Stephanie Balzer

Stephanie Balzer

Stephanie Balzer is a writer, coach, and the founder of Mission. She has contributed to various editions covering topics like Sedona, Marshall McLuhan's work, and the art scene in Las Vegas, demonstrating a wide range of interests from media and technology to philosophy and design.

Recommendations

08 OCT 2019
The Medium is the Massage
The Medium is the Massage

A seminal work by Marshall McLuhan published in 1967, exploring the effects of media on society and individual perception.

23 MAR 2021
You vs. Wild
You vs. Wild

A children's book discussing the hypothetical battle between a Komodo dragon and a King Cobra, encouraging discussion and speculation.

09 MAR 2023
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ and the Top Five Puzzle Movies
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ and the Top Five Puzzle Movies

A puzzle film that builds suspense through its mysterious plot, involving a second murder that happens unexpectedly.

01 MAR 2023
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick - THE MVP
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick - THE MVP

Rihanna’s new lipstick line debuted during the 2023 Super Bowl half-time performance.

01 MAR 2023
Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick — The MVP
Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick — The MVP

Rihanna's line's new lipstick debuted during her 2023 Super Bowl half-time performance.

14 FEB 2023
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart

Omega Mart at AREA15 is the city’s most popular curated artistic attraction, housed in an old warehouse off the Strip. It's compared to a Picasso or Monet blockbuster show, with an aura of DIY credibility.

Editions

15 FEB 2024
The Artist’s Work Edition

On purpose, compromise, and permission

20 OCT 2023
The Emotional Language Edition

On the shortcomings of language, travel, and hospitality

25 JUL 2023
The Metaphor Edition

On slivers, figurative language, and the “f-word”

24 MAY 2023
The McLuhan Edition

On divination, technology, and pragmatism

05 MAY 2023
Why is Sedona Interesting?

On vortexes, energy, and geology

05 APR 2023
The Organizing Edition

On art, collecting, and the magic of overlooked objects.

09 MAR 2023
The Game Creator Edition

On puzzles, design, and creativity

01 MAR 2023
The Lip Gloss Edition

On memory, science, and stories

14 FEB 2023
The Art in Vegas Edition

On Akhob, Meow Wolf, and Shepard Fairey

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