For those of you who don’t know Ethan Painter, he’s a personal trainer/exercise physiologistwith more than 15 years of experience and the owner of Odyssey Fitness located in Nolensville.You might have seen Ethan at local charity events (Art Helps Cancer or Nolensville FoodPantry) with his wife Julia, running his dogs Bill and Charlie through the…
Boterna Farms Understanding first-hand how hard it was to secure fresh produce while living in the Middle East for 10 years, Heather and Greg Marsh decided to experiment with growing their own. Employing an indoor vertical farming method that grows crops in vertically stacked layers, they tested the concept in 2018 while in Muscat, Oman….
Lori Fickling, the President of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, began working in realestate, but her passion for community engagement led her to the world of chamber work.Inspired by strong women already making an impact, Lori sought to empower other women tofind their place and succeed.Throughout her career, Lori has been surrounded by remarkable…
Get ready to be inspired and uplifted because our August issue is here to celebrate the amazing women who profoundly impact our local communities! As a female publisher, I am particularly proud to present this empowering edition, dedicated to honoring the local Women of Influence who are shaping the world around us. Throughout this issue,…
In today’s fast-paced world, children face unprecedented challenges to their mental well-being, highlighting the need for effective strategies to foster resilience and manage mental health. Dr. Caroline Leaf, a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist and bestselling author, has emerged as a leading advocate in this critical domain, offering groundbreaking insights that empower both children and parents to…
Drew Larson still remembers how an early morning workout on his 40th birthday changed his life forever. It was 5:30am at White Rock Lake when he joined a group that was part of a men’s national network named F3. F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith) is a free male peer-led club committed to improving men’s overall…
Raise your hand if you’re still having to “gently” pull your screaming and groggy child out of bed so they can get dressed and make it to school on time. Wow; that’s a lot of hands. For many parents, the struggle is real, especially during the first couple of weeks of the school year when…
It’s hard to cope if your life suddenly turns upside down, especially if you’re just a sixth-grade kid like Jackson Blanton was when it happened. Jackson and everyone who knew him thought he was a “normal” youngster. He was exceptionally talented on the baseball diamond. He loved singing and acting. He was active, with a…
Are you tired of hearing about the latest weight-loss fad? Are you frustrated with failed attempts at shedding those extra pounds? Look no further than Outlaw FitCamp! Our community of professional fitness trainers and supportive members will help you reach your weight-loss goals in no time. Losing 20 pounds offers numerous benefits, enhancing both appearance…
July is Dry Eye Awareness Month. That might not mean anything to you, but it does to the millions of individuals who suffer from ‘Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca,’ or dry eye disease or dry eye syndrome. It is a multifactorial condition, meaning it can stem from a number of factors or causes, and so it can have…