Finance + Legal Services

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True legacy requires wealth and wellness Article by Michael Funaro | Photography by WestPac Wealth Partners True abundance means ensuring our heirs have both financial resources to thrive and the emotional wellness to sustain them.  For many, wealth and mental health have been treated as parallel lines to not intersect.  Even worse, the topic of discussing mental health issues was dismissed and shrouded in an old school silence behind closed doors in fear of judgement or a stigma.  It is not...

Life + Culture

Girls On The Run

An area non-profit that gets young women moving and believing in themselves Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Brandon Roland Erica Schulte started running as a child to cope with difficult times in her tender life. She remembers, "My mom was single with six kids, so my childhood was a little rough. I actually started running as a very young girl around the neighborhood because it was kind of my exit from general life stress." The benefits from running inspired the Rose Productions...

Local Services

Pawsitively Polite

Dog trainer helps owners have a better relationship with their pet Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Becca Spears and provided How does a preschool music teacher become a certified dog trainer? For Debbie Tangen, owner of Pawsitively Polite Dog Obedience Training, the change came easily. "Turns out, teaching music to preschoolers and training dogs really isn't that different," she says. "They both have short attention spans, poor impulse control, and a constant need for attention. So...

Life + Culture

Growing Futures

Bringing education and support to Johnson County kids and families Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by United Way of Greater Kansas City On the Growing Futures Early Education webpage, it says, "Kids get one childhood. Let's make it count." For the past 60 years, they've accomplished this goal by supporting families and children during the early years of development. The kids get a strong start in life, and their parents don't have to go it alone. The center, located in the heart of...

Wellness

Whole Family Support

Method Pediatric Therapy and Wellness understands the importance of including everyone in a child's therapy Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by McKenna Bostick Pediatric therapy not only impacts the life of the child involved but also has a positive influence on the entire family thanks to the child's ability to communicate, move, and participate in daily life. Method Pediatric Therapy and Wellness brings occupational, physical, and speech therapy into the child's world — home, school...

Life + Culture

Rise of the Creatives

The Next Paige Foundation wrapped up its fourth creative camp in July Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Emmalee Rathsam When The Next Paige founder Elaina Paige was a little girl, she dreamt about becoming a professional dancer, dancing for Debbie Allen and opening her own studio.  All three of those dreams she accomplished through hard work and belief. Now as a business owner, nonprofit founder and mother, Paige’s driving passion as an adult is instilling hard work and belief into...

Food + Beverage

Tomato Butter

An insanely simple August staple to elevate your summer flavors Article and Photography by Bev Weidner Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 3-4 garlic cloves 1 Tbs. Extra-virgin olive oil 1 pinch of salt 2 sticks butter, room temp Instructions Preheat your oven to 400. Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, along with the garlic cloves, tablespoon of oil and a pinch of salt. Toss with your fingers and roast for 30 minutes. Transfer the tomatoes to a food...

Health + Wellness

Why We Are Changing the Way We Price Therapy

Therapy has become less stigmatized, but for many folks it doesn't feel accessible. Even when someone is ready to ask for support, the cost of care can create another barrier. At the same time, providing thoughtful, high-quality therapy requires a pricing model that allows clinicians to feel supported and practices to remain sustainable.At Reimagine Mental Health Collective, we believe both things can be true: therapy should be more financially accessible, and therapists should be fairly...

Health + Wellness

Therapy Is More Than Talking About Feelings

A lot of people hear the word “therapy” and immediately picture sitting on a couch, talking about childhood, crying about feelings, or being asked, “How does that make you feel?” And feelings can be part of therapy.But therapy is not just talking about feelings.For a lot of people, therapy is the first place they get to slow down and actually sort through the pressure they have been carrying, be intentional about how they are approaching life, and learn tools that help them live more in...

Life + Culture

Sprinkle Some Spritz into Summer

Poolside hangs just got tastier with these fruity cocktail and mocktail recipes Article by Victoria Moore and Bev Weidner | Photography by Jessica Roark and Bev Weidner Simple Rosé Sangria Ingredients 2 bottles rosé, one still, one sparkling 1 cup brandy 4 oranges, two juiced and two sliced 2 peaches, pitted and sliced A few sprigs of mint Instructions In a large carafe or pitcher, add the brandy and fresh orange juice. Then add the sliced peaches and oranges. Pour both...