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.
Elevating the Whole Community
new report from Mental Health America found that in 2021-2022, 23 percent of adults experienced a mental illness in the past year—equivalent to 60 million Americans.
About one in five youth had at least one major depressive episode in the past year and more than half of those didn’t receive treatment.
2022 had the highest number of deaths by suicide ever recorded in the U.S.
These statistics correlate with the growth of Polara Health, whose leadership team is committed to elevating the entire community through innovative services and programs, each with the goal of providing integrated, whole-person care.
“I feel like I have the ability every single day to change the trajectory for some people,” said Tamara Player, Polara’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
‘A Satisfying Experience’
“Why would you not make it beautiful?” she said during a recent interview. “You want to enjoy the experience.”
Since she launched her business, Mac Daddy Macarons, two and a half years ago, its offerings have expanded to include other baked goods and charcuterie boards, grazing tables, and full catered meals (for 20 to 30 people).
“It always starts with the macarons,” she said, adding that her business growth started when people began ordering add-ons. “Once people find out you do something with food, they want all the food.”
Journeys in Spirit 2026: Where Tradition, Story, and Contemporary Native Art Converge
From May 13 through June 23, 2026, ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery invites the community to experience Journeys in Spirit 2026: Traditional and Contemporary Native Art—an annual exhibition that continues to deepen its impact through storytelling, cultural connection, and artistic excellence.
House of Hope 316
House of Hope 316 in Prescott Valley offers a lifeline to elderly individuals facing homelessness. Founded by Bert Hunt in 2019, this faith-based nonprofit provides safe housing, meals, and a supportive community for seniors in need. With four homes accommodating up to 35 residents, House of Hope 316 has served over 70,000 meals to more than 75 individuals. Residents contribute rent based on their income, covering about 40% of operating expenses, with the remainder funded by donations. No one is turned away due to financial constraints. The organization exemplifies compassion and community support for a vulnerable population
Mercedes Ogden – 2021
Mercedes Ogden spends her days on her family’s hobby farm, raising her free-spirited daughter and writing all things creepy and kooky. She enjoys researching her family history and letting her imagination weave wild tales with what he uncovers. She believes that her bet fictional tales are made through real-life experiences. Her debut novel, The Gathering of the Clouds, was a labor of love consisting of many years of research and work.
Barb Snyder: Leading Beyond the Noise
For Barb Snyder, leadership has never been about titles—it’s always been about service.
As Vice President of HR Strategy and Consulting at OneDigital, Barb’s work centers on helping organizations and people grow with intention. Her passion lies in solving complex problems, removing barriers to success, and helping leaders rediscover purpose and joy in their work. “I love it,” she says simply—and you can feel that conviction in everything she does.
From Survival to Empowerment
Owner of Blooming Into You Guides Clients to Healing and Empowerment so They Can Show Up Better By Heather DeSousa “Blooming into you is all about changing the programming, beliefs and narrative we’ve created from childhood. Releasing and changing those old thought...
The Wonders Await You … In Arizona!
Local First Arizona’s mission is to help advance tourism in rural cities and towns. A past Arizona Office of Tourism study found Arizonans were spending a whopping $6 billion annually on tourism in southern California alone. In an effort to shift even a fraction of that money into local communities, Local First set out to make it easier for Arizonans to discover all that in-state rural communities offer as destinations in their own right. Enter WeekendZona!
WeekendZona, just one of several tools and programs Local First launched to promote rural destinations, features guided three-day excursions into rural parts of the state.
10 lilacs to lake your Prescott garden smell amazing!
Lilacs… just the word conjures up memories of Grandma’s garden, right? That unforgettable fragrance, those beautiful blooms … lilacs are a classic for a reason. And here in Prescott, they thrive like nowhere else with our mountain air and sunshine.
Here’s a little secret: the best time to plant your perfect lilac is right now, before they start leafing out. You get the pick of the litter. We’ve got all the classics, from the deep purples of “Charles Joly” to the unique blooms of “Sensation.” Plus, I’ve hand-picked some varieties perfect for Prescott’s unique climate, like the warm-winter-loving “Lavender Lady” and the late-blooming “Miss Kim.”
This spring, find the perfect lilac to fill the garden with fragrance and beauty. Here are my Top 10 Lilacs for a more fragrant garden and my grandmother’s Lilac Jelly recipe.
Join a Parkrun!
Every Saturday in cities and towns around the world, people gather to run, thanks to thousands of organized parkruns—free, 2k and 5k community events in open spaces. Now, there’s an official parkrun in Prescott at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday: the Jan Alfano Trail parkrun. It’s an out-and-back course along the south side of Willow Lake. The trailhead (where the run starts and finishes) is just behind the Beneful Dog Park.
Cherishing the Small-Town Charm
Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Jennifer Burns, a multi-company entrepreneur (owner of NaturaBella Microblading and Permanent Cosmetics and Dream Travel Management, also known as AZWomen’sTravel), to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer.
‘Let the Rest of Your Life Be the Best of Your Life’
An elevated level of elder care is now available in the Prescott region with the opening of the Summit Senior Living home in scenic Williamson Valley.
Dr. Kurt Krupnick and his wife Debbie, a nurse practitioner, co-own and operate the home with their longtime friends John and Dana Marti. A retired police officer, John handles the security and property management while Dana, a CPA, manages the home’s financials.
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