Cheryl Baehr
Writer
Contributions
A Healing Helpline
St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline offers identity-affirming resources for the region’s LGBTQIA+ community.
![](jpg/251-sqsh_rj-2229-1-992x992.jpg)
A Coffee Culture
At Brew Tulum, Laura McNamara and Alberto Juarez bring a deep-dive into Mexican coffee culture to the Delmar Maker District.
![](jpg/249-brew-tulum_rj-1280-2-992x992.jpg)
One of a Kind
From the depths of the caves to its 10-story slide, City Museum continues to find new ways to delight and…
![](jpg/241-city-museum_js-5670-3-992x986.jpg)
Making Moves
Danielle Deavens and Doug Spencer, Bold Xchange founders, and Craig and Mowgli Rivard, owners of Little Fox, share why they…
![](jpg/229-stl-transplants_mt-5387-992x992.jpg)
Impeccable Taste
Craig and Mowgli Rivard are making a mark in Fox Park with their Brooklyn-inspired, modern neighborhood restaurant, Little Fox.
![](jpg/234-little-fox_js-0356-992x992.jpg)
The Path Forward
Doug and Bill Mitchell’s startup ScholarPath helps graduating high school students figure out what’s next.
![](jpg/236-scholar-path_mt-3684-992x992.jpg)
Bold Moves
Through Bold Xchange, co-founders Danielle Deavens and Doug Spencer aim to improve equity in entrepreneurship by helping large companies support…
![](jpg/226-bold-xchange_mt-7796-992x992.jpg)
Stitching Vibes
Abbey Eilermann and her team at the Daily Disco bring fresh eyes and unique designs to the vintage art of…
![](jpg/230-daily-disco_mt-0278-992x992.jpg)
Taking Care of Business
Rebecca van Bergen’s nonprofit Nest aims to advance gender equity and economic inclusion through craft.
![](jpg/225-nest_js-0198-992x992.jpg)
Planting Roots
Noboleis Vineyards and Root Food + Wine draw St. Louisans to the natural beauty of Augusta.
![](jpg/221-augusta_js-120-992x992.jpg)
Open Arms
Moji Sidiqi leads the International Institute of St. Louis’ Afghan Support Program in helping refugees adjust to their new home.
![](jpg/223-moji-sidiqi_mt-077-992x992.jpg)
Float On
From the Boathouse to the Mississippi, Big Muddy Adventures offers St. Louisans a chance to connect with the region's waterways.
![](jpg/214-big-muddy-adventures_once-550-992x992.jpg)
Hive Mind – Part Two
A team of local scientists work together on how to improve produce yields in urban orchards and community gardens.
![](jpg/193-urban-pollination-project_mt-0997-992x992.jpg)
Hive Mind – Part One
With the goal of helping community gardens produce more fresh food, scientists from six different St. Louis institutions are collaborating…
![](jpg/193-urban-pollination-project_mt-9347-992x992.jpg)
Making Art History
Newly at the helm of the St. Louis Art Museum, Min Jung Kim brings a fresh perspective to the institution’s…
![](jpg/200-min-jung-kim_js-dsc0204-992x992.jpg)
Historical
Perspective
With unique bus and walking tours throughout the metro area, Amanda Clark helps people see St. Louis differently.
![](jpg/187-amandaclark_seestl-3392-992x992.jpg)
Rewriting the Narrative
At EyeSeeMe Bookstore in University City, Jeffrey and Pamela Blair are fulfilling their calling to provide people with positive stories…
![](jpg/184-eyeseeme_mt-0984-992x992.jpg)
Nothing Little About It
From rural China to Fox Park, Lona Luo has come a long way in her journey to become one of…
![](jpg/183-lonaslileats_rj-9989-992x992.jpg)
Rethink and Refill
At her sustainable lifestyle shop, Dharma + Dwell in Webster Groves, Jordan Blackhurst helps consumers make more environmentally friendly choices.
![](jpg/174-dharmadwell_js__dsc9161-992x992.jpg)
Tastes of St. Louis
Bringing together more than a dozen kitchens with varied cuisines, City Foundry STL’s Food Hall draws St. Louisans to Midtown.
