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