Every time I sit down to write, I reconnect with the little girl who discovered her voice in the 3rd grade, the one who filled notebooks with poems, painted in the margins, and dreamed of creating something that could outlive her. Creativity has always been my first language. Art, words, color, movement… these are the things that make me feel
alive. I’ve always believed that true art speaks for itself—not through a name, a brand, or an image, but through the emotion it carries.
This magazine is one of those creations. And while some might say I’m here because my mother is the founder, owner, and director (yes, call it nepotism if you want—I call it destiny), the truth is, this work is deeply personal. More than
a publication, it is a legacy we are building together. A legacy rooted in community, vision, and the passion of two women who believe in the power of storytelling.
This edition in particular holds a special place in my heart. It is a tribute to the women who inspire us daily—the women who lead with strength, who love fiercely, who pour care and intention into their businesses and their communities. The women who turn their challenges into chapters and their dreams into blueprints. This issue is about empowerment, but it is also about celebration and recognition. It is about honoring every woman who dared to rise this year.
As we close 2025, I hope that these pages remind you of what is possible when women support women, when we permit ourselves to grow, and when we choose to show up fully, bold, capable, and unapologetic.
Thank you for being part of this journey, this creative space, this living legacy. Here’s to ending the year on a high note rooted in purpose, illuminated by passion, and empowered by the stories we share.
— Editor-in-Chief
Saelly E. Soriano
