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From Dallas Roots to National Recognition Barrett R. Howell’s story starts in Dallas, Texas—his hometown and the city that shaped his approach to law. A graduate of Greenhill School, Howell grew up surrounded by people who valued hard work and character. After high school, he moved to Atlanta to attend...

In the entertainment industry, things often look flawless only from the outside. Loud shows, glittering stages, and the energy of the audience conceal a huge layer of work that requires not only talent, but also system, leadership, and inner balance. Malika Kazakova is a person behind many of the brightest...

Men need the company of other good men. Whether we head back to our primal past and across many cultures, where men’s and women’s business were often and deliberately separated, men have ‘sat in circle’ to share stories, teach younger people, learn, address tribal conflict, resolve interpersonal issues, and discuss...

The IRS furlough amounts to an ‘operational freeze’ and the Federal Reserve just lowered rates for a second time.  These and other forces create a rare and volatile combination for investors, business owners, and high earners. The government's tax enforcement arm is partially idle, while the central bank has just...

In every transformative company, there is a moment when vision becomes culture. For Takin Jitjanuruk, co-founder of Woxa Corporation & Group, that moment came when he realized that building technology was not enough—he needed to build people. A strategic investor turned fintech leader, Jitjanuruk brings a distinctive human-centric philosophy to...

A Mission Born from Experience Megan Habina’s story isn’t just about fitness—it’s about grit. Before founding Valkyrie Fitness & Nutrition, Megan built her strength in more ways than one. She worked as a Class I and Class II officer for the Vineland Police Department and served in the Army National...

America’s Growing Housing Divide: Homelessness in the United States has become an urgent economic and social crisis. As of 2024, an estimated 772,000 Americans are without stable housing — roughly 230 people for every 100,000 residents. While this number fluctuates annually, the trend line is clear: in many parts of the...

A Hands-On Leader with a Vision for Better Care When you walk into Goodlettsville Family Dental, it doesn’t feel like a typical dental office. The technology is modern, the staff is calm, and the tone is warm. That’s no accident—it’s the result of Dr. Jeffrey Mathews’ deliberate effort to “make...

At the annual session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC 2025), a study was presented showing that the use of AI systems in cardiac ultrasound allows even novice specialists to obtain diagnostic-quality images. This opens new horizons for widespread access to vascular diagnostics.  We spoke with Darya Baldanova about why...

The Nobel Prize, founded in 1901 by Alfred Nobel’s will, symbolizes pinnacle achievement across crucial domains: World Peace, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Physics, and Economics. As of 2025, the distribution of Nobel laureates worldwide reveals entrenched powerhouses and emerging players shaping humanity’s scientific, literary, and humanitarian progress. This detailed analysis ranks...