RISE, A Modern Guide for the Purpose Driven Woman Winter 2014 | Page 8
letter from the
Editor
Deciding to launch a magazine is an interesting journey. The day I told my team I had a new great idea
What can you expect from RISE? Dynamic content, calls to action, resources that you can connect with,
and unbridled conversation. RISE offers intelligent and captivating content for the purpose driven
woman. The woman who has a lot to say, and is seeking a forum to participate in engaging conversations
will find a home here. Women who want to support great brands, grassroots organizations and critical
needs in their communities and abroad will be inspired. What you won’t find here... stories of how you
can lose weight, look prettier, debates on butter vs lard in pie crust or the best jeans for your shape. What
difference will those things make in five, ten, fifty years? We believe that you are beautiful as you are and that it’s
high time that a magazine for women speaks to bigger, brighter, more relevant topics. We are working
hard to deliver just that. Some of our stories and contributors will stoke a fire, and some will capture your
heart. Each of these women are real, live, hard working, compassionate people. They are your neighbors,
your teachers, your healthcare providers, the women who bravely serve our country. They started out just
as you and I have, with a dream, a story to share and a whole lot of faith.
Always a writer, this process has been full of opportunity to lean in to that passion, and offer space to
others who share it. As a designer, creating something that is both visually and mentally stimulating has
been so much fun! Collaborating with my peers brings immense joy, and there are very few days that
feel like ‘work’. Inspiration is all around us, and I believe that life is rich with potential just waiting to be
tapped. Join us in conversation on Facebook, or write to us at [email protected] with your
thoughts and ideas! We are always seeking brilliant contributors! You can reach me directly at joanna@
joannabaileydesigns.com. I sincerely hope that each of you find brands, organizations and leaders that
resonate with your purpose driven life!
Rising together,
oanna
J
photo credit: Alison Vagnini