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The Sassy Sisters
A Lifetime of Friendship Article by Rachel Burk | Photography by Brooke Madl Photography The official Sassiehood came together in 2000, but it started over many years. Ultimately, we all had kids graduating from NCHS in 2004. One evening, while out eating dinner, Paula suggested we make our group official with a name. We each wrote down a suggestion and put it in the middle of the table. We read them aloud and chose the Seven Sassies. Later, we dropped seven and just became The Sassy...
April 2024
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Canvas Therapy: Healing Through Art
Megan Hendrix forgoes conventional tools such as paint brushes and charcoal to share stories through full-body abstract expressionism. Article by Amber Dobyns | Photography by Bethany Brewster It’s natural for people to be uncomfortable when trying something new for the first time, but pushing through the discomfort can lead to something beautiful like the abstract art created by Megan Hendrix and her clients. When joining one of Megan’s therapeutic art sessions with The Heart Expression ...
April 2024
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A Self Care Focus
Standing on the line between Self Love and Self Care, Health in Progress carries out its passion. Article by Rachel Burk | Photography by Three Little Chickadees Amidst the pines of Kingwood, two women employ care and compassion, as the roots of their practice. Dr. Noel Boyd and Dr. Amy Plummer, the dynamic duo behind Health in Progress, have dedicated their lives to redefining women's healthcare. Their journey began in traditional healthcare. However, driven by a desire to...
April 2024
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What Would You Say?
Advice You Would Tell Your Younger Self Article by Stacy Leach Julie Vallle Santoro - Finances - To The Young Couple: Buy yourself some land, get it set up as you go through life and no matter what, never sell it. Then when you are ready to retire you have your place. Elicia Wolsey - Career - Do what makes you happy and go where you can make a difference. Selena Maree Meyer - Self-Worth - I would tell my younger self to put ME first. To stop letting other people control the way I...
April 2024
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