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
A seminal work by Marshall McLuhan published in 1967, exploring the effects of media on society and individual perception.
A children's book discussing the hypothetical battle between a Komodo dragon and a King Cobra, encouraging discussion and speculation.
A puzzle film that builds suspense through its mysterious plot, involving a second murder that happens unexpectedly.
Rihanna’s new lipstick line debuted during the 2023 Super Bowl half-time performance.
Rihanna's line's new lipstick debuted during her 2023 Super Bowl half-time performance.
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
On purpose, compromise, and permission
On the shortcomings of language, travel, and hospitality
On slivers, figurative language, and the “f-word”
On divination, technology, and pragmatism
On vortexes, energy, and geology
On art, collecting, and the magic of overlooked objects.
On puzzles, design, and creativity
On memory, science, and stories
On Akhob, Meow Wolf, and Shepard Fairey