problem; it’s a heart problem, often rooted in trauma. LaNora’s path to recovery...