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As we built this Women’s Issue, a thread began to emerge, one that feels both deeply personal and beautifully collective. It’s woven through the lives of women whose everyday giving is, in itself, a gift. Women who lead, nurture, and create, often without ever expecting to be seen, showing up for others while carrying full lives of their own at home. They are also the women who are meant to be cared for in return, not just on Mother’s Day, but through the gift of continued care that extends far beyond it.
In Power in Her Hands, we’re honored to introduce you to a few of those women. Their stories are different, but their impact is shared. They are building legacies through consistent, meaningful action that shapes the lives around them.
This issue also gently asks an important question. What happens when the ones who give so much begin to receive?
In Receiving as a Spiritual Practice, we explore the idea that receiving is not indulgent—it’s essential. That rest, support, and being poured into are part of a healthy, whole life. It’s an invitation to trust that we were never meant to carry everything on our own, and that there is beauty in allowing ourselves to be held, too.
You’ll also find in our Pampered Mom Gift Guide, thoughtfully curated local experiences designed to care for the moms in our lives well beyond Mother’s Day. From moments of rest to confidence-boosting treatments and intentional time set aside just for her, it’s a reminder that care shouldn’t be reserved for one day, but thoughtfully built into her everyday life.
And in Inside Her Bag, we take a more personal approach, offering a fun and meaningful glimpse into the women of Family Hearing. What they carry goes far beyond the essentials. It reflects the level of preparation, care, and attentiveness they bring into every interaction with their patients, families, and even their own circles.
Together, these stories reflect the strength, depth, and quiet influence of women whose impact is felt in lasting ways.
We are better because of them. And because of the many women, just like you, who show up each day with intention and care. Your story may not live on these pages, but it matters deeply, shaping more than you may ever see.
From my heart to yours, Happy Mother's Day.
May 2026
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Jennesa Yanez, MA LPC
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President Matthew Perry
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Proverbs 3:5-6
1-7: Under the glow of chandeliers and the weight of deeply meaningful stories, the Grant A Dream Night of Dreams Gala was more than an evening, it was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community shows up with heart. Grant A Dream provides fully funded three-night restorative getaways for parents raising children with serious illness or special needs, parents who are often running on empty. Through every embrace and generous bid, hope was poured back into their lives. Because of this night, parents will breathe deeper, reconnect, and return home restored. Photography by @njduncanphotography
8-14: An evening that felt both celebratory and deeply rooted in community, the Broomfield Area Chamber Business Awards brought together local leaders, innovators, and changemakers for a night of well-deserved recognition. Hosted at Lionsgate Event Center, the sold-out event honored businesses and individuals whose work continues to shape and strengthen Broomfield in meaningful ways. From heartfelt speeches to shared laughter and connection, the room was filled with a collective pride in what’s being built here together. It was more than an awards night, it was a reminder that behind every business is a story, a family, and a commitment to something bigger than themselves. Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners! Photography by Flatirons Pro Media
15-21: An evening where purpose met possibility, the 2026 Bal Swan Ball, Blueprints of Brilliance, presented by Varra Companies, brought our community together in the most meaningful way. Inspired by innovation and inclusion, the night celebrated the vision of what’s possible when every child is seen, supported, and given the space to thrive. From heartfelt moments to a packed dance floor, generosity filled the room, each conversation and contribution helping lay the foundation for brighter futures. Because of this community, Bal Swan continues to build something extraordinary: a place where every child belongs, and every story matters. Photography by John Zamora Media
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The quiet work of care, connection, and legacy unfolding all around us
ARTICLE BY SARAH SCHIERKOLK PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH DAWN PHOTOGRAPHY
We all know a woman like this.
The one who shows up before she’s asked. Who carries more than anyone realizes, yet somehow still makes space for others. The one who listens a little longer, gives a little more, and holds steady when everything around her feels uncertain.
She might be the calm in a crisis. The voice of wisdom in a hard decision. The one who steps in quietly, offering support, guidance, or simply presence when it’s needed most.
These women don’t always seek recognition. In fact, most don’t. But their impact is felt in the lives they touch, the families they strengthen, and the communities they help hold together.
This feature is a glimpse into a few of those women among us.
