Columbia Beauty Studio
Located in the North Village Arts District, Columbia Beauty Studio offers a range of beauty services, from haircuts to dyes to waxes. This small salon, owned by Columbia native Angela McFarland, aims to provide an exceptional and relaxing experience.
After years of working in a corporate environment, McFarland decided to pursue her dream of owning a business. In August 2024, she opened the salon, creating a space that emphasizes personalization and community.
“I spent many years working for others. I wanted to become more part of my local community,” McFarland said. “I enjoyed the sense of personalization and atmosphere that local businesses offer. I wanted that for myself and to provide space for that for other local hair artists who share the same value.”
McFarland, who studied at Cosmetology Concepts Institute and has years of experience in dimensional color, blonding, and gray coverage/blending services, is known for providing advanced and personalized hair services and solutions, as well as hair education to guests. Working alongside McFarland is Maddie Stephenson, who rents a chair in the salon and specializes in natural styling, locs, blonding, and curly hair.
“We strive to offer a place of relaxation,” McFarland explained. “People wear many different hats — moms, daughters, students, teachers, entrepreneurs — and we’re here to help them look and feel their best in all they do.”
columbiabeautystudio.glossgenius.com | 1204 Rogers Street, Ste. 103
Legacy Reels
Launched in June 2024, Legacy Reels offers affordable solutions to preserve your family’s stories for generations to come. Owned by Mizzou film production student Jack Kankiewicz, the business provides two primary services: digitizing photos and home movies from any medium (VHS, Super 8, DVD, etc.) and creating professional-quality video memoirs through guided interviews centered on life stories. Legacy Reels specializes in working closely with individual families, starting with in-depth pre-interview consultations.
Kankiewicz, who learned the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking by producing a feature-length mockumentary, was inspired to create the business from a deeply personal experience.
“I wanted to capture my grandpa’s stories as he began to experience memory loss, so I sat down with him to record an interview,” Kankiewicz explained. “The process and outcome were so rewarding that I wanted to do it for others as well.”
All interviews are filmed on-site at the client’s preferred location. Legacy Reels also offers pick-up and return services for media to be digitized, making their offerings even more accessible. For families with existing footage, digitizing home media is an excellent way to prevent deterioration. These digitized memories also make thoughtful gifts for anniversaries, milestones, birthdays, and more.
