Event Planning + Services

Grace Meets Intention

Ascendance Productions creates wedding days filled with calm energy, heartfelt personalization, and unforgettable beauty. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline On any wedding morning, there is a moment when the energy shifts. Nerves soften, excitement settles, and a quiet sense of readiness appears. Jacqueline, owner of Ascendance Productions , lives for that moment. It is the place where calm meets creativity, where thoughtful planning lifts the weight from a couple’s...

Professional Services

Organized for Growth

Virtual support that helps small businesses reclaim time and balance life. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline When Sarah Neisen talks about “organizing chaos,” her words instantly click with small business owners. It’s not just a catchy phrase. It’s her calling. As the founder of Neisen Consulting , Sarah has built a thriving business dedicated to helping entrepreneurs get back something they often lose in the hustle of running a company: time. Before launching Neisen...

Food + Beverage

A Little Beach Day in Eagan

How a family turned a favorite Reno treat into a local hangout that brings fro-yo, fun, and community spirit to Eagan. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline If you’ve ever wished for a quick break in the middle of a long day, Yogurt Beach in Eagan delivers exactly that feeling. The company tagline says it best: Escape to the ultimate 10-minute vacation. Bright colors, friendly service, and rotating flavors make the shop feel like a small getaway, palm tree included. Yogurt...

Entertainment

Gold Culture Entertainment Keeps Joy Spinning

How Joel Lopez turned a campus radio spark into a career bringing music and community together. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Traci Hoskin Joel Lopez never expected to become one of the Twin Cities’ most requested DJs. Gold Culture Entertainment actually started with something very different: a gold-plating jewelry venture he launched in college. The business itself didn’t last long, but the name stuck, and eventually followed him into the path he was truly meant to pursue. Joel...

Wellness

Total Body Reset

Private. Personalized. Luxurious. One wellness destination is redefining how we take care of ourselves. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline From the outside, Optimum Health doesn’t scream “clinic.” And that’s exactly the point. Inside the doors of this private, boutique wellness destination on the Inver Grove Heights–Eagan border, patients are greeted not with a waiting room full of strangers, but with serene spaces designed for individualized care and total privacy. Dr...

Health + Wellness

Letting Go of The Pressure to Be Perfect

Local therapist helps Eagan residents find peace in imperfection. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline We live in a culture that glorifies productivity. The “hustle” has become a badge of honor, and rest can sometimes feel like weakness. But what happens when doing our best turns into never feeling good enough? That’s where Maddy Trenholm, MSW, LICSW, can help. A licensed therapist based in Eagan and the owner of Maddy Trenholm Counseling , Maddy helps adults untangle the...

Life + Culture

Community in Motion

Meet three Eagan women whose passion for service, creativity, and leadership is strengthening local ties and inspiring others to build meaningful relationships where they live. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Nicole Engstrom Lisa Carmichael For Lisa Carmichael, community isn’t an abstract idea. It’s the engine behind everything she builds. As a fractional chief marketing officer (CMO), she has learned that her greatest impact comes from helping others step into their own potential...

Home Services

Clean Homes, Clear Minds

A local crew bringing healthier, calmer living spaces through thoughtful products and heartfelt service. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline There are turning points in life that quietly steer us toward our purpose. For Leah Mtegha, founder of The Green Clean Crew , that turning point began in 2011 after the passing of her father. At the time, she was an event planner at the University of Minnesota. When her mom needed extra financial support, Leah started cleaning homes...

Life + Culture

Eagan City Lifestyle's 3rd Anniversary Celebration

Thank you to all our partners for an amazing year! Article and Photography by Congratulations to our 2025 Awardees! Marcy Baumann— VENDELLA euro boutique & coffee haus Lisa Cline— Lisa Cline Photography Eagan Fire. Department  Traci Leffner— Sovran, Inc. Lisa Linder— Wigs by Opulence Ann Schreiber— Copywriting for You Ian Smith— Omega Exteriors Carl Troje— Union 32 Crafthouse Jen Williams— Union Fitness   Check out highlights from our 3rd Anniversary Celebration here at: ...

Fitness

Fighting Parkinson’s Together, One Punch at a Time

Rock Steady Boxing Eagan, where community, courage, and connection help those living with Parkinson’s fight back. Article by Ann Schreiber | Photography by Lisa Cline At first glance, the gym at The Commons on Marice doesn’t look like your typical boxing ring. There’s no roaring crowd, no spotlight, no winner’s belt waiting at the end. Instead, there’s laughter, focused energy, and a group of determined people gloving up to fight something invisible: Parkinson’s disease. This is Rock...