Local Services

Gracefully, On Your Terms

A modern perspective on aging with intention, balance, and authenticity Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by SheaLyn Lane, Spark Brand Creative In a space often driven by trends, quick fixes, and unrealistic expectations, Kimberly Mitchell offers something refreshingly different: perspective. With over 20 years in the medical field—including time in plastic surgery and ER/trauma—Mitchell brings a clinical depth to aesthetics that goes far beyond the surface. As a Family Nurse...

Life + Culture

Publisher's Letter

In honor of the women whose presence, work, and love define our community. Article by Candice Johnson | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway Hello Sonoran Foothills Neighbors, I’m so excited to present our May Women’s Issue to the community! May has always been a very special month for me. My twin sister and I celebrate our birthdays this month, and it’s also the month my daughter was born. As my first child, she holds such a special place in my heart, and each year I’m...

Local Services

HER.

A collective portrait of women shaping the Sonoran Foothills through presence, purpose, and connection. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway This Women’s Issue celebrates a collective of leaders shaping our community with intention, resilience, and heart. Each woman featured here brings a unique perspective, proving that influence isn’t defined by title, but by impact, connection, and the commitment to lift others along the way. For Michele...

Beauty

Woman-Owned. Intentionally Built.

How Krystal Wilkinson of Rose James Luxury Color & Extension Salon is Building a Culture of Collaboration and Growth Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by Janet JPGS For Krystal Wilkinson, founder of Rose James Luxury Color & Extension Salon, the recent opening of her salon was about more than beautiful hair — it was about building something the industry has long been missing. In a space historically driven by comparison and competition, Wilkinson is part of a new wave of women...

Entertainment

Charcuterie Bunny Board

An Easter inspired board made for gathering Article by Brianna Cuozzo | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway An Easter themed charcuterie board is the perfect way to celebrate the season. One of the things I love most about charcuterie is that there are truly no rules. This board is meant to be fun, flexible, and joyful. Use what you love, what’s in season, and what feels festive to you. A delicious Brie becomes the centerpiece here, adorned with a charming bunny shaped jam...

Professional Services

The Highest Return

Through Bloom Senior Experience, senior girls discover confidence, faith, and friendships that last a lifetime. Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway There is a quiet kind of investment that never appears on a spreadsheet. It doesn’t earn interest or show up in quarterly reports. It doesn’t hang framed on a wall or fit neatly into a college application. And yet, it may be the most valuable investment a parent can ever make. It is the investment of...

Beauty

You, Just Refreshed

Why Bella Noelle Aesthetics Invested in Advanced Skin-Tightening Technology Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by The Social Edit Co. by Ashley Hathaway At Bella Noelle Aesthetics & Wellness, founder Amanda Frisby has built her reputation around a simple philosophy: help people look like themselves — just refreshed. It’s a principle rooted not in trends, but in listening. And in recent years, one concern kept surfacing in her treatment room. “I kept hearing the same thing,” Amanda says...

Health + Wellness

Planning Today, Protecting Tomorrow

Planning ahead with Valor Legacy Wealth to protect retirement dreams Article by Ashley Hathaway | Photography by Valor Legacy & Wealth At Valor Legacy Wealth, advisor James Regan spends much of his time helping North Valley families plan for retirement with clarity and confidence. A military veteran with nearly two decades in insurance and financial services, James specializes in retirement distribution and long-term care planning. His philosophy is simple: thoughtful preparation today...

Life + Culture

Guarding What Matters Most

How investing in the right team helps families protect their peace of mind. Article and Photography by Ashley Hathaway We spend so much time deciding where to invest — homes, retirement accounts, college funds — that we sometimes overlook another investment quietly shaping our future: the people we trust to guide us. Insurance is rarely emotional until it suddenly is. A late-night accident on I-17. A monsoon storm rolling across the North Valley. A call from the hospital when a teenager has...

Life + Culture

Where Spring Meets Investment

The quiet ways our community nurtures homes, families, and the lives we’re growing together. Article by Candice Johnson | Photography by Ashley Hathaway Happy Spring! Sonoran Foothills neighbors, As a new season begins, I’m reminded how grateful I am to be part of this vibrant and growing community. It’s a place where people genuinely care about one another and continually invest in their homes, their families, and the future we’re building together. Spring naturally invites reflection and...