Education

Empowering Women is Cost-Effective

Why workplaces should support the women they rely on Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour | Photography by Willis Bretz Fifty percent of the American workforce is comprised of women, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, and just when most of us are coming into our best working years in terms of expertise, power, and confidence, we are also faced with a biologically and neurologically transformative time: menopause. Up until recently, menopause was not commonly discussed. Women were expected...

Arts + Culture

Down the Rabbit Hole

The high-flying, death-defying Cirque-style show will awaken your inner child Article by Angela Rudolph Tayour A hush comes over the crowd as an enchanting voice, singing gentle Italian opera, fills the auditorium. Alice appears, followed quickly by the white rabbit and various Alice in Wonderland-inspired characters, all clad in sparkling, imaginative costumes that follow the storyline from the beloved classic. You’re instantly enthralled by this magical world where anything is possible. ...

Arts + Culture

The Sound of Leadership

At the Reno Philharmonic and Las Vegas Philharmonic, two conductors are proving that great leadership, like great music, transcends labels. Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering On any given concert night in Nevada, two of the most powerful leaders in the state might be standing quietly in front of an orchestra with baton raised, and a hall holding its breath. It’s a striking reality: the two leading professional orchestras in the state are both steered by women. In Reno, Laura Jackson leads...

Life + Culture

Alli Vilines Means Business

Creating space for the next generation of women entrepreneurs Article by Liza Belka For Alli Vilines, entrepreneurship didn’t start with the traditional business plan. It started with an idea, a dorm room, and a willingness to figure it out as she went. At 18, she launched her first venture, a clothing brand, learning early that building something from the ground up takes more than creativity. It takes grit, resourcefulness, and the ability to keep moving forward even when the path isn’t...