Just as Apple revolutionized the cell phone industry, Compass state-of-the-art technology has revitalized the real estate industry, especially in St. Louis, where Katie Dooley Curran is proud to be a Founding Member of Compass Realty Group St Louis.

After experiencing a sudden loss, Bobbi Baker discovered how hot yoga — which she had started as a physical workout — could help heal a part of herself she didn’t know was broken. From that moment on, she was determined to create a space where students felt welcomed and safe to try yoga in hopes of finding their own growth.

Nestled along North Gore Avenue, Story Seven is a female-owned, full-service neighborhood home and gift boutique.

Jill Azar has spent over 12 years with Laura McCarthy Real Estate, delivering excellent customer service and reliable experience. 

Dr. Stefanie B. Dougherty’s passion for orthodontics started when she got braces for the first time in second grade. She loved the whole journey, and she knew then that she wanted to change people’s lives and give everyone the confident smile they deserved.

Mary E. Biggs, MBA, started selling group health benefits in 1991 along with financial services. Since then, her business has expanded over the years to include self-fund plans and medicare supplemental insurance as well.

Deanna Carroll started her State Farm Agency out of a desire to help others. 

Beth Morris, owner of Paperdolls Boutique, has always had a passion for fashion. Though the last couple of years have been challenging, she and her team have been working nonstop to push through the challenging times, always striving to keep customers coming back for more. They continue to specialize in personalized styling by seasoned stylists and carry one-of-a-kind, on-trend pieces at moderate prices – all with outstanding customer service!

Rachael Cross was always searching for that “go-to” piece of simple, timeless jewelry so she didn’t have to worry about what to wear — one without a high price tag that seamlessly matches every outfit, from work days to date nights. After a long search, she didn’t want to waste any more time — so she created her own.

At Associated Hearing Professionals, the caring and friendly staff prioritize hearing health every day. With the month of May being Better Hearing and Speech Month, the staff is especially eager to share the importance of optimal hearing health. For the month of May, the team at Associated Hearing Professionals would like to share ways everyone can ensure healthy hearing for years to come, as well as raise awareness about hearing and speech problems. 

Let Castlewood Designs take the helm if you need custom window treatments, shutters, shades, pillows or bedding.

Aging Gracefully aims to support families as they navigate complicated medical issues, aging issues, mental health issues or issues related to aging with a disability.

Transitions For Senior Living owners and senior care advocates Sharon and Jeff Balleau know it’s a daunting challenge to find a senior living community and want to help.

In 2017, Mary Martin became a resident artist at Green Door Art Gallery in Webster Groves. When the owners retired in 2019, she stepped up to continue its missions of providing a place for artists to exhibit and sell their work, and to provide an inviting space for people to learn different styles and mediums of art. She now runs the gallery with husband Craig Martin, offering classes to teens and adults in multiple mediums. Green Door also offers free installations for large art pieces purchased there.

Jenn Diaz started off in marketing and advertising in St. Louis and Chicago. When she was looking for a home for her family, she purchased one through The Joel Svoboda Team at Circa Properties. That started a conversation about real estate, and Diaz realized it might just be the perfect fit for her second career. In 2013, she joined The Joel Svoboda Team as a buyer specialist to manage the market’s exploding growth and many leads.

Owner Jessica Phillips at The Exercise Coach feels blessed to be a woman who is running a business with her dad by her side. 

Rachel Sauter grew up playing “store” in her mother’s closet. In 2012, her shopowner dreams came true when she opened Leopard Boutique in Webster Groves with husband John Sauter.

What started as a quest by Jean Scholtes to find healthy skin products for her own sensitive skin and her son with eczema has evolved into a retail, wholesale and online enterprise. KIND Soap Company is dedicated to helping customers find gentle, safe skin care products.

Arlene Maminta Browne, owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves, is always on the lookout for new inspiration. Also the principal of marketing and communications firm Robust Solutions, she opened Robust Wine Bar with her husband, Stanley Browne, in 2007. Paired with her husband’s wine expertise and hotel and restaurant management background, Arlene Browne brings the marketing and community partnerships.

Cathleen O’Donnell-Jones joined Two Men and a Truck in 2013. Now, nearly 10 years later, she manages the marketing for nine locations in Missouri and other states including Illinois, South Dakota, Maine and New Jersey.