There are some afternoons that stay with you long after they end, and our Mother’s Day May cover celebration was truly one of them. To celebrate the release of our special Mother’s Day issue featuring the inspiring Michelle Maros and Barb Schmidt, we gathered alongside an incredible group of women for the most beautiful and intentional brunch at the breathtaking Westlake Village Inn. From the moment guests arrived, the setting itself created the perfect atmosphere for connect

Your story together is deeply personal. What moment first made you realize your individual healing journeys were meant to become a shared mission? For us, it wasn’t one defining moment, it was a lifetime in the making. For over 40 years, Barb has been on a personal journey of healing, mindfulness, and inner work. Long before this became our shared mission, it was simply the way she lived her life. And as her daughter, Michelle grew up inside of that, watching, learning, and e