b'SECRET INGREDIENTBuilding CommunityLisa BuberMRS. MESHUGGA AT THE GENERAL STORE1875 Springfield Avenue, Maplewoodinfo@mrsmeshugga.com | mrsmeshugga.comCOOKING TIME: 3 MONTHS SERVES: INDIVIDUALSAs a lifelong stitcher, I opened Mrs. Meshugga to turn a timeless hobby into a shared, joyful experience. Our full-service needlepoint shop and learning hub offers every-thing stitchers need: canvases, fibers, accessories and finishing services. We host classes for adults and kids, welcome visiting teachers and hold lively stitch nights. With a dedicated stitching table and caf space, the shop is designed for connection and craft, giving stitchers a place to learn and enjoy needlepoint together. SECRET INGREDIENTClarityElaine CataneoINDEPENDENT EDUCATION CONSULTANT, LLCMaplewood917.763.7091 | elainecataneo.comCOOKING TIME: 13 YEARS SERVES: COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTSThe college admissions process can be overwhelming, and my mission is to trans-form student and parent anxiety into confidence and direction. I visit campuses across the country and abroad, gaining firsthand knowledge of programs so I can connect students with environments where they will truly thrive. Listening care-fully to each student, I help them discover what makes them shine, and translate that into a college list and application strategy that feels authentic and achievable.SECRET INGREDIENTLeading with VulnerabilityCate SheehyCATE SHEEHY, LLCMaplewood917.863.0318 | cate-sheehy.comCOOKING TIME: 20+ YEARS SERVES: INDIVIDUALSAs a fashion stylist, I am passionate about helping women feel confident and comfortable in their own skin at their current lifestage. I do deep work with them by creating an environment that lets them express their vulnerabilities so we can find their identity and build a closet that reflects their authentic self. Through the process of closet audits, shopping sessions and outfit curation I help women leverage clothing to complement and celebrate who they are.30/ matters magazine / fall 2025'