Ask The Expert: C. Lan Fotopoulos, MD of Dickson-Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinics

Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute: 3651 College Blvd., Leawood | 913.319.7678 ext.3109 | dd-clinic.com Saint Luke’s Hospital: Medical Plaza Building 1, 4320 Wornall Road, Suite 610, Kansas City, MO | 913.319.7678 ext.3109 | dd-clinic.com C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D., is an interventional physiatrist specializing in minimally invasive and interventional procedures in the treatment of spinal disorders, including… Continue reading Ask The Expert: C. Lan Fotopoulos, MD of Dickson-Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinics

Ask The Expert: Core Bank SBA Lending Team

7400 College Blvd., Suite 205, Overland Park, KS | 913.490.7400 | corebank.com As an SBA Preferred Lender, our team has been trusted by countless businesses to guide them through the process of obtaining an SBA loan. With extensive, specialized experience, Core Bank is the trusted resource small businesses lean on for the financing needed to… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Core Bank SBA Lending Team

Ask The Expert: Maniza Ehtesham, MD, FACP of Excellhealth Sleep Center

8901 W 74th St., Suite 350 Overland Park, KS | 913.203.4040 | excellhealthsleep.com Dr. Ehtesham is a board-certified sleep physician and the medical director at Excellhealth Sleep Center. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri Kansas City and enjoys teaching medical students. She has also served as an Associate Residency Program Director… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Maniza Ehtesham, MD, FACP of Excellhealth Sleep Center

Ask The Expert: Tim Herre, DDS of Dental Health by Herre and To Breathe To Thrive Center

11201 Nall Ave., Suite 120 Leawood, KS | 913.491.4466 | dentalhealthbyherre.com | breathethrive.com Dr. Tim Herre is a graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas and UMKC dental school. He is a third generation dentist in Johnson County and is passionate about Kansas City. He practices holistic and biological dentistry with an emphasis on treating TMJ disorders,… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Tim Herre, DDS of Dental Health by Herre and To Breathe To Thrive Center

Ask The Expert: Katie Dunn Fitzgerald of Mariner Wealth Advisors

5700 W 112th St., Suite 200, Overland Park, KS | 913.647.9700 | marinerwealthadvisors.com Mariner Wealth Advisors, a privately held national advisory firm founded in 2006, offers clients wealth management services designed to help them navigate their financial future. Our teams, including tax, estate planning and trust services, investment management and insurance, are under one roof,… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Katie Dunn Fitzgerald of Mariner Wealth Advisors

Ask The Expert: John Humphrey Jr. D.D.S. of Kansas City Dental Works

12705 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS | 913-432-9414 | kcdentalworks.com Dr. John Humphrey Jr is husband to Kansas City native Charity Humphrey and father to Hudson, Lola and Elle. His health journey and fatherhood have both been integral in shaping the care he provides his patients. Charity’s experience as a mother-baby nurse and lactation… Continue reading Ask The Expert: John Humphrey Jr. D.D.S. of Kansas City Dental Works

Ask The Expert: John Bleazard, D.O. of Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic

Overland Park: 10701 Nall Ave., Suite 200 | Lee’s Summit: 3151 NE Carnegie Drive, Suite B | 913.381.5225 | kcbj.com Dr. Bleazard has a passion for foot and ankle surgery. He performs complex foot and ankle reconstruction, including total ankle replacements, flat foot and cavovarus deformities, as well as tendon and ligament reconstructions. Prior to… Continue reading Ask The Expert: John Bleazard, D.O. of Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic

Ask The Expert: Roses Ammon Vice President of Staffing Kansas City

9930 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS | 913.663.5627 | staffingkc.com As Vice President, Roses handles the Sales and Marketing for Staffing Kansas City. She works with clients to determine their needs and how to best fill those needs. Marketing the brand is simple when everyone involved is striving for a win-win-win. Staffing Kansas City is… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Roses Ammon Vice President of Staffing Kansas City

Ask The Expert: Reggie Banks II of Black Label Threads

4760 W. 135th Street Leawood, KS | 913.232.7906 | blacklabelthreads.com Black Label Threads sells custom clothing for both men and women. The clothing boutique merchandises exclusive collections like Sagii, Jovani, Tayion, Black Halo, as well as brand names like Nike and Adidas. Q: Why did we open a clothing store like this? A: To bring… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Reggie Banks II of Black Label Threads

Ask The Expert: Barbara Mahaffey of Pollie Skin + Nail Bar

4752 W. 135th St., Leawood, KS | 913.499.7626 | polliekc.com Experienced and diverse with a deep understanding in the skin care industry, we excel at helping clients better understand and care for their skin. We are 100% focused on skin care and deliver the highest quality, customized esthetic treatments that are safe and effective. In… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Barbara Mahaffey of Pollie Skin + Nail Bar

Ask The Expert: Mariah Kinkade of The Upper Cut KC

9769 N. Cedar Ave., Kansas City, MO | 816-781-8694 | theuppercutkc.com The Upper Cut is a premium butcher shop that specializes in Akaushi (aka-ooshie) beef raised on their own local farm. They also hand make all of their own delicious brats, sausages, jerkys and burgers. The Upper Cut is the type of old-fashioned butcher shop… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Mariah Kinkade of The Upper Cut KC

Ask the Expert: Mike Hyer of RockTops Granite & Stone Fabrication

1140 S Enterprise St, Olathe, KS | 913.782.0802 | rocktopskc.com Mike Hyer started RockTops in 2013. As a general contractor that had used other countertop companies, he recognized their shortfalls in creating a good customer experience. The idea was to offer better material options, more efficient communication, turn-key installations, and ultimately an overall experience! We… Continue reading Ask the Expert: Mike Hyer of RockTops Granite & Stone Fabrication

Ask The Expert: Michael LeBlanc, D.D.S. of LeBlance & Associates Dentistry for Children

8226 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS | 913.647.0647 | kidsmilekc.com Dr. Michael LeBlanc is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Since completing his residency at Children’s Mercy Hospital, he has had the privilege of providing dental care for countless children in the greater Kansas City community for… Continue reading Ask The Expert: Michael LeBlanc, D.D.S. of LeBlance & Associates Dentistry for Children

Sterling Bank brings its reputation for excellence to a new Country Club Plaza location

When choosing a bank, it can be difficult to determine which one will treat you as more than just an account number. Sterling Bank, a Missouri-chartered community bank, has recently opened on the Country Club Plaza. Sterling offers friendly service and a personal relationship with their customers—something that can be hard to find at bigger… Continue reading Sterling Bank brings its reputation for excellence to a new Country Club Plaza location

Ask the Expert: Sicily Von Overfelt of Diamond Banc

As the Market Director of Diamond Banc’s Kansas City location, Sicily helps clients get the most value for their fine jewelry assets. She is GIA Diamonds Graduate, and is working on completing her Graduate Gemologist degree on scholarship. Sicily has over 13 years of experience in jewelry and has extensive training in diamond evaluation, luxury… Continue reading Ask the Expert: Sicily Von Overfelt of Diamond Banc

Personal trainer Luther Glover trains some of Kansas City’s best athletes

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It takes an athlete to train an athlete, and Luther Glover is training some of Kansas City’s elite. The personal trainer works with every type of athlete in his souped-up Lenexa facility, from Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill to KU basketball prodigy Ochai Agbaji. Glover also co-owns Training for Warriors, an affiliate gym “for adults who… Continue reading Personal trainer Luther Glover trains some of Kansas City’s best athletes