Women who are using what’s been placed in their hands to serve, protect, and uplift others. Women who are building something that lasts, not for attention, but for the people who will come after them.
Because the women who carry us rarely do it loudly.
But their legacy is anything but quiet.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
BROOMFIELD FISH
Crystal Egli is the kind of person who compliments you in a public restroom and means it. The kind who makes you laugh and somehow leaves you a little lighter than she found you.
That energy is not accidental. It’s who she is.
It’s also something that shaped her early on. Growing up as one of the few kids of color in her Vermont community, Crystal learned what it felt like to be both highly visible and completely overlooked. She remembers what it felt like to not be heard or protected, and to carry that quietly. So she became who she needed—someone who made space and made sure no one stood alone.
Today, that instinct lives at the heart of her work at Broomfield FISH.
FISH is a food and family resource center serving Broomfield residents, offering far more than groceries. While many know it for its self-shop marketplace, where neighbors choose food for their families, the organization also provides emergency financial assistance, housing support, and one-on-one advocacy to help people move toward stability.
At every level, the goal is the same: to treat each neighbor with dignity, honoring their story, and giving them the autonomy to make decisions for their family.
“We’re not a destination,” she says. “We’re a bridge.”
And the need is more prevalent than most people realize.
Many neighbors who walk through FISH’s doors are working, housed, and doing everything they can to keep up. But as housing costs rise and unexpected challenges stack up, something has to give, and often, it’s food. Last year, FISH served one in five Broomfield residents. And still, you likely wouldn’t know it just by looking.
Crystal knows that firsthand.
There was a season in her life when everything appeared stable on the outside, but behind the scenes, she was doing whatever it took to care for her daughter. That experience didn’t define her, but it changed how she sees people, with fewer assumptions more compassion, and a deep understanding that you can’t always tell who needs help and who has help to give.
And still, there is a lightness to her.
She’s an outdoors enthusiast, a weekend firearm safety instructor, and someone who brings humor and humanity into every space she enters. The kind of person who can hold both the weight of someone’s hardest day and the joy of making them laugh in the same breath.
Long before titles and leadership roles, Kristin Lavelle knew she loved people and math. But as she built her career in the financial world, she began to notice something deeper. Women were often left out of the conversation or made to feel like they didn’t belong. Finances felt overwhelming, sometimes intimidating, and too many women were carrying that weight alone.
So she decided to change the conversation.
Through her work with The Lavelle Group and her leadership in Wine, Women & Wealth, Kristin has created spaces where women can walk in unsure and walk out empowered. Spaces where financial conversations feel approachable, questions are welcomed, and women are met with encouragement instead of judgment.
Because for many, it’s not just about money. It’s about confidence.
A recent client said it best: “I thought money was all scary, technical and masculine. I didn’t even want to peek into that box. Now I’m kind of excited about it and how it can support the life I want!”
That shift, from fear to curiosity, from avoidance to ownership, is what fuels Kristin’s work.
“I often feel like a bridge,” she shares, helping women move from uncertainty to clarity, from discouragement to hope. And she’s seen how quickly that transformation can happen when women are given the right information in a space that feels safe.
When a woman believes in herself and is in control of her finances, everything changes. It shows up in how she carries herself, in the decisions she makes for her family, and in how she moves through life with more steadiness and freedom.
And that freedom matters.
It’s the ability to say yes to time with family, to travel, to slow mornings, to connection. The kind of life Kristin herself values most, whether she’s on a mountain trail, sharing a glass of wine with friends, or simply enjoying the people around her.
Confident women create ripple effects. What begins as one conversation can shift a family and eventually a community.
For Kristin, this work is an act of service. It’s about removing fear and uncertainty and replacing it with clarity, helping women see that money doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It can be simple, supportive, and a tool to build a life they love.
To her, that is what it means to carry others.
Not by taking on their burdens, but by giving them the tools and clarity to move forward on their own.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
In the emergency department, there is no script for what walks through the door. But for Dr. Rebecca Kornas, every patient arrives carrying something more than symptoms—they carry fear, uncertainty, and often the weight of what feels like the worst day of their life.
It is in those moments that her work becomes more than medicine.
