Education

Honoring NCL Graduates

Cypress NCL seniors whose service leaves a lasting impact Article by Elaine Verde This spring, the Cypress Chapters of the National Charity League celebrated their graduating members. Since seventh grade, these young women, alongside their mothers, have contributed thousands of volunteer hours to local nonprofits—making a lasting impact across the community. Congratulations to the Cypress Diamonds, Yellow Rose, Gems, Belles, and Pearls on this meaningful milestone! Diamonds:  Top - left to...

Wellness

Peak Performance

The proactive power of hormone therapy Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Sunny Rajabi | Sunburst Photography Women are often told that fatigue, brain fog, and a slowing metabolism are just 'part of getting older.' But what if they didn’t have to be? For many, a shift in physical and mental well-being isn't just a passage of time—it’s a biological change in hormones. We sat down with Amy Calder, owner of Peak Health & Aesthetics to discuss how hormone replacement therapy helps women...

Life + Culture

Women of Influence

Celebrating Women: Local Leaders Driving Change, Inspiring Others, and Giving Back Article by Laura SanchezQuan | Photography by Sunny Rajabi Naressa MacKinnon Co-Founder, VitaMedics & OasisRX Harris County ESD 9 Commissioner   Share a brief bio about yourself I’m an entrepreneur, healthcare innovator, and public safety leader who built my career from the ground up. Starting at the front desk, I rose to Chief Operating Officer of a multi-state neurology group before building...

Beauty

The Art of Looking Like You

A luxe, boutique approach to beauty that’s all about refinement—not reinvention. Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Daniel Arizpe In the world of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, patients today are looking for more than dramatic before-and-after photos. They want to feel comfortable, heard, and confident in the hands of someone who understands that every face and body tells a different story. They want to look like themselves–just polished and refreshed. That philosophy is at the...