According to Benjamin Franklin, "a penny saved is a penny earned." In other words, it's just as beneficial to save money as it is to earn it. But anyone familiar with cost reduction knows that Franklin was wrong. In fact, a penny saved is significantly more valuable...
At Home Extra: Fall in Love with Your Closet!
Fall in Love with Your Closet! By Carlissa Montoya Most people think of the closet as that space in your home to store stuff, it never has enough room, and you keep the doors kept tightly shut because it is an eyesore. I believe the closet should be that special space...
MOMMY MATTERS: Summer Survival – Make Time for You
Summer Survival Make Time for You, Because It's Your Summer, Too! By Tracy Ross-Garcia Photography by Mariana Galvan Oh yes, it's here! Summer Break, a much-needed pause in learning for our kids to decompress and have fun! Cue 90's summer theme music Summer, summer,...
You Don’t Want to Argue with Attorney Heather Tessmer
You Don't Want to Argue with Attorney Heather Tessmer If Heather Tessmer wasn't practicing law, she would be just as busy with a fulfilling career as a caterer. By Rudy Arispe Photography by David Teran Although it seems like an interesting choice for someone who has...
Business Woman Spotlight: Carrie Cooper, OnPoint Premier
Carrie Cooper Chief Operations Manager OnPoint Premier What career path led you to where you are today? I was working as an office manager for several dental practices. I was working constantly. My husband, Jac, overheard his boss talking about needing an office...
DOSSIER – FINANCIAL PLANNERS: Texas Financial Advisory
Texas Financial Advisory Brooklynn Chandler Willy, President & CEO Texas Financial Advisory’s purpose is to help individuals take something complex and make it simple. We foster collaboration to deliver better outcomes and pursue a common goal – financial...
DOSSIER – FINANCIAL PLANNERS: National Financial Alliance
National Financial Alliance Kristen Wagner, Financial Advisor & Partner What is your primary objective in working with clients? I work with my clients to reach their idea or vision of financial success. That success is different for every client, and every...
Dossier – Financial Planners: Scroggins Advisory Strategies
Scroggins Advisory Strategies Jennifer & Wade Scroggins How has your investment strategy changed over the past year? There’s a lot of opportunity right now to take action. I am excited to see what innovation is ahead as we come out of the crisis of the past year....
Nonprofit Spotlight: SA Youth
Lisa Hutchinson SA Youth Site Coordinator What is your role at your organization, and what does it entail? I may be a bit biased, but I believe I have the best role at SA Youth as a Site Coordinator in our Elementary Out-of-School Time (OST) Program! Our OST Program...
What Parents Can Do to Prepare Their Daughters for the World of Women’s Health
By Jennifer Newell, Founder and CEO of Betty's Co. & Jillian LoPiano, MD, Medical Director of Betty's Co. One of the most challenging aspects of parenthood is helping children navigate the many milestones of adolescence. For parents raising daughters, this...
The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute
By Blithe Wiley Many San Antonians don't realize that the city is home to one of only two institutes in the United States dedicated solely to pediatric cancer research. Established in 2004, the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute's mission consists of three...
Women in Law: Robbie L. Ward
Robbie L. Ward Lawyer Robbie L. Ward, Attorney at Law Born in Odessa, Texas, Robbie was taught the value of loyalty, hard work, and dedication at an early age by her parents. Her practice focuses on federal criminal defense as well as state law. Robbie has been...
Women in Law: Cathleen Lockhart
Cathleen Lockhart, BSN, JD Lockhart Law Firm PC Everyone has a story, and I am passionate about my client's story primarily because of my experience. Born and raised in a small, poor rural community outside El Paso, Texas, by two blue-collar working parents, I was...
Women in Law: Rebecca J. Carrillo
Rebecca Carrillo Board Certified Attorney in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Law office of Rebecca J. Carrillo, PLLC Rebecca J. Carrillo is a Texas Board Certified Family Law Attorney. Only 10% of Texas Attorneys can claim this accomplishment....
Women in Law: Jamie L. Graham
Jamie L. Graham Sr. Litigation Attorney Jamie Graham & Associates, PLLC Jamie Graham has more than twenty years of legal experience and a well-earned reputation for excellence. Mrs. Graham has earned multiple awards for her excellence and dedication as an...
Women in Law: Erica Maloney
Erica Maloney Owner Maloney Law Group, PLLC As the daughter of renowned trial lawyers Marynell Maloney and Michael Maloney Sr., and granddaughter of celebrated trial lawyer Pat Maloney Sr., there is a longstanding joke that Erica has been programmed since birth to be...
Women in Law Jane H. Macon
Jane H. Macon Partner Bracewell LLP After graduating from the University of Texas Law School, Jane began her law career in Atlanta at the Office of Economic Opportunity. She moved to the San Antonio City Attorney's Office in 1972. From 1977 to 1983, she served as San...
Women in Law: Kelli Cubeta
Kelli Cubeta Partner Cubeta Law Group Kelli Cubeta is a Partner at Cubeta Law Group, a certified woman-owned business based in San Antonio that focuses exclusively on representing businesses in the areas of litigation, employment, and transactional matters. For over...