With a calm, steady presence, Dr. Kornas meets each person where they are, not just clinically, but emotionally. She makes eye contact. She sits down. She listens. Because sometimes the story behind the visit matters just as much as the reason for it. What may begin as chest pain can reveal a deeper fear, a recent diagnosis in the family, or an unspoken worry. Taking the time to understand that “why” is where trust is built and where true care begins.
“I try to approach each patient like they are a family member,” she shares. It’s a simple philosophy, but one that quietly transforms every interaction into something deeply human.
Drawn to emergency medicine for its variety and complexity, she found purpose in a field that allows her to step into countless
lives, even if only for a moment, and offer both answers and reassurance. It is work that requires strength, but also softness, the ability to lead, decide, and act, while never losing sight of the person in front of you.
That balance is something she learned early, shaped by her mother, Julia Kornas, whose steady and compassionate presence was a quiet example of what it means to truly care for others.
Outside the hospital, Dr. Kornas finds restoration in the simple, grounding moments of life— walks with her dog, Elsa, noticing the way light catches the flowers in her neighborhood, family pizza nights with her husband and daughters, reading, movies, and the kind of laughter that reminds her she is held, too.
Because even the women who carry so much for others need places to set it down.
And every day, in the space between urgency and uncertainty, Dr. Kornas shows what it means to carry others with both strength and grace.
BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR
COLORADO BLOOD CANCER INSTITUTE
There is an unmistakable energy about Evie Hughes. It shows up in her laughter, in her kindness, in the way she can turn even the heaviest moments into something a little more human. She describes herself simply as fun, kind, considerate, but behind that lightness is a depth of purpose that runs through everything she does.
For nearly two decades, Evie has worked in oncology, walking alongside patients and families through some of life’s hardest realities. Today, as a Blood and Marrow Transplant Coordinator, she helps guide patients through one of the most complex and critical journeys of their lives. It is detailed, demanding work, full of education, planning, and constant communication, but for Evie, it always comes back to connection.
A phone call. A reassuring voice. A shared tear when words fall short.
“They are the reason for it all,” she shares.
To her, compassion is not something you either have or don’t. It is something you build. Something you practice. “Like a muscle,” she says. And the more you use it, the more you want to carry for others.
That calling extends far beyond the hospital walls. As a candidate for Visionaries of the Year through Blood Cancer United, Evie is on a mission to raise $100,000 to advance life-saving research for blood cancers. It’s a goal fueled not just by ambition, but by what she sees every day at the bedside. “The work I do daily changes lives,” she says, “but this will change countless lives in ways I may never know.” It’s a ripple effect she’s proud to be part of, a rock thrown into what she calls “this pond of life.”
Even in the weight of her work, she leads with joy. Karaoke nights in the living room. Kitchen dance parties. Time outdoors with her husband Scott and their children. These are the moments that refill her, grounding her in gratitude and reminding her why she does what she does.
Because for Evie, carrying others is not a burden. It is a calling. One she meets with strength, heart, and a belief that even in the hardest moments, hope is always worth holding onto.
HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTOR & OWNER
BLUE OAK FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
At Blue Oak Family Chiropractic, there is an intentional slowing down that begins the moment you walk through the door: soft light, a calming space, and a quiet invitation to breathe. For Dr. Haley Turpin, that environment is not accidental. It is part of the care.
Her work is rooted in the belief that the body is constantly communicating, and that many of the challenges families face are not isolated issues, but signals from a nervous system under stress. Through gentle, neurologically focused chiropractic care, she helps parents begin to understand those signals, often connecting dots that once felt confusing or overwhelming.
That clarity is something she understands deeply.
After losing her mother at a young age, Dr. Haley walked through seasons of anxiety, depression, and disconnection from her own body. Over time, through intentional lifestyle changes, rebuilding trust within herself, and growing closer in her relationship with God, she experienced what it means to heal, not instantly, but gradually, with purpose. That journey now shapes how she shows up for others, with compassion, patience, and a deep respect for the process.
Today, her focus is on families, especially mothers and children navigating early developmental years. She often meets parents carrying quiet concerns, wondering whether they are missing something or should simply wait. “I want them to feel like someone has joined their team,” she shares. Through education, she helps parents trust their instincts while giving them tools to support their child’s development with clarity and confidence.
What unfolds in her office is often more than physical change. A child begins to settle. A parent softens. Homes feel more connected, more regulated, more at ease.
