Renan Menninger stands at the forefront of luxury interior design, with an illustrious career spanning over twenty years at the helm of RM Interiors. Specializing in the meticulous crafting of living spaces, kitchens, baths, and closets, Renan’s signature contemporary and modern styles merge form with function to create spaces that are both sophisticated and utilitarian. Her aesthetic is renowned for its clean lines and minimalist influence, bringing a sense of structured serenity and understated luxury to every project.

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and extending her reach to Tampa Bay, Florida, Renan is celebrated for her ability to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary living experiences.  Her projects frequently feature bespoke elements sourced from the finest craftsmen in Europe and North America, ensuring that every detail contributes to a seamless and luxurious living experience. With Renan Menninger, interior spaces are not just designed; they are meticulously curated to reflect the pinnacle of modern elegance and sophisticated living.

Dr. Tracy Hodge is the founder of Solace Natural Interiors, an interior plantscaping studio dedicated to creating spaces that bring sustained vibrancy and well-being into her clients’ lives. Before launching her business, she practiced dentistry and earned a degree in biochemistry, where she also conducted research on the effects of stress on healing. Her work in the scientific world as well as her deep love for interior design and nature sparked a lifelong fascination with how our environments influence health and well-being.

With a certificate in biophilic design and an extensive knowledge of houseplants, she brings a unique perspective that bridges science, health, and art. Her work focuses on designing bespoke plant installations and interiors that reduce stress, promote balance, and connect people more closely with the natural world.

Today, she draws on both her scientific training and creative vision to craft living designs that go well beyond your basic houseplant and boring planter.  Through her thoughtfully selected work she enhances not just the spaces, but also the lives of the people who inhabit them.

In loving memory of Carol Steger, who believed in the strength of women and the power of art.

Art is life.

Whether visual, performance, architecture, spoken, music, or written, it touches every minute of our days. That’s why I’m happy to support not just this art show, but a show celebrating who we are as women. 

Art lover, promoter of women artists, wine gal, animal lover, wedding officiant, non-profit board junkie, social justice advocate and philanthropist” are but a few words that describe Sara Vance Waddell. Vance Waddell’s enthusiasm for art started when the Cincinnati Art Museum became one of her clients.

Sara grew up in Ripley, Ohio, a small town on the petticoats of Cincinnati. Art was not part of her milieu or her education. Her college education, in fact, was in journalism with an emphasis on public relations and advertising. Now, with over 32 years of media buying and planning experience, she presently runs SMV Media, a media management firm and also consults in marketing and creative strategy. Her list of clients is impressive and large.

Sara acknowledges, “I’ve been collecting all my life, one way or another: rocks, stamps, baseball cards. One difference now is that the things I collect, wine and art, cost a lot more. I have to be careful!” Some collectors prefer to hide their collections and savor them in solitude. Vance is not one of them. “I believe art is for everyone, and my pie-in-the-sky hope is that someday we’ll have a public space to put the Vance Waddell collection so it can be enjoyed.”

Rachel DesRochers is a mother, a dreamer, a serial entrepreneur, and the founder of Power to

Pursue. Gratitude and community are at the heart of everything she does — and she does a lot.

In addition to founding Power to Pursue, Rachel is the creator behind Grateful Grahams, the

Incubator Kitchen Collective, Gratitude Grams, and Good n' Local, all of which make up The

Gratitude Collective. She is also an advisor for the Queen City Game Changers, an executive

leadership program for women. Rachel has been recognized for her work with numerous awards

and accolades, including the Local Luminary from Slow Foods Cincinnati, and the 2021 Emerging

Leader Honoree for Outstanding Women of NKY. She was a semifinalist for Martha Stewart’s

American Made Award, and was included in the Cincinnati Business Courier 2020 list of 40 Under 40.

When not managing her multiple businesses, Rachel stays busy being a mom to three wildly

wonderful children.

RPI is a women-owned and operated business headquartered in Cincinnati. Founded in 1969, RPI offers innovative printing solutions to various industries located regionally as well as national and global brands. RPI specializes in offset, digital, and large format digital printing and packaging services, including retail signage, temporary displays, and custom paperboard packaging.

Sustainability in commercial print operations is a priority at RPI. Responsible paper sourcing, environmentally friendly packaging and shipping methods, and facility management that has a positive impact on the environment reduce their overall carbon footprint.

RPI’s customer-centric approach begins with custom managed print service teams assisting with your workflow and brand setup to ensure that your brand and product specifications are precise and exact with every print job. The customer teams ensure consistent, high-quality branded materials, responsive customer support and on time delivery.

RPI works collaboratively with you to develop materials that meet your marketing goals and objectives. Their highly knowledgeable staff are experts at introducing you to printing substrates and inks that meet your budget and sustainability requirements. Contact RPI for a quote at www.rpigraphic.com.

I believe in these artists!

Hawkins is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose work spans sculpture, installation art, and photo-based projects. Her creative practice blends conceptual depth with diverse materials and methods, resulting in distinctive, thought-provoking works.

In addition to her studio practice, Hawkins has held multiple college faculty positions and curates art exhibitions, contributing to the growth of the regional and national art community.

She is co-founder and partner at Hawkins & Hawkins Custom, a Cincinnati-based design and fabrication studio specializing in public and private art commissions, custom site furnishings, and functional art for a variety of environments. She also runs StudioDendrite, her independent studio where she develops her fine art practice, produces client-driven projects, and collaborates with other artists and designers.

I Salvador García Santos, founder and managing partner of Sinergia Soluciones (www.sinergias.pro), leads a distinguished firm of lawyers, accountants, and specialists dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals across Latin America and the Caribbean. An avid art collector, a passion instilled by his family, he has devoted much of his life to nurturing artistic talent. He established a specialized team within his firm to provide pro bono support to emerging contemporary artists, offering resources, mentorship, and global platforms. Additionally, he deeply admires the vibrant art scene in Cincinnati, a creative epicenter in the United States, whose innovative energy and diverse styles inspire his efforts to connect Latin America with global influences. His commitment strengthens the cultural scene, promoting contemporary art that unites communities and transforms society.

Whistle Stop Clay Works is a fully equipped, modern ceramics teaching studio and gallery located in historic downtown Loveland, Ohio.  Established in 2010, the studio offers classes for adults and children, private events, parties and couple’s night out.  The intimate studio is a great place to relax and unwind and to let the creativity flow. The studio is located at 119 Harrison Avenue and is owned by Bonnie McNett, who can be reached at (513) 683-2529 or at WSCW@WhistleStopClayWorks.com