Featured Story Pg. 30 Fall Issue 2022 Fall Flavors | We Rise | New Business Alerts | Mental Health Minute
"Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." - Rob Stiltanen 1 TopCity Rise
A WORD FROM THE TOPCITY RISE TEAM: To the ones blazing a trail, the selfless individuals working hard to equip and empower others, the change agents, the dreamers…we see you!!
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Drip, Drip, Drip. Is your bucket full?
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By: Tricia Sublet
“That was so traumatic!” I work with many teens in my counseling office, and this is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot. I also have noticed a normalization of using terms such as “bipolar,” “panic attacks,” and “depressed.” With the common use of terms, I sometimes think the actual meaning gets lost. Do we actually know what Trauma Traditionally,is? we think trauma is something like a car accident, kidnapping, or war. Yes, all of those could indeed be very traumatic experiences. However, as I look back over the past two years, I think we all have endured a long-term, non-single-event trauma by living through a Thepandemic.pandemic affected every person in some small or big ways. I describe it as a leaking faucet. When I put a bucket under that drip, eventually, that bucket gets filled, one drop at a time. The pandemic changed everything. Work from home. DRIP. Zoom school for my kids. DRIP. A friend or I caught COVID. DRIP. Someone was hospitalized or died. DRIP. Missed holidays or celebrations. DRIP. Online everything. DRIP. Lack of time with friends. DRIP. Political elections and unrest. DRIP. Disagreements about mask mandates. DRIP. Controversy over vaccinations. DRIP. Social and racial divides and conflict. DRIP. DRIP. DRIP. . . The thing about a drip is that I may not even notice that the levels in my buck are rising. I may not notice until I’m about to spill over. I’ve learned through many times of trial and error how important it is for me to be able to check in with myself. It’s crucial for me to notice the levels in my bucket. If they do spill over, what will that look like for me? What are my clues?
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I’ve learned that these are some of mine:
o I want to withdraw, not be involved in anything, and just watch Netflix.
o I have less patience. The same joke that was funny yesterday annoys me today.
When I start to see and feel these things, I know my bucket is getting full. Maybe full from stress, maybe exhaustion, maybe bigger life things on my mind. Perhaps it’s just full from running hard in all the areas that life asks of me. But when I see these things in myself, I know that I won’t be running much longer if I cannot stop to drain some of the water from my bucket.
o My lack of enjoyment in my time with my kids.
o When something gets added to my calendar, I want to cry.
o My internal “eye-roll” when someone shares something with me that I deem “not a big deal.”
o My responses to others are short and unkind.
If your bucket is getting full, there is no shame in that. In fact, most likely many people around you would understand that feeling as well. First, it is important to know that emotions do not last forever, and even bad days will pass. It’s important to know there are ways you can care for yourself: music, nature, vacation, journaling, exercise, or bubble baths. Ask yourself what you might need. And, it’s essential that you know that you do not have to do it alone. Find your support. Connect with a friend. Talk with a spouse. Join a community group. Find a counselor. Ask yourself, who do you trust and has your back? And, reach out to them AND (lean in for this one) LET THEM HELP. LET THEM BE A PART OF YOUR WORLD. You are worth that!
o I’m easily irritable (see above not-funny joke).
It’s important to notice my clues. Do you notice yours? We can learn to listen to those clues by paying attention to ourselves. What emotions am I experiencing the most recently? What tension or stress does my body feel? What are my interactions with others like? How do I manage changes in plans, added things to my calendars, or new tasks from my boss?
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9 The dreamers, the fighters, the hope thrivers…. It’s time to acknowledge the ones who are diligently working beyond the norm to build a stronger community for future generations. The ones blazing a trail and passionately serving and work to establish a firm foundation for growth, education, and innovation. It is an honor to have Arise Kansas hand over the reigns of People of TopCity. We look forward to acknowledging our awesome community activists! Nominations opening soon!!
