Telling the stories that shape our community.
Prescott Woman Magazine is Northern Arizona’s premier women-focused media platform, dedicated to celebrating the voices, stories, and impact of the Prescott Quad Cities. What began as a lifestyle magazine has evolved into a dynamic, digital-forward brand rooted in storytelling, connection, and community uplift.
We spotlight the women who lead, create, serve, and inspire — entrepreneurs, artists, educators, advocates, and changemakers whose work shapes the place we call home. Through powerful profiles, thoughtful features, and meaningful conversations, we go beyond the surface to share stories that matter.
Today, our storytelling lives across multiple platforms. Through the She Spark Podcast, we amplify real conversations around leadership, purpose, growth, and connection. Through the Prescott Woman Awards, we honor women whose courage, compassion, and contributions make a lasting difference. And through Portraits with Purpose, we combine storytelling and service, using photography to give back and uplift local nonprofits.
More than a magazine, Prescott Woman is a movement — a trusted platform for women’s voices, a connector of community, and a catalyst for positive change. We believe stories have power, visibility creates opportunity, and when women rise, communities thrive.
Join us as we continue to celebrate Prescott — digitally, boldly, and with heart — one story, one spark, and one woman at a time.
Yavapai Ballet Theatre Brings Classical Excellence Home to Northern Arizona
A new chapter in Northern Arizona’s arts community is unfolding with the official launch of Yavapai Ballet Theatre (YBT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality classical ballet training, performance opportunities, and meaningful community engagement throughout Yavapai County.
Founded by Emily Sosangelis Tylecote, YBT represents both a personal calling and a community vision. With professional training from The Rock School, Yale Ballet Company, and Cary Ballet Conservatory, Tylecote brings a wealth of experience to Prescott — along with a clear mission: to make classical ballet accessible, collaborative, and culturally rooted right here at home.
Turning Adversity into Purpose
For Tesia Hurt, business ownership was born from adversity.
Diagnosed with melanoma at just 29 years old — and again more recently in 2023 — Tesia made a life-changing decision. Instead of stepping away from the beauty industry, she stepped forward with purpose. She opened Beautiful You Spray Tanning & Permanent Jewelry to provide a safer alternative to UV tanning while promoting confidence rooted in inner beauty.
Where Music, Leadership, and Community Intersect
For Brandie Martinez, music isn’t background noise — it’s a through-line in her life.
As Director of Operations for The Loft at Raible Block, a live music venue and event space in historic downtown Prescott, Brandie brings together strategy, hospitality, and creativity to create meaningful community experiences. Located upstairs in the iconic Raible Block building on Cortez Street, The Loft offers an intimate space where artists and audiences connect in powerful, shared moments.
Outdoor Exploration
In addition to its physical health benefits, being active outdoors nurtures mental and emotional well-being. Whether it’s the accomplishment of reaching a summit or the serenity of kayaking across a lake, these experiences help young people build confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. Nature offers a powerful space for reflection, creativity, and connection.
The benefits of staying active, exploring the outdoors, and connecting with nature are well-known. These experiences are not just fun—they’re essential for healthy development. Yet, for many children, outdoor adventures remain out of reach. In our community, too many kids miss out on experiencing the outdoors.
Empowered: Life Lessons of Everyday Women – A Podcast For Every Woman.
In 2025, Charlene Schosser and Rebecca Horvath began a journey to create a podcast that would inspire others. Empowered: Life Lessons of Everyday Women (ELLEW) is a podcast where women from a variety of professions share their insights and perspectives on both work and home life.
What started out as a simple discussion at a book club between Charlene and Rebecca took them on a journey they never imagined. A passion project and a leap of faith soon turned into conversations with amazing women with incredible stories to share.
Turn Up the Heat
There’s something powerful about cooking with intention. Lighting a candle on a Tuesday night. Trying a new flavor. Slowing down long enough to savor what’s on the plate — and who’s sitting across from you.
Real connection often starts in the kitchen, where aromas fill the air, hands brush at the stove, and flavor becomes an experience you create together.
At Spice Traveler, the shelves are filled with ingredients that do more than season a dish — they inspire it. It’s about bold blends, warming spices, and sweet finishes that turn a simple dinner into something memorable.
Women of Prescott: Building Integrity, Opportunity, and Community
Prescott has always been a place where people still believe in community, where business owners know their customers, students know their professors, and neighbors still show up for each other. When I moved here and joined Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, I quickly realized that success in Prescott is not defined only by professional achievement. It is defined by service, relationships, and impact.
I serve as the Program Chair and a Professor for the Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. My work focuses on teaching students how to investigate financial crimes, analyze complex data, and protect organizations from fraud. Before coming to Prescott, I spent over a decade working in government auditing and fraud investigations, including directing audits protecting billions in public pension assets and participating in criminal fraud cases.
YES! Explorers Challenge Invites Prescott Families to Discover the Joy of STEAM
This spring, Prescott families are invited to step into a world of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning at the YES! Explorers Challenge, an interactive STEAM event hosted by Yavapai Exploration & Science (YES!). Designed especially for children ages 5–12, the event blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into a playful outdoor experience that sparks imagination and builds confidence.
The YES! Explorers Challenge will take place on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Granite Creek Park. Young explorers will rotate through a series of engaging activity stations that encourage experimentation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving — all in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
New Option for Cervical Cancer Screening: HPV Self-Collection Now Available Across Arizona
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer — yet thousands of women are still diagnosed each year. Barriers like access to care, transportation challenges, cultural or religious beliefs, personal discomfort, and even stigma around HPV continue to prevent many from getting screened.
Now, there’s a new option designed to change that.
Sonora Quest Laboratories has expanded its cervical cancer screening services by offering an FDA-approved HPV self-collection test through My Lab ReQuest™. The new screening option is available at all Sonora Quest Patient Service Centers across Arizona, giving individuals a safe, private alternative to a traditional pelvic exam.
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