Outside the office, Dr. Haley is grounded by simple rhythms, sunlight, movement, quiet mornings, and time with God. It is in those moments she refills what she so intentionally gives.
She hopes that families leave not only feeling better but also understanding their bodies in a new way, carrying with them the belief that healing is not a one-time event but a lifelong process. One that builds stronger individuals, stronger families, and ultimately, a stronger community.
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“BECAUSE THE MOST MEANINGFUL GIFTS AREN’T THINGS, THEY’RE EXPERIENCES SHE DESERVES: TIME, CARE, AND THE FEELING OF BEING COMPLETELY TAKEN CARE OF. “
Motherhood is beautiful, demanding, and often centered around everyone else. This Mother’s Day, we invite you to turn the focus back to her. From moments of quiet relaxation to indulgent, confidence-boosting experiences, these thoughtfully curated local favorites are designed to restore, refresh, and celebrate the women who give so much, with destinations she can return to again and again. Because the most meaningful gifts aren’t things, they’re experiences she deserves: time, care, and the feeling of being completely taken care of.
A CURATED COLLECTION OF LOCAL EXPERIENCES TO RESTORE, REFRESH, AND CARE FOR HER BEYOND MOTHER’S DAY
Woodhouse Spa 2255 West 136th Avenue Broomfield, CO 80023 broomfield.woodhousespas.com
KNESKO COLLAGEN FACE MASKS
Transform your skincare routine into a results-driven ritual with KNESKO’s collagen-infused masks. Designed to deeply hydrate, smooth, and restore radiance, each treatment delivers a visible glow in minutes while feeling undeniably indulgent. It’s high-performance skincare wrapped in a spa-worthy experience.
Why moms will love it: A quick, luminous reset that feels like a facial, without ever leaving home.
PLUSH GRAY WOODHOUSE ROBE
Slip into the signature plush gray Woodhouse robe and carry the spa experience home. Ultra-soft and beautifully tailored, it wraps you in warmth and calm long after your treatment ends. Perfectly paired with a Woodhouse Spa gift card, it becomes an invitation to rest, recharge, and indulge again soon.
Why moms will love it: A cozy, everyday luxury that turns even the simplest moments into something restorative.
FARMHOUSE FRESH SKINCARE
Bring the glow of the spa home with FarmHouse Fresh, featured in Woodhouse Spa’s seasonal Blood Orange Radiance treatments. Crafted with natural ingredients and vibrant, uplifting scents, these products nourish and soften the skin while turning everyday care into a sensorial escape.
Why moms will love it: A fresh, feel-good indulgence that adds a little brightness, beauty, and joy to her daily routine.
Original Skin Medspa 6821 W 120th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020
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SIGNATURE RELAXATION MASSAGE
Step into a calming escape with a customized massage designed to release tension, restore balance, and promote full-body relaxation. Whether easing everyday stress or simply taking a moment to unwind, this experience offers a quiet reset for both body and mind.
Why moms will love it: A well-deserved pause that melts stress away and leaves her feeling completely renewed.
HYDRAFACIAL + DERMAPLANE GLOW TREATMENT
This results-driven combination pairs gentle dermaplaning to remove dull surface buildup with a Hydrafacial designed to deeply cleanse, hydrate, and infuse the skin with nourishing serums. The result is instantly smoother, brighter, and more radiant skin with no downtime.
Why moms will love it: That fresh, luminous glow that makes her feel polished and put together in minutes.
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Achieve a naturally refreshed, confident look with expertly administered injectables at Original Skin Medspa. From smoothing fine lines with Botox to restoring volume and balance with dermal fillers, each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to enhance your features while maintaining a soft, natural result.
Why moms will love it: A subtle, confidence-boosting refresh that helps her look as vibrant as she feels.
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THE YACHT CLUB MOTHER’S DAY EXPERIENCE
This Mother’s Day, don’t give her another gift. Give her a day she’ll talk about all year. Step aboard a fully curated luxury salon experience designed for moms who deserve more than just an appointment. Champagne is poured, time slows down, and every detail is handled. From personalized consultations to elevated service rituals featuring Kérastase, each moment is designed with intention.
