It’s summertime in the metro, which means the June issue of Little Rock Soirée is now on newsstands. The new issue is already bringing the heat with the brilliant 2025 class of Women to Watch, local heirloom watch makers and a look at maternal health in Arkansas.
Here’s what you’ll find on our pages this month:
It’s Mind Over Matter for Dr. Deanna Sasaki-Adams // The UAMS neurosurgeon is on a mission to change the way people think about interdisciplinary healing, the business of health care and women in STEM. Read it here.
Introducing Little Rock Soirée’s 2025 Class of Women to Watch // Meet this year’s lineup of 40 movers, shakers, thinkers, doers and difference-makers. Read it here.
A Checkup for Arkansas’ Maternal Momentum // Much has been made of the state’s abysmal maternal health record. With pressure mounting on state leadership and CEO suites alike, the question remains: Will they deliver? Read it here.
Relics to Riches: What Makes Frett & Co. Clockworks Tick // Go behind the work bench of Dr. Brendan and Kylie Frett, the couple turning heirloom timepieces into mesmerizing modern fashions. Read it here.
Carry-On Cashmere // With knits that go the distance, Guest in Residence brings effortless luxury to every destination, no matter the season. Read it here.
Dining for Dads: 7 Stops for Your Father’s Day Feast // David and Carter Johnson, the father-son duo behind Taste Buds on Instagram, share their local restaurant recommendations with picks for all ages. Read it here.
Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium 2025 // A look back at our seventh annual event with more than 500 guests in attendance. Read it here.
Nonprofit News: June Edition // Money moves, going green and more of the news worth noting in local nonprofits. Read it here.
Artist Spotlight: Kennedi Benjamin // Meet the mixed-media artist exploring the “conflict and celebration interwoven between paint and textiles.” Read it here.
Accents: Highlights of the June Issue // An emphasis on some of the best moments of the new issue, capturing the color of the season, eternal praise for Kemuri’s cappuccino jar and more. Read it here.
Shop the June Issue // Here are all the local pieces you’ll see on our pages this month (and where to find them). Read it here.
Now it’s time to settle down, get comfortable and explore the June digital edition.