Role Model Michelle Raza

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  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 […]

Role Model Saige Thomas

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  Unstoppable: Military Medic to Fashion Week Visionary By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by Jennifer Denton   When Saige Thomas left the military after 11 years, she had mapped out her next move in marketing. In addition, “I got a $15,000 bonus and did what anybody would do,” she laughs. “I bought a camera and […]

Role Model – Kendall Cooper

Kendall Cooper

  Advocating for Change By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by Suzanne Pack   At 18, Kendall Cooper is demonstrating what it means to lead with purpose. A native of Castroville, a senior at Providence Catholic School, and a future environmental science major, she brings curiosity, creativity, and community awareness to everything she does. Whether she […]

Role Models – Jen and Paige Hardy

Jen and Paige Hardy

    A Sisters’ Journey By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran     Sisterhood is deeply rooted in love, resilience, and mutual understanding. For Jen and Paige Hardy, navigating their relationship wasn’t always easy, with childhood friction and sibling rivalry extending well into adulthood. However, through dedicated personal growth and a commitment to […]

Role Model – Abby Colbath

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  The Ministry of Retail By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   Being your authentic self and sharing personal stories with transparency is rare. Abby Colbath, a San Antonio native, is the exception. She never dreamed of her future journey as a business owner or as someone who would struggle so much with […]