Getting Back to “the Calm”: Rachel Mor’s 3rd Street Yoga Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Rachel Lawrence Mor suffered from significant anxiety attacks as a teenager at John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City. Her reason for entering the high-stress career of an attorney only becomes clear as her life story unfolds—and she attributes it all to yoga. “I needed help,” Mor said, speaking in her strikingly rich, deep voice….
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Reduce, Reuse, REFILL!
Gena Money used to recycle so faithfully that she filled two recycle bins and half a trash can. At some point, however, she realized that she was still generating a lot of unneeded packaging. How could she reduce her recyclables as well? Julie Chamberlain grew up with parents who were mindful about repurposing household items….
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The Great Gutowsky: Life & Death of an Edmond Oil Magnate
Kim Gutowsky van der Wal didn’t know much about her grandfather until Edmond erected a bronze statue of him at Mitch Park in 2014! “In 2014, I got a call from a friend, Mark House, who told me about an oil derrick statue honoring Assaph “Ace” Gutowsky for discovering one of the largest oil finds…
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A Conversation with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Despite a busy schedule, the jolly Clauses found a moment to chat after the Luminance kick-off at Mitch Park. They shared their insight into the year’s most popular gifts, Santa’s favorite cookies, and the magic of Christmas. So, what are the popular gift requests this year? Santa: Coal, of course! Ho Ho Ho!Mrs. Claus: Now…
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Dynamic Drones
What’s a guy to do after piloting aircraft for 6,000 hours and working as an aerospace engineer for NASA? Play with drones, of course. Up to 50 at a time! It’s a hobby that Brad Snelling has turned into a business. He and Will Clay founded Dynamic Skies, Oklahoma’s first drone light show company, two…
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Meet Ryin Jones, Music Festival Manager
Meet Ryin Jones, owner of Amplitix. His company “amplifies the fan experience” by providing support services to music festivals and mid-sized live entertainment venues. What’s involved in managing a music festival? Everything from booking the talent to ticket sales. I’m the guy in the background who is taking care of logistics. Sometimes I just show…
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Brett McPherson’s Yellowstone Style
If the room of your dreams includes leather, wood, stone, and antlers—then Brett McPherson may be the designer for you. Her “Luxury Western” style is found in prominent, but private, homes in Oklahoma and Texas–but her style has not escaped the eyes of some big names in the industry. If Neiman Marcus or a little…
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Echohawk’s Warrior Paintings
Native Americans once documented their stories on rocks, hides, and teepee linings. For the Pawnee nation, such “warrior paintings” preserved a man’s legacy and communicated his deeds. These preserved stories live on today. A Pawnee’s Perspective During World War II, soldier Brummett Echohawk of the 45th Infantry Division continued this ancestral Pawnee tradition by sketching…
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Sweet Stingers: The Family Business of Bees
Maybe you’ve seen a tractor trailer loaded with beehive boxes traveling the highways? Commercial beekeepers are crisscrossing the country to pollinate crops, and Justin Scott was early into his own commercial bee operation when Covid changed his business model. “People were homesteading more and showing an interest in having bees in their yards,” said Justin,…
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