If you’ve ever wondered how some people can look great whether they are attending a gala or washing a car, it could be because they are clients of Expression Expert Bobbie Casalino Lewis. “Fashion is what you wear; style is how you wear it. I would love to help you fashion your style,” she says. And she means it. She wants us to show up on the outside as we are on the inside, and she wants us to do it now and at every age. Her just-published first book, “So That’s What 70 Looks Like! The … [Read more...] about Into the Closet with Bobbie Casalino Lewis
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Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
The Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards not only celebrate, recognize and honor women for their leadership skills, career achievements, community service and mentorship, they also promote what leadership looks like. ATHENA recipients say this is powerful because younger or less experienced women in the workplace can identify local role models they can talk to, observe in action and learn from. “Leaders become mentors for others and impact future growth,” said 2022 ATHENA recipient executive … [Read more...] about Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
Tailoring a Winslow-Based Workforce for Industrial Sewing Needs
From weather balloons to backpacks, shower curtains to parachutes, and awnings to space suits, the world needs people who can sew. Aerospace and hospitality industries, the U.S. military and outdoor furniture companies are among those seeking a workforce with sewing skills, and Moonshot at NACET’s Arizona Stitch Lab believes Winslow is the place to harness and cultivate that skill set. “We are creating a pilot project to see if a sewing program can have legs in Northern Arizona,” said … [Read more...] about Tailoring a Winslow-Based Workforce for Industrial Sewing Needs
Mother-Daughter Duo Bridging Generation Gap for Non-Profit Success
After 11 years and more than 100 clients, Cindy May Marketing is now a family affair, operated as a partnership between the namesake of the company and her daughter, Breece May Callahan. It is a dream come true for the founder, who imagined being able to name her daughter as successor to the business back when Breece was earning her degree in marketing at Northern Arizona University. “We talked about it, but not all that seriously,” said Cindy. “She interned with me when she was in … [Read more...] about Mother-Daughter Duo Bridging Generation Gap for Non-Profit Success
Bespoke Inn Flagstaff Captures Local Character
For those who noticed that sunflower yellow and white has replaced the taupe and lavender color scheme of the Inn at 410 that formerly occupied one of Flagstaff’s grandest historic homes since 1991, here’s a peek inside the new Bespoke Inn. “We’re 100% Flagstaff,” said Samantha White of Bespoke Inn Flagstaff. She should know, since before taking the position as the inn’s general manager, she worked in event planning at Northern Arizona University for almost a decade. Bespoke Inn Flagstaff, … [Read more...] about Bespoke Inn Flagstaff Captures Local Character
Roots and Boots Music Camp Inspired by Pickin’ in the Pines
Bluegrass is on fire, says Flagstaff Roots and Boots Music Camp founder Julie Sullivan, and it’s lighting up the nation. “Everyone wants to know how to play it. It’s very accessible and people can identify with the music and the instruments. We’ll hear, ‘I have a banjo that was my dad’s.’ Or, they play guitar and plunk around at home. What I’ve found is almost everyone who has an instrument wants to play, sing and work out songs with other people to create that communal, tribal quality. That’s … [Read more...] about Roots and Boots Music Camp Inspired by Pickin’ in the Pines
Exploring ‘The Island of the Four Ps’ to Create a Life Plan
The man who took us “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom,” now sends us to “The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable about Preparing for Your Future.” Business and thought leader extraordinaire Ed Hajim, a financier and entrepreneur who went from humble beginnings to massive success, is now sharing his roadmap with those searching for their path and purpose and demonstrating that anything is possible. “One of my favorite books is ‘Who Moved My … [Read more...] about Exploring ‘The Island of the Four Ps’ to Create a Life Plan
Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
Mondays can be quiet in small towns, but for Ruby Road Vintage Mall in Camp Verde, the start of the work week is bustling with business. Packed with 60 vendor spaces, the store sells a mix of estate treasures, trendy home goods, repurposed furniture, new items and more. The staff at Ruby Road Vintage Mall totals about a dozen people who work part-time. “Most everyone that works here also sells here and it’s a great advantage for them,” said Ruby Road Vintage Mall Owner Pamela … [Read more...] about Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
New Historic District Recognizes Local Contributions to Apollo Moon Program
Every astronaut who walked on the Moon trained at several sites across Northern Arizona, including Sunset Crater Volcano and surrounding National Forest Service lands. Thanks to an effort spearheaded by local historian Ben Carver and National Park Service archaeologist Ian Hough, a group of these sites is now documented and recognized on the Register of National Historic Places as the Sunset Crater – Cinder Lake Apollo Program Historic District. On April 29, representatives from the National … [Read more...] about New Historic District Recognizes Local Contributions to Apollo Moon Program
Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Embracing the advice of her elders for wisdom and guidance is what keeps Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Tanya Lewis grounded and steadfast as she serves in one of the highest positions in her nation. “My biggest mentor has been my mom,” she said. “She taught me about compassion, understanding and common sense. My father was amazing; he worked in telecommunications with AT&T for 25 years and taught me to be strong. They are a huge part of who I am today, and I miss them daily.” Lewis was … [Read more...] about Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders