Local Services

Invest in Sustainability

How a local non profit is spearheading efforts to invest in our environment through sustainable practices Article by Casey Creque In the heart of Alabama’s fastest-growing city, a small but determined nonprofit is making a big impact. The Huntsville Environmental Coalition (HEC) is dedicated to shaping Huntsville into a model for sustainable urban development. By bringing together businesses, individuals, and local organizations, HEC is working to ensure the city’s rapid growth doesn’t come at...

Home + Design

A Well-Loved Home

Plush furniture, jewel toned colors, and sparkling gold accents breathe life and livability into this Twickenham home Photography by Joe Davis Publisher Amy Lemley Bailey of the eponymous magazine group, Amy Bailey Media, showcases style in every aspect of her life from the magazines she publishes to her home. Bailey loves rooms to be inviting, to feel livable and alive, and to have personality. She wants her home to exude a life well lived in a perfectly imperfect way. “Your home should not...

Finance + Legal Services

The Gold Standard

Gold prices are soaring, what does that mean for investments? Article by Amy Bailey Jewelry heists often conjure up visions of Grace Kelly jaunting around the French Riviera and prowling on rooftops to secretly steal from high society, but this past fall's Louvre Museum robbery was anything but covert and had a particular motivation: the soaring value of gold. The Louvre break-in is part of a wider pattern of criminals targeting museums not for their art, but for their jewels, gold, and...

Finance + Legal Services

We The PeopleTec

A first-hand look inside Employee Owned PeopleTec Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Tamika Watford "I truly love my job. I love our team. We work hard, celebrate each other’s wins, and learn from each other’s stumbles," says Executive Vice President Anna Catherine Osteen of her career at PeopleTec. With a culture of excellence and processes founded on improvement, employee-owned PeopleTec strives to be better every day. From the beginning, PeopleTec's founders, Terry Jennings and Doug...

Wellness

Invest in Therapy

The Huntsville Therapist Stephanie Cashin shares why you should take to the time to talk Article by Stephanie Cashin Burnout isn’t a personality flaw. It’s biology: a body that’s been running beyond its capacity for too long. And eventually, the body does what it’s designed to do, forces a stop. Not always dramatically. More often, it happens quietly. It looks like waking up tired even after a full night in bed. Cravings and crashes you can’t “discipline” your way out of. A shorter fuse, a...

Arts + Culture

Take Me To Church

Hymns that remind us of our roots Article by Casey Creque Huntsvillians share their favorite church hymns Laudes Domini - This   is a melody that our church organist frequently played as a solo recessional, as the congregation was leaving. It meant we were headed to Shoney's for the lunch buffet. Now when I hear it, it still makes me happy…and hungry.  - Brad Clasgens, AVIQ What a Friend we have in Jesus  - My grandmother relied on this song to get her through hard moments and I...

Health + Wellness

Invest In Health

Invest in your overall health for a full life Article by Casey Creque An investment in our health is arguably the most important one we can make, but this investment isn't all monetary. It can be easy to get caught up in the latest trends or advice, so we sat down with Dr. Henry Lemley of HankMD to set the record straight. Here he shares a practical, prevention-focused approach to longevity as we discuss smart nutrition, effective exercise, preventative screenings, today’s most important...

Travel

Invest In A Life Well Traveled

Why travel matters and how it brings new perspective, connection and memories Article by Julie Ann Hargett In the South, we understand the value of gathering — around a table, on a porch, at the end of a long day. We understand that time together is never wasted. Travel, at its heart, is simply an extension of that philosophy. In a world that moves quickly and measures success in acquisitions, travel offers something quieter and far more meaningful. It shapes perspective, strengthens bonds...

Travel

Palm Beach Bound

There is no place more ritzy, more posh, and more opulent than Palm Beach Article and Photography by Amy Bailey A meticulously tailored, tropical fairytale nestled on a 16-mile barrier island in southern Florida, there is no place more ritzy, no place more posh, and no place more opulent than Palm Beach. This bubble of luxury is one of the most concentrated areas of wealth on the planet. However Palm Beach isn't just residency for those whose happily-ever-after is more diamonds and caviar, but...

Education

Invest In Community

A look inside how The Bullpen Foundation is investing in youth sports in the community Article by Cooper Smitherman Youth sports serve as the foundation for many kids’ lives, but the unfortunate reality is that many young athletes lack access to the resources that contribute to their success. Jason Landers has made it his mission to fill this need for Huntsville’s youngest baseball and softball players. While he helps families secure their financial futures as a financial advisor during the...