Kelli Zink grew up with a microphone in her hand, always knowing she wanted to be a reporter. From knocking on the door of a Fox Sports production truck after a basketball game in her cheerleader uniform to winning an ESPN reality show, she did whatever it took to get her foot in the television […]

Wendi McGowan is not your typical artist. True, the very nature of an artist it to be atypical, but the manner in which McGowan intertwines her painting with fashion architecture is surely something to be seen. Luckily, it is being seen, upon the shoulders and clutched in the hands of discerning Dallas women the city […]

“I’ve never had a job and I don’t want one,” photographer Jeff Kauck says with a laugh. It’s not entirely true, of course, as Kauck has built a successful career based on his expertise behind the camera. To him, however, it has never felt like work; instead, it’s an expression of passion for his subjects […]

If Heidi Dillon were a cocktail she would most likely be an Old Fashioned: potent, semi-sweet and with a solid portion of rocks (whether your mind goes to cojones or Cartier, you’re correct). The eye catching blonde artist from the East Coast-turned-Dallas scene star has been on the radar even before she started her non-profit […]

Christine Ray Norris is a stylist, model and singer — in fact, you’ve probably seen this pint-sized powerhouse bringing down the rafters at various crowded venues and major events throughout the Valley; her band, called The Instant Classics, is a staple of such high-profile fetes as the Scottsdale Culinary festival, as well as the house […]

John Franke makes your food look good. He makes it pretty tasty, as well. From Nick’s Fish Market in Chicago to Pappas Restaurants in Dallas, Franke has been tantalizing taste buds for years. Now serving as the Corporate Chef for Front Burner Restaurants, Franke may spend most of his time acting as Executive Chef of […]

After graduating from Arizona State University with a bachelor of arts in psychology and a minor in communication, Ashley LaRae earned a specialized degree in visual communication from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. She has since worked as a consultant and wardrobe stylist, touring with musicians such as Jay-Z, Kanye […]

Chef Lee Ann Whippen is Chef/Partner of urban BBQ restaurant Chicago q. Lee Ann Whippen is also President and Owner of Wood Chick’s BBQ Restaurants & Catering Company, Lead Pitmaster for Wood Chick’s BBQ Competition Cooking Team, Member Kansas City Barbecue Society, KCBS Certified BBQ Judge, former Newspaper Food Columnist, 15 years in Hotel Catering […]

Pam Davis is the ideal go-to femme for all fabulous to and must-do’s in Hawaii. Born and bred in Oahu, Davis is a die-hard local not to mention owns, The The Oahu Concierge magazine, a monthly industry publication geared toward front-of-the-house hospitality professionals. In addition to regularly traveling across the island-chain, Pam Davis is a […]