Failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s an integral step towards it.
COVER: Asia Ciaravino
Ask Asia Ciaravino to talk about herself, and she’ll tell you about children in need at SA Youth, the nonprofit where she serves as President and CEO, working to empower San Antonio’s high-risk youth and young adults to achieve their full potential by providing quality educational programming in a safe environment.
DOSSIER: Dana M. Jones – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM
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COVER: ALLY BROOKE
Ally Brooke’s success comes from her heart. The San Antonio native shares her story of struggles, success, love for family, faith, and the Alamo city.
Feature Woman: Simone De Alba, News 4
By Bonny Osterhage Photography by David Teran Fascinated by "the minutia of politics," Simone De Alba is driven by public service. The Colorado native holds both political science and journalism degrees and has married these two passions into one successful...
WEDDINGS: Mr. & Mrs. Deiorio
What was the most memorable moment on your wedding day? The most memorable moment from our wedding day was our grand entrance. It had been such a long time since we had been in the same room as all of our friends and family, so it was so special to see them all there...
ARTBEAT: Musical Bridges Around the World
Musical Bridges Around the World Introduces Audiences to Cultures Across the Globe. Arts nonprofit offers 7 key programs from Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral to Kids to Concerts By Rudy Arispe What started 24 years ago with a small gathering of fellow music...
DINING: Bunz
ALL ABOUT THE BUNZ Casual Downtown Fun & San Antonio’s Softest Buns at Bunz Handcrafted Burgers By Janis Turk Edwin Salazar has the best-looking hottest buns. Hamburger buns, that is. Tasty, too. That’s because chef Salazar and business partner chef Thierry...
TRAVEL: Wine, Women, & Song
Enjoy a girlfriend sip trip along the 290 Texas Hill Country Wine Trail By Janis Turk Take your favorite Tervis cup, grab your girlfriends, and turn up the radio. Soak up the sun, and take a Hill Country sip-trip to some of Texas’ best wineries. We picked 10...
Wonder Women of Fiesta!
By Bob McCullough The Battle of Flowers® Parade originated 130 years ago when a group of women began pelting each other with flowers from horse-drawn carriages in front of the Alamo. Today, women continue to propel San Antonio’s “Party with a Purpose” and the nation’s...
MOMMY MATTERS: Dipping Our Toes Back into the World of Organized Summer Activities
By Jenny Jurica Whew...we've made it to summer 2021! Now that school is winding down, parents are beginning that time-honored tradition of scouring the area for camps and other activities to keep the kids busy over the summer months. Last year, with most activities...
WOMEN ON THE MOVE: Jamey Sepulveda
Jamey Sepulveda, CPA, joined theKFORDgroup in March 2021. Jayme focuses on public accounting, including individual, corporate, partnership, and non-profit taxation. Her 5 years of corporate management experience have given her unique insights into the challenges...
WOMEN ON THE MOVE: Lomisa Talbot, PHR, SPHR
Lomisa Talbot spent the last decade working as a Human Resources Consultant serving clients in various industries, including financial institutions and healthcare. She joins ATKG LLP as its Human Resource Manager and brings 19 years of strategic planning, compliance,...
WOMEN ON THE MOVE: Karen Aston
The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Women’s Basketball team welcomes their new head coach, Karen Aston. Aston, former head coach at Texas, North Texas and Charlotte, was named the 10th head coach in program history. Aston has been consistently recognized as one...
WOMEN ON THE MOVE: Leslie Bohl
For decades, Leslie Bohl graced television screens as a news anchor, lifestyle host, and reporter for stations in San Antonio and Florida. An award-winning storyteller, Leslie is embarking on a new career in public relations as Senior Project Manager, Storyteller, and...
WOMEN ON THE MOVE: Jan Johnson
Jan joined the team of CROSS Luxury Remodeling Firm as the H.R. Manager after a 20-year Career in H.R. & Marketing with Salem Media Group, Inc. Jan’s varied background of both H.R./Marketing and life coaching, as well as a love and passion for Interior Design has...
WOMAN TO WATCH: Paula D. Perez
Attorney Paula D. Perez is a San Antonio native who took a huge risk when deciding to open her new law office during a global pandemic. She attributes recent professional growth and success to God, Family, and prior mentors. It is only the beginning for this San...
My Company Has a 401(k). What Does That Mean for Me?
By Linde Murphy If your company offers a 401(k), congratulations! A 401(k) is one of the easiest ways to start investing. Plus, your employer has a fiduciary obligation to make sure the 401(k) plan they offer is cost-efficient and provides you an array of investment...
