Arts + Culture

Local Artist Spotlight: Nicky Soulier

Finding Light Through Art Article by Heather L. King | Photography by Jen Fox Photography For artist Nicky Soulier, oil painting is a kind of refuge, a healing space where hours pass as her brushes move deliberately across canvas and the noise of the outside world fades into a manageable and beautiful process. Her path to painting, however, was anything but linear. For years, Soulier has navigated life-threatening depression, anxiety, ADHD, and complex PTSD. She’s explored nearly every...

Life + Culture

Women Who Lead

Six inspiring local women are redefining business success with purpose and passion Article by Heather L. King | Photography by Jen Fox Photography Women-owned businesses have become a powerful force in Utah’s economy, blending innovation with empathy, resilience with creativity, and building businesses that make things better. Studies consistently show that female entrepreneurs are more likely to reinvest in their communities, support other small businesses, and prioritize workplace culture...

Finance + Legal Services

More Than Money

Financial Planning for What Matters Most Article by Abi Falin Horspool | Photography by Jen Fox Photography When it comes to money, “your future self is going to thank you for what you're doing right now,” Jeff Wood promises. For Jeff, financial planning is about making good financial decisions. That includes helping parents teach their kids how money works, protecting loved ones from unnecessary stress, and making retirement years secure and stress-free. A father of four children between...

Wellness

Investing in Yourself

Suggestions from Stacy Harmer, certified Life and Health Coach Article by Abi Falin Horspool | Photography by Jen Fox Photography Investing in Yourself: Gentle Guidance from Stacy Harmer, Certified Life and Health Coach After unexpectedly losing a child, Stacy Harmer found herself navigating deep grief and depression. The intentional journey she took to heal—body, heart, mind, and spirit—now shapes the compassionate work she does through Vibrant Living Wellness. “I believe it’s absolutely...

Arts + Culture

Nature’s Healing Lens: The Art of Jeri Abel

Golden Elegance Article by Mike Bean | Photography by Jeri Abel Jeri Abel’s lifelong love of nature evolved into an award-winning photography career celebrating the restorative power of the natural world. For years, she began photographing flowers and landscapes hoping to one day turn them into paintings. Today, those dreams have blossomed into a professional career that celebrates the restorative power of the natural world. Jeri’s roots go back to her childhood in Idaho. Her father taught...

Real Estate

Game, Set, Sold

Jenn Sweat Wins in Real Estate and Tennis Alike Article by Abi Falin Horspool | Photography by Jen Fox Photography Jennifer Sweat plays to win. Whether she’s stepping onto a tennis court or navigating a competitive real estate market, she approaches both with the same intensity.  “I’m competitive,” Jenn says. “I like a challenge. And I believe in myself to the extent that I’m willing to go for it 100% and be willing to fail if I fail.” To her, failure is simply a challenge to regroup and look...

Arts + Culture

Local Artist Spotlight: Madeline Rupard

"Sun Shower" Acrylic on Panel Article and Photography by Returning to Utah from NYC, this scene welcomed Madeline Rupard home, the intersection of nature and the city of Springville perfectly reflecting her art philosophy. “The signature of my work is that I like to include those things that we might not usually consider as subjects for a painting,” Madeline says. “The gas station, the rest stop, the highways and roads built in and around the mountains… it’s about embracing the humor and...

Home + Design

A Culture of Care

One Day Doors Does it Right the First Time Article by Abi Falin Horspool | Photography by Jen Fox Photography Janet laughs after I ask if she and her husband Brian were passionate about doors before taking over the Utah dealership of One Day Doors & Closets, the largest company of its kind in North America. “Doors were not on my radar at all,” she says. Before buying the company, the Snows thought of doors much like the rest of us, more like background noise, until something broke. But...

Home Services

Moving Through Life

How Miracle Movers Shows Up for Its Community Article by Abi Falin Horspool | Photography by Jen Fox Photography “We’re your neighbors,” Landon Franchow, owner of Miracle Movers, says. “And we’re here to help.” That idea of community and trust sits at the center of Salt Lake City-based company Miracle Movers. Nearly all of its customers come from within a 50-mile radius of the business. “We're so grateful for our local community because that's who our people are,” says Landon’s wife and...

Arts + Culture

Sugarpost Metal

Who's Behind the Sculptures Article by Abi Falin Horspool | Photography by Jen Fox Photography Maybe you’ve seen them: the slightly scary-looking creatures riding bikes around Oquirrh Lake. When you look a little closer, you might notice they’re made up of recycled parts of bikes and other metal pieces. Or maybe you’ve seen smaller versions of these goblin-like creatures in a boutique shop in Park City. But where did these mysterious creatures come from? Well, that story begins with Fred...