![](jpg/159-city-foundry_rj-3025-992x992.jpg)
Upping the Game
With Stonemaier Games, Jamey Stegmaier turned his favorite hobby into a St. Louis-based company that publishes beautifully designed board games…
![](jpg/169-wingspan_js-_dsc3726-3-992x992.jpg)
Advocating for Inclusion
With the Starkloff Disability Institute, Colleen Starkloff works to make the world a place where people of all abilities feel…
![](jpg/171-colleen-starkloff_rj-8011-992x992.jpg)
Off to the Races
St. Louis welcomes the NASCAR Cup Series to the region at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, thanks to…
![](jpg/165-wwt-raceway_mt-009-992x992.jpg)
Giving Lessons
With the support of her local Buy Nothing group, Briana Morales guides her students in East St. Louis through social-emotional…
![](jpg/161-briana-morales_mt-390-992x992.jpg)
Flavor Full
Charlene Lopez Young and Darren Young are bringing Filipino flavors to the region with their barbecue and smoked meats business,…
![](jpg/164-fattened-caf_mt-254-992x992.jpg)
Security Solution
Led by CEO Ron Indeck, Olivette-based Q-Net Security is protecting government organizations and businesses across the nation from online threats…
![](jpg/155-qnet_rj-9174-992x992.jpg)
Ice Cream Queen
Opening her fifth location in six years, Clementine’s Creamery owner Tamara Keefe takes pride in the growing national buzz around…
![](jpg/156-clementines_js_dsc09936-992x992.jpg)
Building the Future
Dream Builders 4 Equity aims not only to transform Hyde Park in the next five years, but also to serve…
![](jpg/youth-extras-25-992x992.jpg)
The Courage to Dream
Dream Builders 4 Equity empowers young St. Louisans to achieve their goals.
![](jpg/137-db4e_cr_5j7a8957-992x992.jpg)
Dreaming Big
Michael Woods and Neal Richardson knew a new approach was needed for real estate investment to make lasting change in…
![](jpg/137-db4e_cr_5j7a9227-992x992.jpg)
Plant-Based
Possibilities
Trezel Brown's CC's Vegan Spot has become a destination for local vegans and is converting more folks to try plant-based…
![](jpg/143-ccs-vegan-eats_mt_1859-992x992.jpg)
A Conscious Cup of Joe
Inspired by the coffee they grew up drinking in their native Honduras, Patrick and Spencer Clapp are elevating the St.…
![](jpg/stlmade_coffeestamp-0098-992x992.jpg)
Solving Challenges
Biotech startup PercayAI and Washington University are collaborating to find treatments for COVID-19, through the work of people like computational…
![](jpg/131-percay-ai_rj-9243-992x992.jpg)
Bringing Love to the Table
Shana Alicia Poole-Jones started her Grab and Go Table to give food and supplies to folks in need, and keeps…
![](jpg/stlmade_shana_-5407-992x992.jpg)
A Hearty Dish
Welcome Neighbor STL's drive-thru supper clubs are a lifeline for refugees.
![](jpg/stlmade_syrian_popupdinner-1863-992x992.jpg)
Empowering
Parents
The Navigate STL Schools dashboard and programs are helping parents make informed decisions for their children's education.
![](jpg/113-navigatestl_mbt_2195-992x992.jpg)
Smooth Moves
Angela Zeng didn’t listen to critics who told her to start her line of superfood drinks, Karviva Beverages, elsewhere; after…
![](jpg/110-karuna-smoothies_rj-8487-992x992.jpg)
Bridging the Gap
The Foodshed.io app links small family farms to grocery stores so consumers can buy more local produce and farmers can…
![](jpg/105-foodshed.io_mbt_141-992x992.jpg)
Changing the Conversation
Local start-up We Stories is teaching the next generation to be anti-racist.
![](jpg/we-stories-launch-2016-19-of-63-1-992x992.jpg)
Sewing Hope
The Collective Thread's small-batch manufacturing company was hard-hit by the pandemic, but once they pivoted to making and selling cloth…
![](jpg/092-collective-thread_al-aro__c5a5066-992x992.jpg)
Kitchen Collaboration – Part 2
Gibron Jones starts a new model for healthy food in St. Louis.
![](jpg/078-north-sarah-food-hub_jh_3-992x992.jpg)
Traduciendo el Apoyo
Lourdes Bailón y Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano crearon STLJuntos, una paginaweb y de Facebook que se ha convertido en un recurso esencial…
![](jpg/086-juntos_mbt_2020-1-992x992.jpg)
Translating Support
Lourdes Bailón and Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano created STLJuntos, a Facebook page and website that has become an essential resource for Spanish-speaking…
![](jpg/086-juntos_mbt_2020-992x992.jpg)
Kitchen
Collaboration
In the COVID-19 crisis, Gibron Jones adapts his planned food incubator and co-op space to serve thousands of meals each…
![](jpg/078-north-sarah-food-hub_jh_1-992x992.jpg)
Serving Families in Need
When what's "normal" changes overnight, faith leaders come together to support children facing food insecurity.
![African American man stands near grocery bags](jpg/084-village-safe-spaces_mbt_1063-2-992x992.jpg)
Streaming With Faith
Places of worship use technology to connect with those looking for guidance in a time of uncertainty.
![Caucasian man standing in front of home](jpg/083-virtual-church_mbt_0538-992x992.jpg)
Designing with Purpose
David Cervantes is bringing together local volunteers to make personal protection equipment for health care providers.
![Plastic Face Shield](jpg/20200321_203922-992x992.jpg)