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Beyond Skin Deep
Bibi Pillet O’Connell’s journey into medical tattooing and its life-changing impact
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Redefining the Glow-Up
Brooke Harris is blending science and self-care in the world of aesthetic medicine
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Hallie Mitchell on building a business and elevating Maine’s visual landscape
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Shannon Richards's approach to streamlining real estate, supporting creatives, and leading by example
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Beyond Skin Deep
Bibi Pillet O’Connell’s journey into medical tattooing and its life-changing impact Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Lauren Lear When Bibi Pillet O’Connell first discovered medical tattooing, she had no idea it would become her life’s work. Initially a journalist, her journey took an unexpected turn when she began assisting her father, a veterinarian, in tattooing identification numbers on puppies. That early experience with precision and ink sparked something in her. “I was always...
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Redefining the Glow-Up
Brooke Harris is blending science and self-care in the world of aesthetic medicine Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Samantha Dahlborg / Studio Citrine Can you share a bit about your background and what led you to start Maine Aesthetic Medicine? I was raised in the small town of Lee, Maine and knew from 5 years of age I wanted to be a nurse. I graduated in 2015 from University of Maine at Fort Kent and immediately entered the workforce in both the hospital and aesthetic setting...
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Vivid Vision
Hallie Mitchell on building a business and elevating Maine’s visual landscape Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by courtesy of Vivid Design Studios Hallie Mitchell’s journey into the world of design wasn’t exactly conventional. As the founder of Vivid Design Studios, a thriving Portland-based creative agency, her path has been one of unexpected turns, relentless ambition, and a deep commitment to the local creative community. Mitchell’s interest in art and design took root early, though...
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A New Blueprint
Shannon Richards's approach to streamlining real estate, supporting creatives, and leading by example Article by Becca Abramson Shannon Richards doesn’t just build homes—she builds possibilities. The founder of Hay Runner, a real estate, architecture, and construction firm, Richards is redefining what it means to own and maintain property in Maine. With a commitment to simplifying homeownership and fostering a strong creative workforce, she has become a force for innovation in an industry...
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