Life + Culture

Rock’s Leading Man

Jeff Gutt talks fatherhood, fandom, and fronting Stone Temple Pilots Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Emily Paine While the June calendar is filling up with Father’s Day celebrations and the first official days of summer, Southern Nevada rock fans already have their sights set on the biggest event of the coming season. On Saturday, July 25, Stone Temple Pilots will take the stage at M Resort Spa Casino's M Pool, bringing a legacy of multi-platinum hits to one of the region’s most...

Finance + Legal Services

Legacy Built on Respect

How one Nevada attorney defines gentlemanly leadership and helps families protect what matters most Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Adam Kilbourn There is a quiet confidence that defines a true gentleman, rooted not in titles or accolades, but in how he treats others, builds relationships, and leaves things better than he found them. For John Michaelson, CEO and attorney of Michaelson Law, that definition has guided both his career and his life’s work. “To me, being a gentleman in...

Life + Culture

The Art of Showing Up

How everyday dads quietly redefine modern masculinity by showing up for family, neighbors, and friends Article by Sienna Sinclair The art of showing up rarely looks like a movie moment. More often, it’s a dad on the living room floor playing board games with his kids after a long day, or a man in a polo shirt standing on metal bleachers at a Friday night game, holding a handmade sign while his teenager pretends not to see him and secretly hopes he never stops cheering. It’s every day...

Home + Design

Decisions That Defined Him

Candid stories from gentlemen on a moment that changed everything—what they risked, what they learned, and how they lead today Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Adam Trujillo Darryl Kulwin Owner T-Bird Jewels   I didn’t build my path on certainty—I built it by stepping into the unknown. Early in my career, I was living in Los Angeles and had carved out a strong role with a restaurant manufacturing company. I was growing quickly and managing a major territory; there was stability...

Professional Services

Redefining Men's Portraits

Adam Trujillo helps every day guys see themselves differently Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Adam Trujillo Most men don't walk into a photography studio excited. They walk in skeptically, uncomfortable, and perhaps dreading it. Adam Trujillo knows this because he hears it all the time. "That's honestly one of the most common things I hear," he says. Guys worry about looking stiff, awkward, or too posed. They just want to get through it without looking ridiculous.” But something...

Health + Wellness

Advancing Confidence, Close to Home

The valley’s only EndoLift provider, redefining facial rejuvenation with a modern, nonsurgical approach and elevated, woman-focused care Article by Demi Guillory As the only practice in the Las Vegas Valley currently offering EndoLift, Lumin Physician Aesthetics is the destination for women seeking advanced, nonsurgical cosmetic services close to home. Framing the treatment as both exclusive access and available through the Valley’s sole provider, board-certified physicians Dr. Michelle...

Local Services

High Heels, High Stakes

Women turning sharp instincts, cool nerves, and bold bets into everyday leadership wins Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Casey Jade In business, success rarely comes with a clear playbook. Like a high-stakes game, the most powerful women leaders know how to make smart moves with incomplete information, manage risk without losing their cool, and walk away from the table when the odds no longer serve them. In this “ladies” issue, local women share how they stay composed, trust their...

Life + Culture

Protecting What Girlhood Deserves

Kevin Bacon, SixDegrees.org, Duncan Channon, Advertising Week, and Vegas-based SHERO Foundation unite on national campaign honoring survivors and promoting prevention Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Gannet-Murphy-Car Before a girl ever learns to drive or decides what she wants to be, she should have the chance to simply be young and to imagine, to play, to believe in herself. Girlhood is storybooks and trading friendship bracelets, whispering plans and inside jokes, singing into...

Food + Beverage

From Thailand to the Table

The journey behind Nittaya’s Secret Kitchen Article by Patranya Bhoolsuwan | Photography by Lei Rivera and Andrew Fisher For Nittaya Parawong, cooking has always been about more than food. It’s about family, tradition, and the quiet joy of bringing people together around a table. Today, Nittaya owns Nittaya’s Secret Kitchen, a beloved Thai restaurant in southern Nevada known for its authentic flavors and warm hospitality. But her journey to becoming a successful restaurant owner began...

Life + Culture

Collective Strength

Building space for women to lead, learn, and succeed together Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by AEON Collective and Jaqueline Andrea Collective Women’s Leadership is changing the way women approach professional growth, proving that success does not have to be cookie cutter. Founded by Joyce Toti, the organization was built on a simple but powerful idea: women thrive when they learn, lead, and grow together.  Through mentorship and community-driven programs, Collective Women’s...