Sarah Shao
Hudson Valley Celebrates Culture and Community at First Asian Festival
The first-ever Hudson Valley Asian Festival brought together culture, business, and community on May 2, 2026, at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, drawing visitors, vendors, and performers from across the region. Organized by the Hudson Valley...
A Mother’s Vision: Laurie Bryceland Expands Healing Through Horses with New Regional Wellness Center
For Laurie Bryceland, the path to founding a growing equine-assisted nonprofit began at home—with her son—and has since expanded into a regional mission centered on healing, resilience, and connection. “I do have a 27-year-old special...
From First Glimpse to Lifelong Connection: Inside Love at First Sight, a Middletown Ultrasound Studio
A journey from hospital work to entrepreneurship In the heart of Middletown, Tasha Crump has transformed years of medical experience into a business rooted in both expertise and compassion. With more than 20 years in...
Sophia Minaya Builds Mi Casa Business Services From Door-to-Door Tax Help to Trusted Financial Ally
Minaya’s path to entrepreneurship began with challenge and determination. “I’ve been in the United States since 2001—I came here when I was 16 years old,” she says. Arriving as a teenager, she faced both cultural...
Pike Autism Support Services: From One Mother’s Journey to a Community of Belonging
In Milford, a small group formed by concerned parents has grown into a vital support network. Today, Pike Autism Support Services (PASS) serves families across the Poconos with programs that promote inclusion, independence, and connection....
Community Comes Together for 17th Annual Free Prom Extravaganza in Middletown
On April 19, hundreds of teens and families gathered at Temple Sinai in Middletown for the 17th Annual “Free Prom Dress and Suits Extravaganza,” a heartfelt community event dedicated to ensuring that every student can...
Winding Hills Golf Club: Where Community, Golf, and Scenic Charm Meet
Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Montgomery, New York, Winding Hills Golf Club has grown into more than just a golf course. Under the ownership of Christopher Ogden, the property has evolved...
A Mother’s Determination: Sushana Guthrie’s Journey of Healing and Hope
For Sushana Guthrie, motherhood is a path marked by both deep love and constant challenge. As a single mother raising two daughters on the autism spectrum, she speaks with honesty about the reality of her...
Beezly Enterprises LLC: Building Legacies Through Purpose, Power, and Community
“Beezly Enterprises is a LLC. It’s a parent company for 10 brands underneath… we have a whole lot going on,” Davis said. What may seem like multiple ventures is, in her view, one connected system....
‘He Will Go as Far as You Take Him:’ Adhara Jimenez-Banse’s Journey Raising a Son with Down Syndrome
A mother first, a journey unfolds “So my name is Adhara Jimenez-Banse. I am a social worker, but primarily I am the parent of someone with Down syndrome,” she said. “This is the story that...
Back In The Game Sports Shop: Florida Shop Owner Transforms Lives Through Kindness
In the village of Florida, New York, Back In The Game Sports Shop is redefining retail — where bicycles are more than merchandise; they are vehicles of hope. Owner Robbie Jacobs has quietly built a...
Helping Women Reset and Realign: The Coaching Journey of Angelique Mercurio
A calling rooted in experience In today’s fast-paced business environment, many entrepreneurs appear successful on the outside while quietly struggling within. For Angelique Mercurio, that inner disconnect is exactly where her work begins. “Angel's Friendly...