Fitness

Lift Like Her

Altered Athletics is Redefining Strength Training for Women Through Coaching, Community, and Confidence Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by Danielle Muccillo For many women, stepping into a traditional gym can feel less like entering a space for self-improvement and more like navigating uncertainty—wondering whether they are using the right equipment, following the right program, or simply taking up too much space. At Altered Athletics, that hesitation is replaced with structure...

Auto + Marine

A Refined British Powerhouse

The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster Remains True to the Brand’s Timeless DNA Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Courtesy Aston Martin Historically, British marque Aston Martin has been considered a luxury brand that prides itself on individuality and traditional European class. After all, it’s the preferred vehicle of suave, sophisticated agent James Bond. Its signature V8 Vantage coupe, introduced in 1977, was the original British supercar. Now, the 2026 Roadster joins its...

Food + Beverage

Ladies Who Lunch

Restaurants Ready to Host Scottsdale's Fierce Female Leaders, Redefining the Concept of a Midday Meeting Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by Provided Power lunches have long been part of the business playbook, but today’s version looks different—especially for women. The ideal setting blends style with substance. It is about more than a good meal; it is about a space that supports connection, clarity, and confidence. At Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen at Andaz Scottsdale Resort &...

Travel

Exploring Milan

Visiting Italy for the Olympics, Here's What I Saw, Ate, and Where I Stayed Article and Photography by Tara Hitchcock “Do you know who is sitting behind you?” my server Laura Ventura whispered after pouring me a second glass of Valpolicella Ripasso Classico. “Simone Biles,” she said, smiling.  I waited to turn around, choosing to play it cool, and twirled my fork into my tagliolini al limone e pepe rosa —the signature lemon pasta dish a father and son from Indianapolis had insisted I try the...

Life + Culture

From the Publisher ...

Article and Photography by There’s something especially meaningful about putting together this Women’s Issue. As I reflect on the stories within these pages, I find myself thinking not just about the women featured here, but about the women who have shaped my own life, showing me what’s possible through their inspiration and support.  This issue is a celebration of all of that. It’s about the entrepreneurs taking leaps of faith, the leaders creating space for others, the mothers balancing it...

Life + Culture

Designing the Magic

Cristina Maggiore Shapes the Look, Feel, and Success of a Thriving Restaurant Empire Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Danielle Muccillo When diners think of Hash Kitchen, The Italiano, The Mexicano, and the bevy of show-stopping restaurants in the Chef Joey Concepts empire, delicious and creative foods immediately come to mind. However, the show actually starts the moment guests walk through the doors and into a dazzling environment that wows every sense other than taste.  And this...

Arts + Culture

Rising Star

Scottsdale Actor Hailey Glicksman Makes Film Debut in Coming-of-Age Comedy Article by Rebecca Rhoades | Photography by Danielle Muccillo Greater Phoenix has had its share of residents who made it big on the silver screen: the original Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter; comedian and Saturday Night Live star Aidy Bryant; actresses Busy Phillips and Haley Lu Richardson; and, of course, Hollywood’s current sweetheart, Emma Stone. Now, Scottsdale native Hailey Glicksman is one step closer to seeing her...

Health + Wellness

Prioritizing Mental Health

How the Conversation Around Mental Wellness is Changing Lives Article by Sherry York | Photography by Provided by Solari Crisis & Human Services As 2026 begins and many consider exercise routines or healthier eating, mental health deserves equal attention. Mental health has moved from a taboo subject to an essential wellness priority. Since the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched nationally in July 2022, crisis calls have climbed steadily each year, and not just from people in acute danger...

Fitness

CarolAnn Tutera: Invest in Your Health

Health Innovator Shares Tips for Greater Vitality Article by Catherine J. Rourke | Photography by Danielle Muccillo Wellness isn’t just about fit bands, food fads, or fitness trackers. Good health is “an inside job” that begins with the mind, body, and soul in proper balance. People spend years building a life … investing in their education, career, home, and family. But they often neglect their own self-care, overlooking a “return” on their lifelong investment. CarolAnn Tutera, the...

Life + Culture

Liquid Assets

Building a Cellar That Pays Dividends on the Palate and in the Wallet Article by Alison Bailin Batz Some investments hang on walls. Others sit in portfolios. The most delicious of investments, however, are right under one’s nose, quite literally. Fine wine has long been one of the world’s most intoxicating assets, prized not only for its complexity in the glass but also for its ability to appreciate over time. For some, it holds impressive resale and auction value. For others, it delivers...