Finance + Legal Services

Helping Community

St. Charles Attorney Rudy Beck Shares Legal Expertise In Protecting Families And Their Financial Assets Article by Stacey Collins-Bibb, Ed.D. | Photography by Casey Pierce “It’s important to dedicate your time, talent and treasure to helping those in your community,” Rudy Beck says, regarding professional and personal endeavors. “I’ve been doing this for over 50 years, and I still love helping people find a better way.” Rudy Beck is an attorney, a military veteran and a dedicated member of...

Life + Culture

Investing One's Time

Advice Editorial: Ways To Give Back Article by Mel Boban The most limited resource people have is time. When thinking about investing or donating, we often consider money or physical assets. But in reality, dedicating time to a cause or foundation in local communities pays off tenfold, too. There are many ways, both one-time and ongoing, to help in neighborhoods and in many cases all they cost is time. The best part is that you can include friends and family members, and maybe even get a...

Home Services

Taking Care Of Loved Ones

CaringLegends: Secure Compassionate Care Like Families Would Provide Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson It has been said that the best investment one can make isn’t in gold. It’s in the people you love. Pat McKay and the CaringLegends staff help people make those deposits every day. “So many times, people want to take their loved ones to a facility, but the compassionate care they expect is sometimes not there,” says Pat, director of the St. Louis-based, in-home care services and social...

Health + Wellness

Transform Scars Into Superpowers

Sisi Siham Helps Women Rise Beyond Adversities Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson Sisi is so much more than her adversity. And she wants other women to understand that they are, too. Siham “Sisi” Surgant is a mom. She speaks five languages and holds three degrees. She has traveled the world. She is a transformation coach, a designer and now a medalist in bikini bodybuilding. But it’s her story of struggle that fuels her passion. The Cottleville woman was severely burned on her chin...