Health + Wellness

Life-Changing Care

How AOC Physicians helps Tempe residents hear, breathe, and live better Article by Michelle Talsma | Photography by Greg Zehe Quality of life is often defined by the smallest, most easily overlooked details: breathing without effort, hearing clearly across a crowded room, moving through the day without dizziness or strain. When those everyday functions falter, the disruption may begin quietly, then steadily grow. For many Tempe residents, addressing those challenges begins at AOC Physicians. ...

Real Estate

Built to Last

Forty years invested in place, people, and the quiet discipline of showing up—the story of Randy Courtney. Article and Photography by Jett Arredondo   Long before the tailored suits and polished watches, there was a steel mill in Indiana. Randy Courtney grew up watching his father work long hours with his hands, no shortcuts, no excess. Money was limited, but pride was not. Summers were spent on his grandfather’s Indiana farm, where discipline was a way of life. His grandfather balanced...

Life + Culture

The Women Shaping Tempe

Celebrating the nominees for the 2026 Tempe Chamber Business Woman of the Year Award. Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by JDesigns The Tempe Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the return of the 2026 Women Leadership Conference, a celebration of the women who lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact in Tempe. This annual event shines a spotlight on those who have gone above and beyond, strengthening our business community and inspiring others through their leadership. The women...

Home + Design

Before the Walls Exist

Inside Nita & Hearth’s approach to designing homes that feel intentional, warm, and deeply lived-in Article by Jett Arredondo | Photography by Provided   The earliest stage of a project feels much like a painter facing a blank canvas. There is a quiet pause before anything takes shape—where nothing is finished, yet everything already matters. It is within that moment that the design work truly begins. “When I’m handed architectural plans, I see possibility before anything else,” says Jaydin...