Life + Culture

The Bless-Ed Life

Renee Davis shares her story of resilience, choice and breaking generational cycles. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway For Renee Davis, writing a book was never a new idea. It was one that had quietly followed her for decades. “I’ve always wanted to travel the world uplifting others,” she says. But as a young mother, Davis knew that dream would have to wait. Years later, with her children grown and the business she built, Blind Bear, thriving...

Life + Culture

Publisher's Letter

Growing Together Article by Candice Johnson | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway Dear Readers, As Sonoran Foothills City Lifestyle continues to grow, I’m excited to share that I’m looking for a partner publisher who shares my passion for celebrating local businesses, sharing inspiring stories, and connecting our community. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit to build meaningful relationships and help shape the publication’s next...

Life + Culture

The Good Life

Veteran James Regan reflects on gratitude, character and the family that defines his greatest legacy. Article and Photography by Ashley Hathaway There are some answers you hear differently when you’re sitting across from someone. Today, James Regan is a husband, father and owner of Valor Legacy Wealth, but long before building a family and career here in Arizona, he spent seven and a half years serving in the military. When I sat down with James in his family home to talk about military...

Food + Beverage

Fueled by Family

How Ryan and Lauren Harrell turned family, food and community into Fork Fuel. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway We sat down with Ryan and Lauren Harrell to talk about Fork Fuel, but before long, the conversation became about something much bigger than meal prep. It became a conversation about family. Ryan describes himself simply as “a guy that loves food.” When someone returns from vacation, he wants to know: Where did you go, and what did...