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...

Beauty

Fresh Face, All Day

Pro tips for a softer approach that effortlessly shifts from day to night. Article by Caroline Mitchell | Photography by Paula VM In her 17 years as a makeup artist, Molly Farris has watched many trends come and go. But lately, the shift she’s noticed has been less about what’s added and more about what’s left out. “People want to look like themselves,” she says. “Just a little more polished.” Here’s her advice on how to get a look that works for all occasions, and is perfectly you.   The...

Fitness

Core Power Simplified

Local expert Danielle Edwards shares essential mat exercises to transform your posture and power at home. Photography by Jessi Edison If you’ve ever finished a workout feeling more wrecked than refreshed, it might be time to roll out the mat. Pilates has long been the gold standard for building a strong core, improved posture, and long, lean muscle, but its greatest secret is how it leaves you feeling: energized rather than exhausted.   We know that getting to a studio isn't always feasible...

Life + Culture

Mother Knows Best

The life-changing lessons we’ve finally admitted she was right about. Article and Photography by They say she’s always right. It turns out, she pretty much always is. For our May issue, we’ve collected the most profound, hilarious, and life-changing advice your mothers ever gave you. Accompanied by your favorite photos, these are the lessons that prove "mamma knows best" isn't just a pithy phrase—it's a legacy we get to live.   Hope Especially since my dad died, my mom and I begin every...

Food + Beverage

Sharing Food From Heart to Table

The flavors you know and love, now with a front door. Photography by Jessi Edison Shelby Hayward is no stranger to Boerne Lifestyle readers. In these pages, she’s known as much for her vibrant recipes as for her heart for the community. Many of our readers remember her tireless efforts to provide meals to residents, first responders, and volunteers after last year’s July 4th flooding as a testament to her "people-first" philosophy. Now, the founder of Shelby’s Dae-ly Meals is embarking on a...

Travel

A Whole Wellness Retreat

How Newman-Dailey uses its deep roots in Destin to design the perfect escape to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect.  Article by Coast to Coast & Co. | Photography by Kristen Evans Photography In a world that moves at an exhausting pace, taking intentional time for yourself has become more than a luxury—it’s a vital part of whole-person wellness. Surrounding yourself with the right people plays a powerful role in that well-being. Close friends who uplift, encourage, and ground you can help...

Arts + Culture

A Bond Forged in Bronze

Mother-and-daughter artists Marianne and Scy Caroselli share a lifelong devotion to sculpture, creating bronze works that reflect perseverance, creativity, and the love between generations. Article by Rey Lopez | Photography by Joshua Aldama When Marianne and Scy Caroselli talk about art, the conversation moves effortlessly between memories, laughter, and the serene gravity of the craft. One story leads to another, recollections prompt corrections, jokes follow, and soon enough, another story...