Finance + Legal Services

Evaluating Charitable Organizations:

Often, success motivates us to give back to the world in a positive way. You may have a cause in mind that you want to support, or you may be looking for just the right fit. In either case, you want to be sure that the organization(s) you choose to support are legitimate and set up to effectively achieve stated goals. Defining Your Charitable Giving Goals When choosing a cause to support, think about who you are and what kind of impact you want to make. You may be influenced by...

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Trailblazing Women: Breaking Barriers & Finding Their Path to Success

Inspirational insights to navigate life—and all its rocky edges—with confidence and purpose Article by Patranya Bhoolsuwan | Photography by Casey Jade Shanna Kehoe, Partner/Wealth Advisor, Carson Wealth As Partner & Wealth Advisor for Carson Wealth, Shanna Kehoe says she makes major decisions in her life, similar to how she does in her work. "I continually take risks in my life, and I am open to change," said Shanna. "I always say yes, which has proven to be good and bad but most of the...

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Luxe and Love

A wedding wonderland and girly getaway at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Article by Paige Candee | Photography by LA76 Photography Picture this: Champagne bubbles prepare to dance, the early evening’s soft glow sunbathes honey-toned wood chairs that line the beach, and the ocean whispers secrets in the distance, while my dear friend—radiant as a goddess—says "I do" in a scene so chic it could've been ripped from a Hollywood script. My husband is beside me, my besties are giggling nearby, and I'm...

Life + Culture

Las Vegas:

A woman at heart Article by Lisa Chastain When I was a little girl growing up in Las Vegas, I didn’t see the city the way tourists did. For most people, Vegas was a place of flashing lights, grand performances, and high-stakes glamour. But for me, it was something entirely different. It was backstage. It was behind the curtain. It was in the hands of the people—especially the women—who made the magic happen. I grew up in a blue-collar family. My father moved to Las Vegas in 1954 at the age of...