Local Services

Life, Law, & Legacy

A life built on empathy, service, and lasting impact Article by Toni Ferrara | Photography by Katie Levine Photography Bobby Taghavi does not fit the cliché of the trial lawyer. There is no thunderous voice, no theatrics crafted to dominate a courtroom that you tend to see from other lawyer stereotypes. Instead, what defines the Managing Partner of Sweet James is something quieter but far more enduring: an unshakable work ethic and a belief that success is measured not only in verdicts but in...

Local Services

Walking Forward with Confidence

How Valley Coach Sharon West is Helping Teens Thrive Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Sharon West The teenage years are a time of rapid change, development, and discovery. Teens are navigating friendships, independence, school pressures, and big decisions about their future, all while learning who they are. At such an important stage, confidence plays a powerful role in shaping how they approach challenges and opportunities. That’s the heart behind Walk Forward Coaching, a program...

Local Services

Where Wild Hearts Heal

How one woman’s calling turned into a sanctuary where mustangs and people heal through connection. Article by Kylie Strawn-Badger | Photography by Nichole Eckman For more than twenty years, Siarra Decomi built a career in commercial lending, finance, and real estate, fields grounded in structure and achievement. She thrived in that world, but something inside her began to stir. “I spent over 20 years in commercial lending, finance, and real estate before transitioning into business and...

Local Services

Building Hope One Home at a Time

From service to shelter, restoring dignity one home and community at a time Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by 1MISSION In the border towns of northern Mexico, families are working side by side with their neighbors to build more than just houses, they’re building stronger communities and brighter futures. At the heart of this movement is the valley based 1MISSION, a nonprofit organization founded by Jason and Tina Law of Peoria. The couple often traveled with their church to Mexico on...