Fighting Back

August 27th, 2021 by

by KELSEY CIPOLLA | photos courtesy of THE ALI KEMP FOUNDATION Seventeen years after Ali Kemp was murdered, her legacy lives on through the The Ali Kemp Education (T.A.K.E.) Foundation that her parents, Roger and Kathy Kemp, founded in her honor. Nineteen-year-old Ali was home from her first year of college at Kansas State University…

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UNPLUG: For Your Health.

December 17th, 2020 by

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you” – Anne Lamont One possible answer to so many questions might be found in this quote from author Anne Lamont: “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” My best translation is –…

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The Enduring Power of Art and How It Helps Us Move Forward in Challenging Times

November 12th, 2020 by

The phrase “man of the world” could have been coined with Julián Zugazagoitia in mind. He was born in Mexico City into a family steeped in history, creativity, and culture. He has lived in Paris, Rome, and New York. Since 2010, when he was named director of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Julián Zugazagoitia has…

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A Legacy in Values

January 2nd, 2020 by

by KELSEY CIPOLLA Spend some time with Pat Cocherl, affectionately known to many as “Mr. C,” and a few things quickly become apparent: his love for his family, his admiration of the founding fathers (particularly Thomas Jefferson), and his desire to give back. All these passions come together at the Cocherl Family Foundation’s Jefferson Building….

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Breathe. Enjoy.

January 2nd, 2020 by

by JENNIFER LAPKA He climbed two steps toward his upper-floor New York apartment and paused to catch his breath. Two steps more, pause, catch. He could not wait to see his wife and children who were at home waiting for him. Two steps, pause, catch. He checked his email on his phone so as to…

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Bringing Dust to Life

January 2nd, 2020 by

Chentell Shannon is creating a company and a culture that celebrates community. It’s possible that Chentell Shannon shouts, but it’s difficult to believe that she would. She’s built Convivial Productions – a company that creates collections of handmade wares for the home, table, and garden – over the last five years with a quiet, steady…

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New Tech Workplace Takes Center Stage

October 9th, 2019 by

by ERIC LINEBARGER Nowhere is the rapid pace of change more apparent than in the tech sector. Fierce competition for talent, an evolving regulatory environment, and mounting privacy and data security challenges confront both well-established tech leaders and startups, forcing them to continuously adapt and innovate. Companies that succeed in this hyper-competitive market have two…

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Kansas City’s Quixotic Roque Show

October 9th, 2019 by

by PATRICIA O’DELL | photos courtesy of QUIXOTIC While many Kansas Citians have seen the artistic collaboration of Quixotic at events around town, some are unaware of the reach and scope of the performance company’s work. For the first time since its inception, the company will be offering regular shows near the Crossroads district. Quixotic…

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A Rarity: A Dressmaker

October 7th, 2019 by

by JENNIFER LAPKA | photos by BRAD AUSTIN As the leader of a fashion-focused organization, I often receive calls from the general public looking for a dressmaker. The person on the other end of the line has an idea of a dress she wants but needs someone to hone in and carry out her vision….

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Do You Really Want to Know What Other People Think About You?

October 7th, 2019 by

Your Blind Self is what others know about you – what they think and feel about you. It’s the “jackpot” for feedback from others. And the Unknown Self is what others do not know about you, and, perhaps more significantly, what you do not know about yourself. It’s an area for growth and self-discovery. When…

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