Soulful Serendipity: Missouri Made

People who view the glass as half empty might be tempted to dwell on the negative repercussions of the pandemic. But those who view the glass as half full, however—like clay artist Katie Simmon—know the pandemic didn’t forever change the world without a little serendipity, too.


Serving tray made from recycled skateboards

Q&A: Back Tail Customs

When Jesse Epple isn’t skateboarding, he’s creating something unique out of wood in his at-home workshop. Over the past few years, he’s learned how to combine both passions. He creates custom wood pieces in the heart of Columbia with scrap wood and recycled skateboards.When Jesse Epple isn’t skateboarding, he’s creating something unique out of wood in his at-home workshop. Over the past few years, he’s learned how to combine both passions. He creates custom wood pieces in the heart of Columbia with scrap wood and recycled skateboards.


Personality featured in Missouri Magazine that features local restaurants and travel destinations in Missouri

Kansas City’s Master Furniture Maker

Matt Castilleja creates world-class bespoke furniture in the heart of Kansas City.


K.C.-based Wally Grow promotes sustainability

WallyGro’s eco-friendly planters help grow an environmentally mindful movement.


Made in Missouri: Nobletons Distilling House

A Beaufort distiller makes French-style island spirits from raw sugarcane.


The Snake Bite Church Key

A St. Louis company reimagines the bottle opener.


Brown chip bags in St. Louis

The Perfect Potato Chip

Here’s how The Billy Goat Chip Company makes their mouthwatering snack.


Lefty’s Bagels Opens in Chesterfield

A brand new bagel shop opens in Chesterfield.


Beautiful Fight Woodworking

Learn how this Springfield couple beat the odds.


Seüf Guitars

Mark (top) and Shaun Penechar also play in two bands together, Scouts and Doubledrag.