Finding Focus

According to the American Psychiatric Association, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered a chronic and debilitating disorder, impacting many aspects of life including professional and academic achievements, interpersonal relationships and daily functioning. As one of the most common mental health disorders affecting children, ADHD symptoms are most often recognized and diagnosed before age 12.  However, the Centers for Disease...
When a customer walks into a modern supermarket in the United States, a combination of factors are at play, all with one goal: to win that shopper’s attention – and ultimately, encourage them to spend. Getting a patron’s attention is the job not only of the store, but of the product manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, says Yuechen Wu, an associate...
Tucked amid the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains in southwestern Oklahoma, Medicine Park stands as a timeless scenic resort community that has drawn visitors for over a century. Founded in 1908 as the state’s original planned tourism destination, this charming town blends historic granite cobblestone architecture with crystal-clear creeks, rolling foothills and abundant natural wonders.  Its unique red granite...

The State of Sports

Featured photo: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s back-to-back MVP awards underscore his emergence as one of the NBA’s premier players and the centerpiece of the Thunder’s pursuit of sustained excellence. Photo courtesy NBAE/Getty Images Built to Last: What’s Next for the OKC Thunder For the Oklahoma City Thunder, the question posed after a championship is not necessarily how to win another one. It is...

The Long Game

Analyze  At the end of the day, says Matt Bacon, “the market is not the economy.” “A lot of people try to focus on what’s going on in the economy to predict what’s going on in the market,” says Bacon, president and CEO of Tulsa-based HoganTaylor Wealth, a fiduciary wealth management/financial planning firm and subsidiary of HoganTaylor. “But the market is...

Faces of Oklahoma

Senior Strategies

By 2034, it’s projected that there will be more Oklahomans over the age of 65 than children under 18. To help address this unprecedented population shift, Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) has rolled out Aging Our Way: a multi-sector, state-led iniative that focuses on everything from affordable housing to caregiver support and community health resources. OHS professionals Nadine Walter, director of...
Featured photo: Tulsa State Fair, Expo Square; Oct. 1-11. All photos courtesy the respective event/hosting business Oklahoma State Fair & Tulsa State Fair The Oklahoma State Fair returns Sept. 17-27 to OKC Fair Park, celebrating the state’s thriving agriculture, manufacturing and commerce while offering nearly two weeks of all-ages entertainment. One of North America’s top state fairs, the event offers classic...
January 19, 2024, was the day everything changed for Gislaine and Alex Figueira.  That morning, Gislaine was checking her email when her phone dinged. “Congrats on being named a James Beard semifinalist!” one text read.  She told her husband Alex who, along with Gislaine herself, are the owners of Dr. Kustom, a beloved food stall in Tulsa’s Mother Road Market. They...

Local Flavors

Palace Rooms If you’re looking for a reason to slow down, Palace Rooms has one waiting in downtown Tulsa. The dinner concept offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere where lingering over a meal isn’t a bad thing – it’s expected. Whether you’re planning a date night, celebrating a special occasion or catching up with friends, Palace Rooms makes it easy to...