Food + Beverage

From Thailand to the Table

The journey behind Nittaya’s Secret Kitchen Article by Patranya Bhoolsuwan | Photography by Lei Rivera and Andrew Fisher For Nittaya Parawong, cooking has always been about more than food. It’s about family, tradition, and the quiet joy of bringing people together around a table. Today, Nittaya owns Nittaya’s Secret Kitchen, a beloved Thai restaurant in southern Nevada known for its authentic flavors and warm hospitality. But her journey to becoming a successful restaurant owner began...

Life + Culture

Collective Strength

Building space for women to lead, learn, and succeed together Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by AEON Collective and Jaqueline Andrea Collective Women’s Leadership is changing the way women approach professional growth, proving that success does not have to be cookie cutter. Founded by Joyce Toti, the organization was built on a simple but powerful idea: women thrive when they learn, lead, and grow together.  Through mentorship and community-driven programs, Collective Women’s...

Health + Wellness

Advancing Confidence, Close to Home

The valley’s only EndoLift provider, redefining facial rejuvenation with a modern, nonsurgical approach and elevated, woman-focused care Article by Demi Guillory As the only practice in the Las Vegas Valley currently offering EndoLift, Lumin Physician Aesthetics is the destination for women seeking advanced, nonsurgical cosmetic services close to home. Framing the treatment as both exclusive access and available through the Valley’s sole provider, board-certified physicians Dr. Michelle...

Local Services

High Heels, High Stakes

Women turning sharp instincts, cool nerves, and bold bets into everyday leadership wins Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Casey Jade In business, success rarely comes with a clear playbook. Like a high-stakes game, the most powerful women leaders know how to make smart moves with incomplete information, manage risk without losing their cool, and walk away from the table when the odds no longer serve them. In this “ladies” issue, local women share how they stay composed, trust their...

Life + Culture

Protecting What Girlhood Deserves

Kevin Bacon, SixDegrees.org, Duncan Channon, Advertising Week, and Vegas-based SHERO Foundation unite on national campaign honoring survivors and promoting prevention Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Gannet-Murphy-Car Before a girl ever learns to drive or decides what she wants to be, she should have the chance to simply be young and to imagine, to play, to believe in herself. Girlhood is storybooks and trading friendship bracelets, whispering plans and inside jokes, singing into...

Finance + Legal Services

The Wealth Transfer Reshaping Financial Futures

The largest transfer of wealth in history is already underway. As baby boomers begin passing down trillions of dollars in assets, including an estimated 4.6 trillion in real estate, Generation X and millennials are stepping into a new era of financial responsibility.While this shift creates opportunity, it also introduces complex legal, tax, and financial decisions especially when real estate is involved.At Michaelson Law, we help individuals and families throughout Nevada navigate these...

Life + Culture

The Greatest Investment

Transform your mindset, and every choice, relationship, and opportunity in your life gains new power Article by Belanie Dishong | Photography by Ashley Marie When you think of investment, you think of return. You put something in, and over time, it grows. It multiplies. It pays dividends. Now imagine this: If you could choose the dividends in your life, what would they be? Greater confidence? Stronger relationships? A thriving business? Clarity in your decisions? Peace in your home? Freedom...

Life + Culture

Investing Made Understandable

What AI is really doing behind the scenes Article by Rishma M. Khimji As someone who has spent two decades in technology and leading teams, I am often asked a version of the same question – “What is AI actually doing for me?” In investing, that question is especially important. Financial markets already feel complex, and layering technology on top can sound intimidating. Investment technology is growing rapidly, and artificial intelligence is already reshaping how strategies are built...

Auto + Marine

Luxury That Lasts

Why choosing Mercedes-Benz is a long-term investment in safety, quality, and community connection Article by Vivian Greggory Luxury has always been about more than indulgence — at its best, it’s about choosing quality that enhances everyday life. Today’s buyers are looking not just for beautiful design and elevated experiences, but for purchases that hold their value over time. Nowhere is that shift more evident than in the automotive world. For Jaymie Hampson, Area General Manager of...

Life + Culture

Investing in Dignity

Strengthening community through access: how Project Marilyn is ending period poverty in Nevada Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Dragonfly Portrait Design Photography Most people in Southern Nevada will never see period poverty on a billboard. It doesn’t look dramatic from the outside. It looks like a mom in the grocery aisle doing math between pads and pasta, a teenager skipping school because she’s terrified of staining her jeans, or someone folding socks into their underwear and...