2025 was a landmark year for our state. In fact, Oklahoma didn’t just move forward – it surged ahead. Bold, confident and visionary leaders drove that momentum, pushing industries forward, lifting communities up and proving that belief in Oklahoma’s people can take you just about anywhere.
The impact of these honorees, whether in business, sustainability, sports, leadership or education, is...
Breaking the Burnout Cycle
The strain of daily life, a busy work schedule, caring for kids and other surprise stressors can leave us feeling overwhelmed, immobilized and completely burned out.
Sarah McClanahan, D.O., a psychiatrist and the executive director of behavioral health at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital in Tulsa, shares that one of the most effective ways to prevent stress...
From once-in-a-century Route 66 celebrations to athletic championships and long-awaited infrastructure upgrades, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the Sooner State. We explore the biggest events, new developments and everyday experiences that will help keep the post-holiday slump at bay.
Community Events Galore
This year marks the centennial for U.S. Route 66, which will bring new experiences...
Impressive businesses don’t just offer top-notch products and services; they also make employees proud to be involved. Across Oklahoma, standout employers are redefining success — building work cultures on innovation, balance and true purpose.
Empowering leadership, investing in the community and developing employee-first initiatives, these businesses prove that healthy workplaces drive thriving economies. The following pages spotlight the organizations raising...
Making Spirits Bright
Hosting the family? Attending a holiday gathering with pals? Alone at home and bored? These cocktails are just the ticket.
The Holiday Cocktail
1.5 oz. Grapefruit Vodka
.5 oz. Aperol
.75 oz. Simple syrup
.5 oz. Fresh lemon juice
A Berry White Christmas
2 oz. Spiced rum
2 bar spoons Cranberry preserve
1 oz. Lime juice
.5 oz Vanilla orgeat
Upgraded Eggnog
1 Egg
1 oz. Heavy cream
.5 oz. Maple syrup
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Evolution of the Oil Industry
While the global energy transition raises questions about the future of oil, Oklahoma’s legacy has stood the test of time. For more than a century, its oilfields have powered economies, built cities and shaped communities — making petroleum a big part of the Sooner State’s identity. We dive into the timeline of Oklahoma’s oil reign.Early...
Breakfast & Brunch
Tulsa
Queenie’sQueenie’s has been an iconic breakfast spot since Ruth Young founded it well over 40 years ago. When Brian Hughes took over circa 2020, he kept all the old and well-loved menu items, including the Q-hop, with pancakes, eggs and sausage, and added a few new dishes, such as huevos rancheros and pain perdu (custard French toast).
SavoyThe...
The Brain
Alzheimer’s vs. Normal Aging
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it’s estimated that more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and as the U.S. population aged 65 and older continues to grow, so will the number of individuals affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. It’s not surprising then that nearly 4 in 5 Americans would...
Broken Arrow native Kristin Chenoweth says Jackie Siegel, subject of the new Broadway musical The Queen of Versailles, is “maybe the role I’ve been waiting to play my whole life.”
“The character of Jackie is a complicated, wildly different and outrageous character,” she shares. “At the core of her, Jackie is someone who has the shared desires of building a...
The Power of Two
Photos by Justin Miers Photography
A Bit on the Bold Side
A dramatic black and burl wood kitchen is a perfect fit for this classic home full of dramatic moldings and exquisite fixtures, wallpaper and furnishings — all designed by Melissa Fitzgerald, owner and lead designer of Kitchen Society Design based in OKC.
“These added touches bring a fun,...