Del-Metrius is passionate about encouraging and inspiring others to know that anything is possible, and not to give up on their goals. This passion comes out in everyday life, in conversations with friends and complete strangers. This mindset is also what makes her a fabulous addition to the Forge Board of Directors as well as the Board of Strategic Leadership Academy. She also serves on the Governmental Affairs Committee for the Sunflower Association of HerREALTORS®hopefor
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Meet Del-Metrius Herron!!
Del-Metrius leads passionately, and her charisma can rally our community. This is who she is. A dreamer. An encourager. If you looked up the word “Resilient” in the dictionary Del-Metrius’ name should be there. She walks bravely through the storms life has thrown her way with patience, and a peaceful and powerful presence that's inspiring to so many.
served our country she also worked hard to grow her real estate business Del-Metrius Herron, KW One Legacy Partners LLC. She does so much behind the scenes for our community and faithfully serves organizations like SENT Topeka, as she is very passionate about housing issues and is always willing to lend a hand and mind for improvement. If you have not met her, you may just catch her at her favorite local restaurant, Tuptim Thai Restaurant with her husband and son! 10
Topeka is that people would be proud of where they come from. Some people leave desiring to live in a place they feel is “better”. She hopes that people will love our community and be proud of their hometown even if they pursue great opportunities
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This gal is not only gorgeous on the outside, but her heart is just as stunning. She was born and raised in TopCity and has only lived away from Topeka during her time of deployment with the Kansas National Guard, when she served in combat for our country.
Katy volunteers with several other organizations like YWCA, Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Greater Topeka Partnership and Race Against Breast Cancer where she helps raise funds for no cost mammograms as she was the recipient of a mammogram that found her cancer and saved her life. If you don’t find her hiking or kayaking on the river, you may just run into her grabbing a bite to eat at Brew Bank or Iron Rail with her family or relaxing and listening to a local band playing at Compass Point. If you see her make sure you ask how you can get involved in serving our community!
TopCity Rise 11 Katy Nelson is the real deal dream chaser and change maker. She is always willing to go out of her way to help others because she is genuinely a kind and loving person to the core. She loves how our big-small community cares about each other and how people are willing to roll up their sleeves to help. Katy may originally be from South Dakota, but the past 19 years have made her a Kansas gal at heart. She works at Topeka Building Association by day and serves her community during most of her free time. She passionately serves with the Riverfront Advisory Council and the Riverfront Action Team to advocate for development and river improvement. She is also in charge of Capital paddle, which she is very passionate about, specifically the student chapter. They help place students in the trades and as Katy continues to work with Washburn Tech on the advisory council for construction, it helps strengthen and grow this effort.
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by lifting others.” ~ Robert Ingersoll 14 Good News Story Sponsor: TopCity Rise
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It didn’t come as a surprise when we heard that lifelong Topekan, Timothy Vincent was opening Community Woodworking Co; Why? Because his family is full of amazing entrepreneurs like, his brother Matt, of Golden Rule, his brother David, of Circle Coffee, and his sister Hannah of Hair by Hannah. When Timothy decided he wanted to start Community Woodworking Co it wasn’t really an "Aha" moment but it was thoughts and ideas that had been forming over time. “I have been so blessed to have an abundance of both siblings and friends who have started businesses, which encouraged me to take my next step.” As Tim contemplated building a business, he began to research the market in our community and discovered there was a lack of businesses focused on woodworking and custom furniture so he took a leap of faith. Since the start of his business in February, it has grown so much that with our community’s support, he has since been able to work full time in his business without the need for another income source.
Business hours:8AM-5PM Mon-Fri Phone: Followcommunitywoodworkingco@gmail.com785-250-6418onFacebookandInstagram
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Although his business is young, Tim has had experience working in construction, management,remodeling,andelectrical fields over the past twelve years, which has given him a large wheelhouse of skills as he works with clients to create a seamless experience from start to finish. “I have always loved working with my hands and woodworking was just another way I expressed this skill in a creative way.” He specializes in custom furniture ranging from but not limited to: Dining tables, coffee tables, shelving, signs, benches, and more. If you have visited Circle Coffee…… you have seen his Timhandiwork.andhis wife Andrea love our community and all the amazing people in it. They have a huge heart for children in foster care and not only care for a sweet little three-year-old but currently donate 3% of all yearly income to support foster care work in our community. But the dream of supporting the community doesn’t stop there. They have a heart to continue to invest back into our community to support those who have not had the same opportunities they were given in life.