Why moms will love it: An experience that feels indulgent, thoughtful, and completely centered around her.
SIP. SOAK. UNWIND.
Let her sink into a chair, sip wine, and let the world pause for a moment. This luxury pedicure experience is more than self-care, it’s a reset. Warm soaks, expert care, and impeccable finishes come together in an elevated, indulgent setting designed to restore and refresh.
Why moms will love it: A quiet, well-deserved pause that leaves her feeling relaxed, refreshed, and beautifully polished.
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This Mother’s Day, give her the luxury of feeling completely put together. A precision cut, refreshed color, and flawless finish, enhanced with the most advanced formulas and customized in-salon rituals like Fusio-Dose and Première Dose.
Paired with champagne, relaxation, and a team that knows every detail matters, even the “basics” are anything but.
Why moms will love it: That confident, put-together feeling she carries with her long after she leaves.
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A fully customized, hand-applied airbrush tan designed to enhance your natural skin tone with a flawless, sun-kissed finish. Each session includes a personalized color consultation, skin-prepping treatment, and a moisture-locking finish for a smooth, even glow. Why moms will love it: That “just got back from vacation” glow, without the sun damage or downtime.
Extend and elevate your glow with goGLOW’s curated collection of sunless tanning products. From gradual tanning lotions to touch-up sprays and mousse, each product is designed to enhance your skin with radiant, buildable color while nourishing the skin. Perfect for maintaining a flawless, even glow between appointments or adding a subtle touch of warmth year-round.
Why moms will love it: An effortless way to look refreshed, radiant, and put together every day, no appointment required.
A curated collection of skin-prep and aftercare essentials designed to enhance, extend, and protect your glow. From exfoliating mitts to hydration-focused formulas, these products ensure your skin stays smooth, radiant, and beautifully even between visits. Why moms will love it: Longer-lasting results and glowing skin that feels as good as it looks.
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ARTICLE BY SARAH SCHIERKOLK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH DAWN PHOTOGRAPHY
THE WOMEN OF FAMILY HEARING SHARE THE LITTLE THINGS THEY CARRY THROUGH THEIR DAY.
“Their purses may hold the everyday essentials, but what these women truly carry is care, connection, and a quiet commitment to helping others stay close to the moments that matter most.”
Between patient appointments, family schedules, and the steady rhythm of caring for others, the women of Family Hearing carry more than just the essentials. Their bags are part survival kit and part storybook, filled with the small things that keep life moving and the meaningful pieces that remind them why they do what they do.
In a field centered on listening, it’s no surprise that this team is deeply in tune with both their patients and the people they love at home. The same care and attentiveness they bring to their work show up in the way they move through everyday life.
We asked them to unzip their purses and give us a glimpse inside.
Chelsea’s bag is equal parts command center and keepsake drawer. Her MacBook is where ideas take shape and conversations never stop, while a small collection of playground rocks from her son quietly gathers alongside it, each one a reminder of home in the middle of a busy day. She’s the “prepared one,” with cords, snacks, and just about anything someone might need within reach, a mindset that carries into the experience she creates for every patient who walks through the door. A backpack by choice, her style is practical, polished, and always ready for what’s next.
Brittany keeps it simple, but never unprepared. Chapstick is non-negotiable in Colorado’s dry air, and her earplugs are always close by, a subtle reflection of the work she does every day and the care she takes to protect her hearing wherever she goes. A nail kit and a stash of Band-Aids round out her essentials, proof that
she’s always ready for the small things, much like the attention to detail she brings to helping patients hear clearly and comfortably. While her purse is perfectly organized, life outside of it, especially mid-move, is a little less so.
Sandra’s purse tells a story, layered with both practicality and heart. Her phone keeps her connected to her kids and entertained throughout the day, while a worn dog tag from a beloved pet reminds her of the loyalty she carries into everything she does, including the way she cares for patients from the moment they walk in. Somewhere between neatly packed and comfortably lived-in, her bag holds the basics plus the extras that make long days easier. “Organized in a disorderly fashion” might be the most accurate description.
Allie’s bag leans into calm, care, and a touch of the unexpected. A natural, essential oil remedy reflects her love for all things holistic and soothing, an approach that carries over into the way she helps patients feel at ease. A random lock has somehow earned a permanent place inside, just waiting for its moment. With shareable essentials like lotion and sanitizer, her purse mirrors the way she shows up for others: steady, thoughtful, and quietly prepared.
