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Sly James and Joni Wickham spent eight years together at Kansas City’s City Hall—one as Mayor, the other as Chief of Staff—helping steer major city initiatives and shaping KC’s momentum. Today, their firm continues that mission. Kansas City Thrive interviewed them to highlight the leadership behind Wickham James Strategies & Solutions.

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Pathways Counseling KC: Helping Kansas City Professionals Break Free From Hidden Patterns

Led by therapist Laura Bonk, Pathways Counseling KC helps people uncover the subconscious beliefs and emotional patterns that quietly shape stress, relationships, and personal growth.

Rather than only managing symptoms, Laura focuses on helping clients understand the deeper patterns underneath them. Through a thoughtful and compassionate approach, Pathways Counseling KC creates a safe space where individuals can reconnect with themselves, gain clarity, and create lasting change. By helping people identify the subconscious beliefs that influence how they react to life’s challenges, Laura empowers clients to move forward with greater confidence, emotional freedom, and resilience.

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