Feature Story – Pursuing Dreams
Pursuing DREAMS, Overcoming Obstacles By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by Suzanne Pack Dreams rarely come without obstacles, but resilience can turn challenges into stepping stones. Edna Bermea, Nora Sophia, and Leah Meyer each faced trials that might have held them back. Instead, they pressed forward, writing, creating, and building lives of purpose […]
Role Model Michelle Raza
Empowering Others Through Emotional and Career Coaching By Antonio Gutierrez | Photography by David Teran In 2016, Michelle Raza felt her personal life was spinning out of control. Her marriage was failing, she was overweight, grieving the loss of her mother, who passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease, and was generally stressed out […]
Preparing Your Kids for School
By Sarah Baray, Ph.D., CEO Photos courtesy of Pre-K 4 SA Pre-K 4 SA is San Antonio’s premier early learning initiative, delivering high-quality education through four model education centers and supporting more than 90 partner programs citywide. As summer comes to a close, families across the city are preparing for the return to […]
What’s In Your Bag, Marisa Mendez
By Lainey Berkus | Photography by Jennifer Denton There’s a unique magic in losing oneself within the pages of a book. For many, this enchantment began in childhood, with bedtime stories like The Cat in the Hat, Charlotte’s Web, Goodnight Moon, The Wizard of Oz, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Reflecting on […]
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Ashley Sacriste of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is Committed to its Mission of”Saving Lives, Healing Families, and Creating Hope” By Antonio Gutierrez | Photography by Suzanne Pack, Celebrated Reflections Since taking the helm as CEO of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in June 2024, Ashley Sacriste has wasted no time in fulfilling one […]