Tim’s long-term goal is to have a makerspace on the south-east side of Topeka that would be accessible to all. A space where community members can come in and have access to high quality tools to learn new skills that they can apply professionally or just aid in their everyday lives.
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Tim ~ “The legacy I hope to leave is that others see I loved people well in a way that they knew they are loved by Christ no matter who or what they have done. Also, that I didn't do anything for my own selfish gain, but all for the good of the community.”
What does this business mean for you and your family?
this article you have fallen in love with the heart and passion behind these works of art and you’ll be inspired to take your next steps of building a brighter future for our community. Maybe it’s not becoming an entrepreneur but supporting our community of entrepreneurs is just as important to help safeguard our local economy and build a strong future for the next generation growing up in Topeka.
What legacy do you hope to leave?
Tim ~ “I could give an easy answer of "It means everything". But at the end of the day no matter how much money I make, this isn't a business for me. I have been given these skills to create lasting pieces of art that I hope spark conversation and collaboration to build a stronger Hopefully,community.”asyouread
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It’s Fallelujah!! Circle Coffee 1710 SW Medford If you don’t indulge in the delicious apple fritters at Circle Coffee, you are missing out. AND their hospitality, creativity and care for individuals with food allergies and sensitivity, is fantastic. . Written by Lesleigh Hodam Photo: 5 Senses Photography 21 Of course, we wanted to bring you a list of the must try TopCity flavors of fall! Our community is full of so many fantastic small businesses that know how to bring the creations that warm your soul on a cool fall day.
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G’s Cheesecake & More 821 SW 21st St
Ahhhhh…is it really fall without drinks that warm your soul?! Have you heard about the Apple Butter lattes or Pumpkin Pancake? They are absolutely delicious, hot or cold!! I can’t wait to give the Pumpkin Chai or Cider Slush a try next! Hop over to their Facebook page and check out all 10 of their fall flavors!!
Elevation Coffee & Roastery 2120 SW Brandywine Ln.
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G’s Cheesecake & More 821 SW 21st St
This place has the most amazing creamy pumpkin swirl cheesecake. One bite of this and you’ll be hooked! You will be the hit of your fall gatherings if you bring one. You may just need to order two because their Sweet Potato Cheesecake is delicious too! Get your order in soon for the holidays!
Cashmere Popcorn 728 S Kansas Ave September means Pumpkin Spice has arrived at Cashmere Popcorn! Absolutely can not wait to try two of their new fall flavors, S’more and Truffle Parmesan! Of course, you can’t go wrong with their Carmel Apple either!
This place has the most amazing creamy pumpkin swirl cheesecake. One bite of this and you’ll be hooked! You will be the hit of your fall gatherings if you bring one. You may just need to order two because their Sweet Potato Cheesecake is delicious too! Get your order in soon for the holidays!
This quaint shop brings the specialty seasonings and spices for any baked goods or soups you want to whip up this season. It’s also the place to get your specialty items and spices like vanilla beans and Mulling Spices.
Oh goodness, the pumpkin roll is delicious and perfect for those friends and family that have food allergies! Don’t forget about their Oatmeal Cre@me pies and a large selection of muffins.
Oh goodness, the pumpkin roll is delicious and perfect for those friends and family that have food allergies! Don’t forget about their Oatmeal Cre@me pies and a large selection of muffins.
Moburts 829 S Kansas Ave
The food here is always amazing but the pumpkin curry is a must try fall flavor. You’ll not only leave here with a full stomach but feeling like part of their family.
Shana Cake 435 S Kansas Ave.
Shana Cake 435 S Kansas Ave.
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Jong’s Thai Kitchen 800 SW 12th St
This quaint shop brings the specialty seasonings and spices for any baked goods or soups you want to whip up this season. It’s also the place to get your specialty items and spices like vanilla beans and Mulling Spices.
