Artist Highlight: Mackbecks

Constantly drawing inspiration from her surroundings, Mackbecks is the product of an artist who turns a unique eye to the world and turns those visions into 3D creations.

Artist Highlight: Paulina Otero

Artist Paulina Otero’s work is easily recognizable: bright colors and bold shapes are the hallmark of her designs, and her growing popularity is evident throughout the city.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowApril 4, 2024Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Art, Artist, Design, Artists, Artist Highlight, Profiles, Designer, Paulina Otero, Mexican, Latina, Latinx

Artist Highlight: Jessica Nguyen

Artist Jessica Nguyen explores bold color and bright details to bring her designs to life.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowOctober 30, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Art, Artist, Design, Artists, Artist Highlight, Profiles, Vietnamese, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ, Designer, Graphic Design

Profile: 12th Street Post x Cafe Cà Phê

12th St Post continues to grow their dreamy space with a special new addition: Cafe Cà Phê’s second location!

Food & DrinkAnna PetrowSeptember 21, 2023Business, Profile, Anna Petrow, Things to Do & See, West Bottoms, Cafe ca Phe, Plants, Greenhouse, Coffee, Coffee shop, Asian, Asian Owned

Profile: Of Course

Chef Swetha Newcomb is making her restaurant debut: and, Of Course, it’s stunning!

Food & DrinkAnna PetrowSeptember 14, 2023Business, Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Design, Indian, Indian food, Bluhawk, Chef, Cooking, Dining out, Eats, restaurants

Artist Highlight: Katrina Revenaugh

Artist Katrina Revenaugh has been a mainstay in the local arts scene over the years.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowAugust 17, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Art, Artist, Design, Artists, Artist Highlight, Profiles

Profile: Ampersand Design Studio

The darling duo behind Ampersand Design Studio have opened the doors to their first ever boutique in Waldo!

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowJune 27, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, Art, Artist, Ampersand, Design, Waldo, Shop small

The KC Deli List

Our listicle debut: covering none other than the delicious delis of KC!

GuidesAnna PetrowJune 20, 2023guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Bakeries, Brookside, BKS, Listicle, Anna Petrow, Deli, Sandwiches

Kin: For the Folks. Meet KC's First Black-Owned Seltzer Company.

Meet the folks behind KC’s first Black-owned seltzer company, Kin– and hear about what went into the launch (besides the fresh peaches, pineapple, lemon & lime in their Top Tier seltzer, of course!)

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowJune 1, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, KC Black Owned, Black Owned, Black-owned business, Drinking, Brewery, Seltzer, Drinks

KC Black Owned Keychains

KC Black Owned is back for an interview about their latest offering– keychains that support Black owned businesses in KC!

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMay 16, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, KC Black Owned, Black Owned, Black-owned business

Profile: Opal & Gold

Read up on Opal & Gold’s shop update, small business advice & more.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowApril 19, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, Jewelry, Art, Artist, Opal & Gold, Courtney Wiebe

Profile: Pottery Pub

Craft night meets craft beer– check out Pottery Pub, a pop-up bringing the art of ceramics to a brewery near you.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMarch 1, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Pottery, Art, Brewery, Beer, Ceramics

Profile: The Laya Center

The Laya Center, a holistic Afrivedic center in the Crossroads, is making a name for itself as a destination for wellness-seekers, sports stars and spa-goers alike.