Behind every appointment at Family Hearing is a team of women balancing work, family, and the countless details in between. Their purses may hold lip balm, snacks, and a few surprises, but what they truly carry into each day is compassion, attentiveness, and a genuine desire to help people stay connected to the sounds, conversations, and moments that matter most.
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Reclaiming Balance, Worthiness, and Grace Through the Art of Receiving
ARTICLE BY JENNESA YANEZ, MA LPC
Many women are natural givers. We give our time, energy, love, and care to everyone around us. It feels instinctive, like breathing. For many of us, receiving doesn’t come easily.
If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable accepting help, brushed off a compliment, or found yourself saying, “It’s okay, I’ve got it,” even when you didn’t, this one’s for you.
The truth is, receiving is a spiritual practice. It’s how we stay in relationship with the flow of life.
WHY WOMEN RESIST RECEIVING
There are many layers to this resistance.
Culturally, women have been conditioned to find value in service, to define worth through giving. Generations before us carried the archetype of the giver, sacrificing their own needs in the name of love or duty.
For many of us, saying yes to receiving can stir feelings of guilt, unworthiness, or being “too much.” Worried if we stop giving, we’ll stop being needed, and if we’re not needed, we’ll stop being loved.
But this is an illusion rooted in imbalance.
When we only give, energy stagnates. We cut ourselves off from the cycle of reciprocity, the rhythm of inhale and exhale, giving and receiving.
To heal, we must learn to soften into receptivity.
Receiving transforms gratitude from an idea into an embodiment. It’s one thing to say we’re grateful; it’s another to feel it move through the body when someone offers kindness and we let it in.
When we fully receive with an open heart, we honor the giver, ourselves, and the Divine source that moves through both.
Try this simple practice: The next time someone offers you something, pause. Notice the instinct to deflect; instead, take a slow breath.
Place a hand on your heart and simply say, “Thank you. I receive that.”
That moment of allowing is sacred.
True receptivity is about trust.
When we open to receive love, support, or rest, we say to the Divine: “I trust my needs will be met.”
We release the illusion that everything depends on us. We stop striving and start allowing.
Receiving is an act of faith, a declaration that our worthiness isn’t measured by productivity.
To receive fully is to return to the truth of who we are: beloved, provided for, and enough.
“What can I receive right now?” Support? Stillness? Forgiveness? Nourishment?
Whatever it is, you don’t have to earn it. You only have to open to it.
Receiving starts by opening the heart, quieting the mind, and trusting the Divine to meet you where you are.
Because healing the giver doesn’t mean giving less, it means allowing more love, grace, and abundance to flow both ways.
Receiving is not selfish. It’s sacred. It’s the exhale after the inhale, the pause after the harvest, the soul’s way of saying: “I am open. I receive.”
“Kristin helped me through a hard time, now I have a financial plan I feel good about ” ~ MH
“I didn’t know where to star t when it came to money. Kristin showed me a successful path ” ~ CL
Kristin Lavelle Financial Consultant thelavellegroup.com 303-514-1688 kristin@thelavellegroup.com
ARTICLE BY KALI KASORZYK
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The power of taste, trust, and the courage to “just start.”
She didn’t have a business plan, a media budget, or even a name anyone could pronounce. What Becky Hillyard had was taste, a young family, and the instinct to just start. Today, her lifestyle brand Cella Jane commands an audience the size of Vogue’s , she’s nine collections strong with Splendid, and she’s built it all while raising three kids — refusing to sacrifice one for the other. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Becky shares what it really takes to build a brand, a career, and a life you love. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full conversation.
Q: WHEN DID YOU KNOW CELLA JANE WAS MORE THAN A HOBBY?
A: Two moments. Women started emailing me saying they bought something I recommended and felt amazing — asking me to help them find a dress for a wedding. That felt incredible. Then I looked at my affiliate numbers for one month and realized I could cover our mortgage. I thought, I can actually do this. I never set out to build a business. I started it because I genuinely loved it.
Q: WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST RISK YOU EVER TOOK WITH THE BRAND?
