Archives of Community

Women do incredible things. Here, we feature the stories of women who are a part of the Southeast Missouri community by way of living here, being from here or passing through. We hope these stories inspire you to connect with others and that they encourage you to be who you are in the world. We […]

Risk involves stepping into the unknown in faith that life will bring you what you need. It’s a process of discovery, of revision, of growth. Here, Dr. Bhavani Vaddey shares the wisdom she learned from participating in the Dancing with Show Me Stars competition and fundraiser for the first time. Dr. Bhavani Vaddey, ER physician […]

Risk involves stepping into the unknown in faith that life will bring you what you need. It’s a process of discovery, of revision, of growth. Here, Melissa Baer shares what she is excited and apprehensive about as she begins the new adventure of moving from Jackson, Missouri, to Nashville, Tennessee.  When Melissa Baer and her […]

Risk involves stepping into the unknown in faith that life will bring you what you need. It’s a process of discovery, of revision, of growth. Here, Alaina Honza shares what she is excited and apprehensive about as she begins the new adventure of starting middle school. Alaina Honza is 10 years old and excited about […]

Risk involves stepping into the unknown in faith that life will bring you what you need. It’s a process of discovery, of revision, of growth. Here, Tiffany Meade shares the wisdom she has learned along the way through transitioning career paths. In 2018, Tiffany transitioned from working what she thought was her dream job to […]

Risk involves stepping into the unknown in faith that life will bring you what you need. It’s a process of discovery, of revision, of growth. Here, Claire Skelton shares what she is excited and apprehensive about as she begins the new adventure of switching career paths to lead her family business in Jackson. Claire Skelton […]