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10 Things Jordan Miller Cannot Live Without

Jordan Miller knows a thing or two about achieving goals and facing adversity in the process. Growing up in a large blue-collar family in...

Alvis, Evening of Light

On June 24, over 400 guests gathered to celebrate lives turned around by 180 degrees- the Alvis impact. The evening spotlighted the...

10 Things Kristina M. Johnson, PhD, 16th President of The Ohio State University Can't Live Without

Since becoming a Buckeye last September, President Johnson has driven an ambitious agenda to establish Ohio State as the absolute model...

10 Things Hanif Abdurraqib Can't Live Without

Written by Julia Jeffers While the city of Columbus may not be often be considered a national art hotspot, those in the know realize that...

10 Things Leslie Lehr Cannot Live Without

Author of A Boob’s Life: How America’s Obsession Shaped Me… And You Written by Amelia Jeffers Leslie Lehr never planned to be a writer....

10 Things Maddie Ford Cannot Live Without

Written by Amelia Jeffers I met Maddie Ford after school one day for a quick interview - because that is when she could fit me in. The...

Letter from the Editor: Year End 2021

This editor’s letter comes to you from a high-speed train ride through the Spanish plains as I trek from Madrid to Barcelona with my...

10 Things Alec Wightman Cannot Live Without

Most people spend the recovery period following a knee replacement bingeing on Netflix or Apple TV, but for Alec Wightman, the down time...

Fall Letter from the Editor

As I channel all of the best parts of my Appalachian upbringing, let me just say: happy fall, y’all! This editor’s letter comes to you...

10 Things Amanda Young Cannot Live Without

Writer: Amelia Jeffers If you asked me to name my friend who is most adventurous, the one who is most vivacious, and the one who is most...

Merry Go Round

The 73rd Annual Merry Go Round benefiting The Childhood League Center was held virtually and starred celebrity host Nina West. Guests...

BE WELL: The Benefits of Furry Friends

By Abby Jeffers / Photography Courtesy Gigi's Shelter for Dogs Evidenced by the rise in pet adoptions during the pandemic, the wellness...

Make-A-Wish® Hope Is Essential Gala

On Saturday, May 8th at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, PRESENTED BY MERCEDES-BENZ OF EASTON RAISES RECORD $706,000+! (Columbus, OH) May...

Art for Life

Art for Life is a biennial art auction created in 1989 that has helped raise awareness and approximately $6 million in funding for...

10 Things Paula Haines Can't Live Without

Written by Seth Shanley In 2013, Paula Haines was busy running a well-established, successful boutique marketing agency in Dublin when...

EARLY SUMMER EDITOR'S LETTER

Thirteen years ago I started one of the greatest love affairs of my life. My children were 4, 6, 8, and 10. I was married with a house in...

GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON 2021

The American Heart Association hosted its annual Go Red for Women Luncheon virtually on February 18, 2021.

COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART WONDERBALL 2021

The Columbus Museum of Art hosted its 7th annual Wonderball on January 30th, 2021.

10 THINGS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT, CARSON KRESSLEY

By Seth Shanley To call Carson Kressley a man of many talents would be an understatement. Fashion mastermind, philanthropist,...

10 THINGS DR. ROB GRAESSLE CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

While recent headlines have focused on the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Rob Graessle has been focused on a pandemic that hits far too cl

WOSU to Debut a New Primetime Science-Focused TV Show Hosted by COSI's Dr. Frederic Bertley

Written by Jaclyn Reynolds from COSI The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) and WOSU Public Media, a PBS affiliate station, are...

JOSH DALTON

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR, Sophisticated Giving 2021

Giving Guide 2020

Aminah’s Legacy

By the time I reached nine years old, I was deep, deep into transforming and recording the culture of my people into works of art. The...

Letter from the Editor, Holiday 2020

I woke up this morning to a familiar routine: take my thyroid medicine, listen to one podcast in the darkness of my room...

NINA WEST

Nina West, the drag persona of Andrew Levitt, has grown into a legendary figure after appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

10 THINGS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT, SANDRA BROGDON

Sandra Brogdon is a wife, mother and the inspirational lifestyle journalist behind “Role Model Magazine,”...

EDITOR'S LETTER

The older I get, the easier it seems to find the silver linings in life. Years of hustle and haste have a way of softening expectations...

10 THINGS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT, CONNIE LEAL BALLENGER

The de facto grande dame of the Columbus boutique scene, Connie Leal Ballenger has watched trends come and go and weathered....

EDITOR'S LETTER

Working in print publications can be a tough gig. While it is so rewarding to work with a team of creatives to design each beautiful issue..

DR. AMY HEINTZ

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JONATHAN MOODY

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TOM LENNOX

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SUE ZAZON

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AMELIA JEFFERS

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RENEE BRINKERHOFF RALLIES FROM PEKING TO PARIS

One woman’s determination pushes new boundaries in automotive racing and social issues

KENNY SIPES

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DR. CAROL CLINTON

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ERICH HUNKER

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10 Things Dr. Frederic Bertley Cannot Live Without

Dr. Frederic Bertley, affectionately known as “Dr. B”, took over as the new President & CEO of COSI in January 2017, delivering on his...

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