A: Designing my own collection. It’s easy to point at items on a website and say I love these. But to create something from scratch, put your name on it, and wait to see if people connect with it — that’s terrifying. I had an incredible partner in Splendid, and women loved the pieces. It was the biggest risk and the biggest accomplishment.
Q: HOW HAS INFLUENCER MARKETING CHANGED SINCE YOU STARTED?
A: When I started, brands didn’t know whether to take it seriously. Now it’s a legitimate line item in their marketing budgets — sometimes bigger than TV. Because what we’ve built is trust. People trust a real recommendation from someone they follow far more than a commercial. There’s no question about it now.
Q: YOU’RE A MOM OF THREE RUNNING A FULL BRAND. WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE?
A: I try to get up at five and not hit snooze — that first hour before the house wakes up is the most productive, most peaceful hour of my day. Then it’s all hands on deck with the kids and school drop-off. After that I work — planning content, connecting with my team, editing. After pickup, the day shifts completely and it’s all about them. I’ve learned to protect both halves fiercely, because both matter.
Q: WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BUILD SOMETHING OF THEIR OWN BUT KEEPS WAITING?
A: Don’t wait. Don’t wait for the perfect camera, the right strategy, or enough followers. We find every excuse to stay comfortable. Just start, be consistent, and be authentically yourself. The right people will find you — and they’ll stay.
This conversation is just the beginning. Becky goes deeper on the risks that almost stopped her, the design process behind her latest Splendid collection, and what she’d tell her 2012 self today. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle podcast.
“Trust is the only metric that actually compounds.”
— Becky Hillyard
This Berry Bruschetta is a delightful twist on the classic bruschetta that we all love. This version uses fruit, bringing a sweet element to the traditionally savory dish. With the use of fresh berries, cream cheese, delicious fruit spread, crumbled cheese, and fresh rosemary, it is the perfect addition to your next spring event. This simple, yet beautiful appetizer could be enjoyed at your next brunch, shower or Mother’s Day celebration. But let’s be honest—you don’t need an excuse to enjoy this delectable dish!
INGREDIENTS:
• 12 baguette slices
• Extra virgin olive oil (for brushing)
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 cup Fruit and Honey Triple Berry Spread (or any fruit spread of your choice)
• 1/3 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 oz fruit cheese (such as Wensleydale with Autumn Fruit), crumbled
• Fresh rosemary for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly brush the front and back of the baguette slices with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
3. Toast baguette slices in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
4. Once the baguette slices are cool, spread a generous layer of cream cheese over each slice.
5. Add the fruit spread on top of the cream cheese.
6. Add sliced strawberries and a few blueberries, allowing the vibrant colors to pop. (A great place to find fresh fruit is our local staple, Crystal & Rich’s Produce.)
7. Crumble the fruit cheese over the top for an added layer of richness and depth.
8. Garnish with fresh Rosemary if desired.
9. Serve and enjoy!
Spring is here! We compiled a list of flowers that - depending on your planting zone - can be planted in the season.
Plumbago
Has beautiful dark blue or white flowers on a large shrub of 3 to 5 feet. This tends to freeze down in winter and comes back from roots in the spring.
Hibiscus
The tropical variety will not survive the winters so move those pots inside. The plant can get up to 5 feet tall and there are many different colors and varieties. The perennial varieties will freeze to the ground but come back in the spring. The variety Moy Grande is known as the dinner plate hibiscus. The Texas star hibiscus has beautiful flowers in red or white.
These colorful plants can be planted in baskets and pots, not in water-logged or low areas where water might collect. They will grow best when given enough space to spread out, and should be planted in an area that will allow them a minimum of 5-6 hours of sunlight every day. Colors include orange, pink, purple, white, red, tangerine and fuschia to name a few.
This is great in baskets for trailing leaves with lots of colors. The bees love it!
This 3 to 4-foot bush is a must for monarch lovers. Monarchs feed on the leaves before making their cocoons. It has beautiful orange and yellow flowers.
ARTICLE BY LORI HAWKINS
This is a great hot weather plant that comes in many colors and varieties. Trailing varieties only get about 1 foot tall but can get 3 to 4 feet wide. There are bush varieties that get 4 feet tall and dwarf bushes only get about 2 feet tall. It comes in yellows, purples, reds, oranges, pinks, fuchsia, and many others.
