Laura Smail stories
Quaker Valley High School student leads fundraising team for Blood Cancer United
Community service runs in 17-year-old Noor Ashfaq’s blood. The high school junior is passionate about using her time and talents to help make the world a better place for others, a trait she inherited from her mother. But something else runs in her family’s bloodline, as well. “My grandpa passed...
Ultimate Pastry Shop blends family recipes with community
As a high school senior, Tina Echement knew that baking was in her blood. From a young age, she loved to help her grandmother in the kitchen, especially around Christmastime. Her grandmother’s apple pie was her favorite thing in the world; it had just the right amount of sweet, salty...
Inspired Women Sewickley founder cultivates beautiful spaces and relationships
When Catherine Montague emigrated to the United States from France to study international business, she never imagined that her career would end up taking a more creative turn. After a stint working for Ralph Lauren Women’s and Home Flagship store in New York City, Montague discovered a passion for home...
