Four local professionals overcome obstacles to reinvent their lives and careers. Starting over. Trying something new. These two phrases often evoke fear of change and of the unknown. And though we often resist change, it’s one of the few things in life that’s constant. These five Mid-Missourians have pushed through doubt, grief, injury, and divorce […]
Local food bloggers flourish by bringing families together. It’s a typical summer morning and Rachel Tiemeyer and Polly Conner find themselves in a familiar place — the kitchen. With the sun streaming through the windows, the pair laughs softly, telling stories about their week while preparing the citrus coating for their zesty marinated shrimp. Rachel
“I need more recipes like this in my life,” I told my husband as he and the kids scarfed down slider after slider. When I can just dump a few ingredients in a slow cooker and then a healthy and kid-friendly meal magically appears at dinner time, I’m in! You can even freeze the leftovers
Capturing the exquisite moments with eyes wide open. It’s a gorgeous spring day on our 22 acres outside Fulton, rolling green set against a periwinkle sky. It’s where I come to breathe. Today all four kids, their families, plus my dad and my sister, who are visiting from out of state, are here to celebrate.
Former news anchor Teresa Snow writes her next chapter with MU Health. photos by Justin Kelley In public, Teresa Snow still gets asked about the weather or latest local news. It’s a conversation that always makes her smile, especially since she hasn’t sat behind the anchor desk at KRCG in almost four years. “People don’t
An up-close look at the Columbia women who help us feel beautiful. Whether your beauty regimen includes facials, mani–pedis, and hair styling or you simply like to indulge in a relaxing massage or body wrap once in a while, Columbia offers many options in the way of spas and salons. Three such oases are owned
An up-close look at the Columbia women who help us feel beautiful. Photos by Keith Borgmeyer Whether your beauty regimen includes facials, mani–pedis, and hair styling or you simply like to indulge in a relaxing massage or body wrap once in a while, Columbia offers many options in the way of spas and salons. Three
Wendy Wiederhold reduces her commute to a few short steps. You can’t help but notice Wendy Wiederhold’s bright blue eyes and warm smile as she sits curled up in a living room chair, sipping a cup of coffee. Today is somewhat out of the ordinary. Her hair is done, her makeup is applied, and she
Gray skies can’t dampen COMO Living’s advisory board as they explore Orr Street’s Balsamo Warehouse wearing the latest in denim. Above, Kathy Lou Neale, Nancy Allison, and Michele Towns look fabulous enjoying coffee and conversation outside Range Free. Waiting for friends in the doorway of Coming Home, Michele showcases this fall’s trends in a smock
Entrepreneurs Nic and Brooke Parks team up at work and home. How did you meet? Nic: I met Brooke in a meeting room at Cornell Hall for MBA orientation at MU. We all had to introduce ourselves to the group. When I saw her, I couldn’t take my eyes off of her (but I tried