This fuzzy light blue flower is a butterfly favorite.
This is another bee and butterfly favorite that grows about 10 to 12 inches tall. There is a graffiti variety in different colors that works in beds or pots.
This plant comes in upright or trailing varieties. There are many colors to choose from: lavender, white with a red center, peach, white and red, pink to strawberry.
There are many varieties of sage. The Texas sage is a shrub that has beautiful lavender flowers - a favorite for bees. They usually bloom around the time it rains. Henry Duelberg variety is a smaller bush 18 to 20 inches tall with blue stalks of blooms. Russian Sage is a tall silver lacy foliage with light blue flower spikes and grows to 4 feet tall. Deer tend to stay away from most of the sages.
This plant makes a large bush of red or pink flowers. It has low water needs once established and can tolerate drought conditions and hot temperatures. Prune back plant in winter if it gets too leggy.
These need more water than most other plants and come in many colors. They are valued for their vibrant colors, abundant blooms, and tolerance for shade.
With lush multicolored leaves, many larger than the palm of your hand, caladiums have become one of the most popular foliage plants for shady or semi-shady gardens—with many recent introductions being sun tolerant.
MAY 2ND
Broomfield Swim & Tennis Club - 250 Main St, Broomfield, CO 80020 | 10:00 AM
Spring has sprung and summer is calling. Stop by the Broomfield Swim & Tennis Club for Spring Into Summer, an open-to-the-public celebration from 10–1pm with something for everyone. Enjoy food and drinks, bouncy house and face painting, tour the club, and try tennis and pickleball. Bring your friends and family and kick off the season together.
MAY 13TH
TBD | 5:30 PM
Guys Who Give is a group of men with a desire to inspire and who are committed to making a difference in their local communities. This mission is accomplished by finding 100+ men to each contribute $100 at the quarterly events to benefit a chosen local charity. The idea is to keep it local and have an impact that WE can SEE.
MAY 16TH
Broomfield Auditorium - 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO 80020 | 7:30 PM
The Broomfield Symphony presents its Young Artists Competition winners in an unforgettable evening of music. Violinist Sabine Han performs Barber’s Violin Concerto, while Sadie Han plays the beloved Sibelius Violin Concerto, all under the direction of Music Director David Brussel. Experience the passion and talent of these rising stars in a powerful, inspiring performance for the community. Tickets available at www.broomfieldsymphony.org.
MAY 19TH
West + Main Homes - 920 Main Street, Louisville, CO 80027 | 6:30 PM
Join a welcoming community of women connecting over conversation, collaboration, and confidence with money. Enjoy a relaxed evening with wine and light bites while building meaningful relationships and gaining practical financial insight. Come network, share, and grow alongside like-minded women in a supportive, empowering environment designed to inspire smarter decisions and lasting connections. For more information or to RSVP, email Kristin at kristin@thelavellegroup.com
MAY 28TH
The Chateaux - 13600 Xavier Lane Broomfield, CO 80023 | 5:00 PM
Celebrate a legacy of generosity and community impact at this milestone evening honoring those who have shaped Broomfield for 25 years. Experience inspiring stories of resilience, gather alongside past awardees, and raise a glass to collective impact. Enjoy elevated food, an open bar, lively entertainment, and a night designed to honor connection, compassion, and lasting community spirit. Tickets available at broomfieldfoundation.org
MAY 31ST
Limelight Boulder - 1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO 80302 | 11:00 AM
Celebrate courage, confidence, and community at this year’s inspiring FRIENDS of Broomfield luncheon and fashion show, where participants take the runway as the true stars. Enjoy an uplifting afternoon where style, purpose, and community come together to celebrate what it means to be the hero of your own story, while supporting life changing opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tickets available at friendsofbroomfield.org
Nash, Owner
Baseline’s smart modern homes, oriented around parks, balance indoor and outdoor living as part of Colorado’s active lifestyle. Hundreds of residents come together for dozens of annual events. And every day, more good things are coming — including more parks, more ways to live and soon a vibrant, walkable town center. It’s a new kind of place and we invite you to join us. In Broomfield just off Baseline Road, a variety of modern homes are available from the $500s to $1M+