Moburts 829 S Kansas Ave
The food here is always amazing but the pumpkin curry is a must try fall flavor. You’ll not only leave here with a full stomach but feeling like part of their family.
Jong’s Thai Kitchen 800 SW 12th St
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Wheel Barrel 925 N Kansas Ave
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1620 SW 6th Ave
You must get the creamy goodness of the Apple Pie ice cream on your list!! Or of course if you are a lover of all things Pumpkin you might want to keep your eyes on their social pages because there’s talk of a pumpkin cheesecake coming soon!!
Tucked away in NOTO is the most fabulous bistro. They have an entire menu of grilled sandwiches and soups of the season that just invite fall to come and warm you up on a cool fall day!
Tucked away in NOTO is the most fabulous bistro. They have an entire menu of grilled sandwiches and soups of the season that just invite fall to come and warm you up on a cool fall day!
Mike Babb, is bringing the flavors of fall into a donut. He mixes up a delicious apple spice donut with a caramel frosting, but he didn’t stop the fall flavor there! You’ve got to check out the pumpkin spice donut with cream cheese frosting. Little bite of heaven right here on earth.
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The Sweet Tee 2841 SE Croco Rd
Mike Babb, is bringing the flavors of fall into a donut. He mixes up a delicious apple spice donut with a caramel frosting, but he didn’t stop the fall flavor there! You’ve got to check out the pumpkin spice donut with cream cheese frosting. Little bite of heaven right here on earth.
Wheel Barrel 925 N Kansas Ave
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The NOTO Arts & Entertainment District is gearing up once again for Arts-tember, a monthlong celebration of the arts. Through the month of September, we embrace the arts with an enhanced awareness and appreciation. Arts-tember offers unique events and presentations throughout the festival including NOTO Live, Art Cakes & Brews, and NOTO Grooves: Jazz in the Park concert and more. Join us for an Arts-tember Workshops! Build with hands on experience and explore the world of art through unique workshops taught by local NOTO artists. Scheduled for four
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ThisPoint.year we welcome back The Last Carnival Act to dazzle us with their aerial fire acrobatics. Other acts include; Zerf Kansas Cowboy, Topeka Big Band, Folk in the Flow, Arthur Black Band and various buskers throughout the Alsodistrict.included this year, in Veterans Park is the Volkstember car show and vendors market on Saturday from 11-5.
NOTO Live NOTO Live has become a hallmark NOTO event for the fall. This fantastic two-day celebration of the arts starts Friday evening with a free concert by Urban Safari and live art fusion painting at Redbud Park on Friday, September 9, 6Festivities9PM. continue beginning at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 10 with performances at Redbud Park, Breezeway Park, and Compass
Otto’s Adventure Area, located in the NOTO Arts Center Courtyard, will once again be set up for kids to explore! Enjoy interactive art activities, story time, JR Juggles the clown, face painting, a bouncy house and musical throughoutperformancestheday.
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This7:30-9.concert is free to the public, bring your lawn chairs and bring a friend! Incase of inclement weather the concert will be moved inside the Pavilion of the park. *NO outside alcohol is allowed in the park. Create Uplift/Kit Solutions
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This funky annual pancake art party will be at the top of the list when it comes to favorite breakfast events in Topeka! Enjoy all you can eat pancakes and with your favorite fall brews. This event includes live music, pancake art painting station, and a chance to compete for the People’s Choice Pancake Masterpiece TheAward!event is scheduled for Saturday, September 24 from 8:00 to noon. Tickets are $10 in advance. All proceeds from this event will go toward the Arts-tember fundraising efforts to benefit arts programs in NOTO and the Topeka Rescue Mission.
