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Arizona State University graduate R. Smith-Angel has written her first book titled Heart Vision. Her poems are inspiring, encouraging, and ultimately life-changing. The author went more in depth about the book and why readers should take a look.

AFM: What inspiration did you draw from to create Heart Vision?

RSA: Heart Vision was born out of my own personal struggles, wherein over a three-year period of time I was impacted by death of closely-loved relatives, the life-threatening illness of my mother, dissolution of a...

Dr. Denise Garcia, M.D., of Southwestern Eye Center shares some professional tips with AFM regarding how to manage eye cosmetics, from product allergies to eyelash extensions. With these safety tips, your eyes will stay healthy and shining bright.

AFM: What are some basic ways to care for eye cosmetics?

DG: One of the most important things to do with eye cosmetics like mascara and liquid eyeliner is to keep these products clean and uncontaminated. When you first buy them, you cannot always assume that the product is disinfected. Usually there is...

One of my favorite songs is Aerosmith’s “Dream On”. Believe it or not, we actually rock the mess outta this song in church on Sundays. And as audacious as this sounds, I believe our band does it better than Aerosmith! But don’t just take my word for it, ask our fellow “impacters” from AZ Foothills! I do realize it’s not a typical church song, but it does present a message of hope; and, well, it just flat kicks butt.    

The Scottsdale 20-30 Foundation is a nonprofit organization determined to raise money for activities, medical, emotional support and more for underprivileged Arizona youth. Here, AFM interviews the Club's president, Ben Hawkins.

AFM: Tell us more about the Scottsdale 20-30 Club.

BH: The Scottsdale 20-30 Club provides young adults with an opportunity to grow both as a person and as a professional with leadership skills, all while helping children all around the Valley. The 20-30 Club inspires people to work together for a common cause- and I have made so many long-standing friendships out of...