Life + Culture

Beyond the Golden Hour

Emily Simpson and Gina Kirschenheiter: A South Orange County Sisterhood Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Travis Shields The afternoon light in South Orange County has a specific way of settling—a warm, honeyed glow that makes the rugged coastline look like a vintage postcard. For Emily Simpson and Gina Kirschenheiter, best known as Real Housewives of Orange County, this isn't just a backdrop for a television show; it’s the community where they’ve cultivated a bond that feels far more...

Life + Culture

Women’s Wisdom

Reflections from local business owners on advice to their younger selves Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Travis Shields Before they were business owners, creators, and community leaders, they were girls with crooked ponytails, big dreams, and zero idea where their lives would take them. For this special feature, each woman brought a favorite photo of her younger self—the school picture, the snapshot, the moment where her personality already sparkled. We invited them to consider two...

Local Services

Empowering Neurodivergent Families

Investing in understanding that nurtures confidence and growth Article by Heather Whitsitt | Photography by Stephanie Fluger and Travis Shields While true understanding of neurodivergent families remains rare, Stephanie Fluger envisioned an elevated care experience unlike any other. “The hardest part of autism wasn’t the diagnosis—it was realizing how few places actually knew how to support my child.” That realization marked a decisive turning point that would reshape her family’s path...

Education

Invest in Thinking

How the Russian School of Math nurtures confident, creative problem-solvers through thoughtful instruction, building skills that extend far beyond the classroom Article by Heather Whitsitt | Photography by RSM In the world of meaningful investments, few offer a return as profound as education. Mathematical literacy stands apart, shaping disciplined thinking and lasting confidence. For Ms. Olga Voronel, regional director for Southern California at the Russian School of Math (RSM), mathematics...