Finance + Legal Services

Investing in Their Future

Amanda Leija of Equitable Advisors Shares Four Strategies to Help Families Prepare for Education Costs Article by Amanda Leija | Photography by Contributed As a financial advisor, I’m proud to help families build financial strategies that support what matters most — including education. Before entering the financial services industry, I spent years working in education, where I saw firsthand how access to resources and preparation can shape a student’s future opportunities. That experience...

Health + Wellness

Training Young Athletes to WorkHarder

Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Hailey Faria Photography WorkHarder Athletics proves that the difference between a great young athlete and an even better version of themselves is just the right environment. The Little Rock gym’s intensive yet thoughtful training programs equip the next generation of athletes with the tools they need to succeed physically and mentally. “WorkHarder Athletics was built on the belief that every athlete possesses far more potential than they realize,”...

Arts + Culture

Color, Movement and Connection

Amy Eichler's Fast-Paced, Intuitive Approach Transforms Movement and Emotion into Vivid Works of Art Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Miles Witt Boyer, contributed From the canvas to the stage, Amy Eichler has always been drawn to the arts. She grew up painting with her mother and taking dance lessons, developing a love for both visual and performing arts at an early age. “I’m thankful to have been able to turn both my passions into careers,” she says. When she’s not painting...

Arts + Culture

Guitar Wars

High-Energy Guitar Competition Creates Confident Performers and Future Musicians Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Contributed Guitar teacher David Dunavant believes no obstacle should stand in the way of a kid who dreams of becoming the next guitar hero. As the founder of Little Rock’s Guitar Wars, he created a high-energy, low-pressure competition that encourages rookies to let loose while supporting a nonprofit dedicated to underserved children.  “The core mission is to bridge the...