Health + Wellness

A Seat at the Table

An intimate evening to celebrate and uplift women in the midst of their many roles Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Naomi Hill Photography Throughout time, a table has been considered a symbol of closeness and intentionality. It facilitates conversations that most do not slow down long enough to start, and it creates space for genuine connection in the midst of chaos.  A scenario that many women crave, but cannot always find.  Elaina Paige, former professional dancer and founder of...

Style + Beauty

Dear Society

Kansas City women’s clothing store celebrates 10 years Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Samantha Levi Photography, Chanel Jezek Walking into Dear Society is like a breath of fresh air. An oasis in the midst of the downtown hustle and bustle, this women’s clothing store along Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City provides a sense of calm and belonging like no other.  This kind of guest experience is not only important to owner and founder Chanel Jezek, but it is central to the way she...

Health + Wellness

Ask the Expert

How Testosterone Affects Fat Storage and Belly Fat Article by Kimberly Losik | Photography by Rita Clark There are three hormones that affect metabolism: Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone. And yes, women also need testosterone. Estrogen and Progesterone drop significantly in what we all know as menopause which is a hallmark of change in metabolism. Testosterone, however, has a very gradual decline which begins as young as 30. The decline is so gradual that women often don’t notice and...

Food + Beverage

Homemade English Muffins

Take your Mother's Day brunch to the next level of homemade Article and Photography by Bev Weidner Look at them! This was a total experiment, but I wanted to document anyway in case they worked out. And they worked out!  You should try making them! The stirring of the dough (100 times in the same direction) sounds like a lot, but it goes by in about a minute. It’s captivating to watch the gluten form and stretch and get webby right in the bowl. It’s a slight project recipe, but jot this down...