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NOTO Grooves Jazz in the Park, 6PM-9PM– Friday, September 16th. This third Friday concert will feature two local jazz groups; FLOW ,6-7:30, Joseph Wakefield
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Unity for Community M.A.D Marketing TopCity Rise
One evening while enjoying drinks and a meal at The Cyrus in downtown Topeka, Miranda Chavez-Hazim, Alison Beebe and Danielle Norwood had a lightbulb moment. They were discussing the fact that they all have skills and talents and have been working on building their own marketing brands. As the conversation continued, there was synergy in the making. Danielle suggested creating a company and working together, Miranda had the concept of the firm name and it’s our huge honor to introduce to you….M.A.D. Marketing!!!
The main focus of this trio will be working with local businesses and making their company accessible to all demographics of clients. They are offering influencer marketing, as well as services like photography, videography, social media management, event hosting and focus groups.
TopCity Rise Miranda was born in Topeka and has enjoyed raising her two children in Topeka with her husband SJ Hazim. During the lockdown of 2020 Miranda took advantage of the free time and was able to work on building her photography business, Hazim Happenings. She has fallen in love with being an entrepreneur and enjoys spending time pursuing her passion. Over the last couple years her skills and talent for capturing the sights of our local community has grown even stronger. She loves shooting the moments that become memories and all the things in lived in Topeka for about 25 years and has worked as a psychiatric RN starting years ago at The Menninger Foundation and now with the VA. As her love for unique local businesses grew, she began to develop a passion for sharing her experiences in Topeka. You might know her better as TopCity Flavorista! She has been helping small businesses with social media management a couple years now and is thrilled to be starting a second company with amazing people like Miranda and Danielle. Danielle is one of the greatest personalities in radio and we are lucky to have her right here in Topeka. She moved here in 2017 and began working as a newscaster and a talk-show host at WIBW-AM and now hosts the Majic 107.7 Morning Show with Shawn Knight. She specializes in interviews, voice overs, and has been a presenter and emcee for many events like the Kentucky Derby Denim to Diamonds Gala that was just last month! Her carefree and down to earth personality is a perfect fit to create a welcoming environment for community conversations. 31
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Miranda ~ “I love that a lot of small businesses support each other. I've witnessed it & it's a beautiful thing. I love that I can go to the farmers market or event & make a new friend or connect someone with another. I'm an activator & once I've learned that about myself it made sense.”
TopCity Rise 32 Of course, it just made sense for the three of these ladies to bring their talents and merge efforts together to form M.A.D. Marketing! They are passionate about connecting with people and look forward to teaming up and assisting in the growth of other local businesses to leave a positive imprint in our community. They have been working with “Creative Pathways and Means”, owned by Connor England and SJ Hazim to build a business plan and received training, support and direction to build a firm foundation to kick start their business. If you are needing marketing, photography or event hosting services give these gals a call! When you see them at a community event make sure you say hello and show them some Email:love!madmarketing785@gmail.com
What do you love about our community?
What does this business mean for you?
Danielle ~ “This business signifies the beginning of a brand-new journey. I have never owned a business, so there's some trepidation and nerves on my end. The comfort is having two of my closest friends with me as we join forces together to make our community an even better place to live. I want to see Topeka and northeast Kansas reach their full potential. To be a part of a place where people want to work, play, and live.”
Alison ~ “Entrepreneurship really came looking for me. I’ve heard the naysayers bash Topeka and I realized that there must be things to do, see, eat, & enjoy so I set out to prove them wrong. Meeting and befriending so many local business owners showed me how much support they truly needed. I started posting about businesses I liked and that later morphed into my own company. It’s like being a high school cheerleader all over again sans pom poms! I believe it’s similar to our business idea. The three of us adore supporting local and often do so together so it came naturally.”
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Falling leaves, cool breeze and Friday Night lights! Bring on fall!! Summer is nearing it’s end, and the cooler weather of fall will soon be Whohere.wouldn’t want to sit out on the patio sipping a cool drink or a hot buttered rum and enjoying a delicious meal? Whether you are looking for a patio to warm up on or just out to enjoy the cooler days of fall, Topeka has you covered with a large variety of culinary quinine and fall flavors. So, throw on those booties, grab a jacket and bring a friend to enjoy conversations and evening on the patio! Here’s a list to get you started on as you tour several of our small local cafes, coffeeshops and breweries:
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