Wellness

The Most Meaningful Pursuit

To the women striving for success—in their careers, at home, and in themselves—motivational speaker and life coach Jessica Smarro offers a challenge and the encouragement you need. Article by Jessica Smarro On paper, her life looks good. The career is solid. The house is beautiful. The marriage works. The kids are in the right schools. Her calendar is full, her résumé is impressive, and by every external measure, she is doing exactly what she is supposed to be doing. And yet a quiet question...

Life + Culture

Lifting Others As They Lead

Meet six leading local women who share common threads of storytelling and empowerment, not just for themselves, but for their community—the heart of their work. Article by Tanesha Dillard | Photography by Paula VM Our community is shaped by women who see their professional success as a platform for others. These leaders represent industries ranging from historic Main Street storefronts to cutting-edge technology labs. While their daily tasks vary, they share a commitment to mentorship and...

Finance + Legal Services

Investing In the Power of Women

Discover the local program empowering women to command their financial futures. Article and Photography by Navigating the financial landscape can be difficult for anyone. But add in the way women are often excluded or ignored, and it can be truly daunting for 50% of us. The Women’s Initiative at Sendero is changing that by creating a dedicated space for women to master their financial futures. Founded by Partner and CEO Elizabeth Flavin Crawford, the program moves beyond traditional jargon to...

Life + Culture

How to Debug Your Digital Parenting

Mandy Majors of nextTalk says to stop panicking, start relating, and work with your kids to protect their own hearts and minds from dangers online. Article by Daniel Gertson In the early 2010s, Mandy Majors lived through the nightmare scenario that every parent dreads. It didn’t happen through a late-night chat room or in a hidden app; it happened on a normal morning during the school rush. Her nine-year-old daughter asked a question about an adult topic she had heard about at the school lunch...