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.
Called to Serve: Leadership, Compassion & Community with Emily Reed
In this episode of the She Spark Podcast, Breeanya Hinkel sits down with Lieutenant Emily Reed, Corps Officer for The Salvation Army Prescott Corps and recipient of the 2026 Prescott Woman Awards Rosie the Riveter Award.
Choosing Integrity When the Stakes Are High with Dr. Leili Sadaghiani
What does leadership look like when the pressure is real, the decision is difficult, and there’s very little room to get it wrong?
On this episode of She Spark Podcast, Breeanya sits down with Dr. Leili Sadaghiani, founder of InVivo Leadership Strategies, leadership coach, professor, and host of Integrity Over Scale. With a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and research focused on bad leadership and executive hubris, Leili brings a fascinating perspective to why some leaders thrive under pressure while others lose their way.
Wrapped in Love with Lori Deutsch
What happens when you recognize a basic need in your community that many people simply don’t talk about?
In this episode of the She Spark Podcast, host Breeanya Hinkel sits down with Lori Deutsch, Executive Director of Wrapped in Love Diaper Bank, to talk about the organization’s growth, its impact throughout Yavapai County, and what comes next.
Keeping the American Dream Alive: Why Shopping Local Still Matters
For Natalie Dunbar Latham, small business has never been simply about owning a store. It is about family, community, connection, and carrying forward a legacy that has been part of Prescott for generations.
Different businesses and different generations, but the values have remained much the same: work hard, take care of people, contribute to the community, and leave things a little better than you found them.
Those values are at the heart of Natalie’s own business, The Old Farmstead Mercantile.
CCJ Celebrates 25 Years with a Totally Rad Birthday Block Party
CCJ’s Totally Rad 25th Birthday Block Party takes place Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Fairweather Social Club, 224 N. Cortez St. in Prescott. The family-friendly, pet-friendly afternoon will feature music, food trucks, games, a cornhole tournament, a photo booth and a dunk tank.
Tasting for Tuition, Second Annual Chili Cook-Off by Prescott Sunup Rotary
Tasting for Tuition: Six Local Chefs Compete to Support Yavapai County Youth Six local chefs. One big competition. 100% of Chili Cook-Off proceeds supporting local youth scholarships Prescott SunUp Rotary's 2nd Annual Tasting for Tuition Chili Cook-Off returns...
Michele Tryon Is Making Moments with Coffee
Michele Tryon loves what can happen while someone waits for a cup of coffee. A conversation begins. Friends catch up. Two people who arrived as strangers find something in common.
Those small moments are the idea behind Connect Coffee Co., the Prescott-based mobile coffee and gelato business Michele owns and operates. From weddings and private gatherings to corporate events and local markets, she brings her vintage-inspired micro truck to places where people are already coming together—and gives them another reason to linger.
Who You Are Shapes How You Lead
Dr. Marylou Mercado remembers what it feels like when the future isn’t entirely clear.
She was the first person in her family to earn a college degree, beginning at a community college because it was what her family could afford. Her father believed strongly in education and encouraged her to keep going, including when she struggled academically. She married young, and there were times when money was tight enough that food and having enough gas to get where she needed to go were real concerns.
Finding the Right Words—and the Right Community
or more than 25 years, Janet Works built a successful career helping businesses tell their stories. As a professional writer and communications consultant, she crafted proposals, marketing programs, feature stories, and advertising copy for clients across a variety of industries. Her greatest satisfaction came from helping people discover the words that best expressed what made their products, services, and organizations unique.
Gather, Learn & Savor
Led by Chef Don, Spice Traveler’s cooking classes combine live demonstrations, practical cooking techniques and, of course, plenty of great food. The classes are designed to make cooking feel approachable while introducing participants to ideas and skills they can take back to their own kitchens.
Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Unveils New Website and Brand Identity
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) has launched a newly redesigned website and refreshed brand identity, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender and racial equity across Arizona. The updated website, available at womengiving.org, was developed over the past year in partnership with Common Guild, a Phoenix-based, women-founded web development firm.
Abundant Photobooth: Elevating Events One Moment at a Time
In today’s experience-driven world, events are no longer just gatherings—they’re opportunities to create lasting memories. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate celebration, fundraiser, or community event, how those moments are captured matters. That’s where Abundant Photobooth stands out—offering more than just photos, they deliver an interactive, high-energy experience your guests won’t forget.
Breastfeeding Without the Perfect Picture
ugust is National Breastfeeding Month, and World Breastfeeding Week is observed August 1 through 7. It is a time to recognize the health benefits of breastfeeding and the importance of supporting families who choose it.
It is also an opportunity to tell the truth: breastfeeding does not always look like the peaceful, effortless images we are accustomed to seeing.
Stories Rooted in Strength: Author V.C. Williams Brings History and Imagination to Life
A second-generation Arizonan who grew up in Prescott, Walker—who writes under the name V.C. Williams—draws deeply from her pioneer heritage. She was raised on stories of strong women who stood shoulder to shoulder with their families, navigating life in the rugged landscapes of Texas and Arizona. These women, she shares, were just as capable of handling a rattlesnake as they were of baking a pie—balancing grit with grace in ways that continue to inspire her work today.
Preserving Prescott’s Past, One Home at a Time
Hines, REALTOR® and Branch Manager of the Prescott office of Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert, has recently earned the prestigious Historic Property Specialist® certification through American Real Estate University. She is currently the only real estate professional in the Prescott area to hold this specialized designation.
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