Are you as strategic as you could be? Helping people get more of the results they want by being more strategic in every area of their lives, both personally and professionally, is an everyday occurrence for me. Being more strategic (or, in other words, thinking smarter) is a powerful concept. Youcan be more strategic about…
Stress. It’s unavoidable and can be dangerous if ignored. Stress is a part of living. It comes from our professions, from politics, from pandemics, from financial concerns, and from 108-degree temperatures. There is no option but to deal with it. Some people choose prayer, meditation, a trusted therapist, a darkened room with soothing music, a…
A passion for supporting children and fostering community connections has led Ally Surface into a remarkable journey of advocacy and leadership. Her career path to Director of the Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD’s Education Foundation was carved through tireless volunteer efforts and an unwavering dedication to making a difference in the lives of students, educators, and…
In bustling Fort Worth, the community of Tarrant County College finds inspiration in the dynamic leadership of Zarina Blankenbaker, current President of TCC Northwest campus. Her journey is one that exemplifies the power of resilience, dedication, and a profound commitment to education and service. Zarina grew up as a child of parents from two different…
Small businesses play integral parts in the Saginaw economy. They are the backbone of our great community. When you spend money at a privately owned Saginaw store, that money goes to pay a worker in your neighborhood, who, in turn, is likely to spend money at another neighborhood business. The more that small businesses leverage…
Some personal history plus a quarter century in nursing gave Rene Lackey a direct understanding of just how many girls with unplanned pregnancies needed help. “I had an unplanned pregnancy,” she said. “All along the way I always wanted to be a foster mom or have some type of foster ranch. That developed into caring…
When most people think of GEICO, they think of best-in-class auto insurance and that lovable green gecko with the cute Cockney accent from the television and radio commercials. Those facts notwithstanding, there is so much more to GEICO than unrivaled savings and funny commercials. Greg Hilst and his team want to prove it to you….
Did you know there are two ways to spell aesthetician? If it begins with an “a,” it denotes a medical background. If it begins with an “e,” it denotes the absence of a medical background and refers to someone who administers spa-like procedures such as facials. Rebecca Reece-Porter, ACI and CLS (Advanced Certified Injector, Certified…
Some of the most common questions we receive are… “Do you accept my insurance?” The answer is almost always, “YES! We take that!” We even accept the insurance with another pharmacy’s name on it. We are actually preferred on most insurance plans. “So you take my insurance, but what will my copay be?” Every insurance…
It was 1985 when Joe Pipes recognized a distinct need in north Texas for a bigger – and better – supply of four-inch seasonal, colorful, blooming plants. With that in mind, he started Pipes Plant Farm. The most unique characteristic of The Flower Ranch is they grow the plants they sell. That includes the entire…