Love, Leather, & Life

Love, Leather, & Life

Beth Derrick grew up being around horses, saddles, tack, boots, and wallets. Watching parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents fixing and building things was a feast for the eyes. The Flower Mound-based crafter loved creativity and innovation at a young age. “We weren’t rich, and my dad always worked a few jobs on the side and horse…

Living With and For Jazz

Living With and For Jazz

For an emerging singer, getting the debut album acknowledged so well that it receives five different submissions for Grammy consideration could be a dream moment! Former Flower Mound resident Samantha Fierke is not only living that moment but is also getting ready to prosper in the industry. “Every tune I wrote for Mirage was carefully…

A Lens Into Medicine

A Lens Into Medicine

I recently stumbled upon a podcast where a neurologist shared her experience of dealing with burnout. She pointed out how important it is to practice emotional decompression. The podcast targets aspiring medical professionals, but the insights discussed are highly relevant to people from all sectors. The host himself is also an aspiring medical professional who…

Keeping your Hearing Happy and Healthy

Keeping your Hearing Happy and Healthy

Quality of hearing directly correlates with self-esteem and confidence, and affects the overall quality of life. While we all know that good hearing is essential to achieve holistic health, it’s equally challenging to choose a professional who can address one’s hearing concerns and help them live with excellent hearing health. Denton Hearing Health Care is…

Turning Pain into Power

Turning Pain into Power

Every time life threw a challenge at her, Jean Wilbert dealt with positivity and courage. She lived through unpleasant situations for many years and was able to turn pain into power. Locals know her as an embodiment of physical and mental empowerment. “Whatever I’ve learned in life is the fuel that propels me forward,” the…