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.
“I am APS”
Arizona Public Service (APS), an Arizona-born and -raised company, which promises to “do what is right for the people and prosperity of our state.”
Mackenzie Rodgers has lived that promise every day for the past seventeen years, and to her that means making dreams come true while providing reliable electricity.
Now the Senior Director of Transmission and Distribution Operations and Maintenance previously based in Prescott but recently had her office moved to Phoenix supporting the entire state, her role is “proactively maintaining the grid so it’s there when you need it, and operating it in an efficient manner.”
‘Tis the Season
As the holiday season approaches, we at Rafter Eleven are reminded of what this season is truly about: giving and living in the moment. It’s a time to slow down, savor life’s simple pleasures, and connect with the people who matter most. At Rafter Eleven, we care deeply about you, our customers, and we’re here to make your holiday season extra special.
From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel the warmth of our commitment to quality. Whether it’s our organic coffees and teas or the best homemade scones in the universe (yes, we said it!), everything we serve is crafted with love and care. We believe that what you consume should not only taste great but also make you feel great. That’s why we bring you the finest first cold-pressed olive oils and barrel-aged balsamic vinegars. These aren’t just products we sell—they’re ingredients we use to nourish your body and soul, because your well-being matters to us.
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.
Finding Freedom
Since 1980, Stepping Stones Agencies has provided around-the-clock advocacy support and safe shelter for adults and children experiencing domestic violence in West Yavapai County. That’s 45 years of safe nights of sleep, supportive fellowship, and finding freedom from all forms of abuse.
Faith House (now Stepping Stones Agencies) opened its doors as the first domestic violence shelter for women and children in Northern Arizona. With 10 beds plus five cribs, women and children were able to find safety and support in the rural Prescott area.
Two decades later, Stepping Stones expanded to a larger safe shelter campus with 16 beds and five cribs for emergency shelter. Additionally, the move added four two-bedroom affordable transitional housing apartments. With more space, Stepping Stones was able to serve more families and added additional advocates to provide 24/7/365 services in the new space.
Today, in addition to the safe campus, Stepping Stones has also added five additional affordable transitional apartments (for a total of nine) to serve even more families each year.
Lynn Kaylor – 2021
Lynn Kaylor jokes that she wrote her first romance in junior high. It was a short, sweet historical story of two twelve-year-olds—the boy Native American and the girl a white settler.
Then real life took over, and she had a long career as a software developer for companies such as IBM, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Beech Aircraft.
Creating Calm: How Shannon Ault Is Building Peace, Purpose, and Leadership at Home
The impact of Pristine Spaces Cleaning extends far beyond spotless kitchens and organized living rooms. Shannon and her team serve busy professionals, retirees, parents, new moms, and individuals with health limitations — people who need support maintaining a clean, stress-free environment.
“A clean home isn’t a luxury,” Shannon explains. “It’s foundational to mental clarity, physical health, and peace of mind.”
By taking cleaning off their clients’ plates, her team gives people back something priceless: time, calm, and confidence.
The Healing Power of Kindness
In October, I attended a Prevent Child Abuse America board meeting in Chicago. Part of the time was focused on celebrating the life of SuEllen Fried, a beloved Prevent Child Abuse America lifetime board member, who passed away on October 3 at the age of 92.
The stories shared by the staff and board members who knew her were a gift to listen to. It was moving to feel how she had impacted so many. It wasn’t only the work she did that had changed lives, it was who she was that changed lives.
I didn’t know SuEllen well, but the few times I had met her were unforgettable. She was the kind of person who would make you feel deeply, unquestionably valuable and important. She made you feel seen. She called out the best in you because of her boundless, unshakable kindness.
Kindness has that power. Kindness is deeply memorable. And kindness can heal and change people, even when nothing else can.
A Little Bit of Everything
You won’t find any expired equines at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, but the riverfront scenery is just as memorable as the unusual name.
The Ireys family required the state to keep the ranch name when they sold it in 1973. The family chose the moniker after touring several Verde Valley properties in the 1940s. Calvin “Cap” Ireys asked his kids which place they wanted to buy and they replied, “The one with the dead horse.” He bought the place in 1950 and the name stuck.
Today, the ranch looks a bit different but retains its rare riparian beauty. It spreads out along the Verde River just across the waterway from Cottonwood’s Riverfront Park. Three lagoons keep fresh with river water via the 1870s-era Hickey Ditch water rights that came with the park. A park store, ramadas, playground, restrooms, campsites, and cabins are connected by a system of trails that links to neighboring federal and state lands. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming, hiking, bird watching, and horseback riding; an on-site riding concessionaire makes the latter easy for everyone.
Ceremonial cocoa to help us pause, create space, and connect to the quiet and stillness of winter
We can trace the history of chocolate back to the Olmec, Aztec, and Mayan civilizations of southern Mexico. The creation of the universally loved candy bar, originating with the beans of a cacao tree (known as Theobrama Cacao), is a beautiful and fascinating cultural discovery, one that connects us to ancient traditions and the botanical world.
The Theobroma Cacao tree produces large, multi-colored fruit pods, filled with as many as 40 cacao beans in each. Cacao beans are husked and roasted, then referred to as “cocoa” vs. “cacao.” Long before marshmallow-topped hot cocoa became a winter tradition, there was once a very different style of chocolatey drink.
Summer Giving
Summer is here and Vitalant is already feeling the heat; traditionally donors are in short supply during the summer months because of vacations and other activities. But it is important to remember that patients in 62 Arizona hospitals are depending upon 600 blood donors every day – even during the summer.
“The demand for blood is constant,” said Anna Oliver, Senior Director of Donor Recruitment for Vitalant.
Sharing the Aloha Spirit
Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Darla DeVille, Public Affairs Manager for the Northwest Division of APS, to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer.
Caring for Pets … and Their Humans
When we think of pet healthcare we may think of the usual needs like veterinary visits, healthy pet food, supplements, and exercise. The team at Pet Headquarters blends the healthcare needs of humans with the needs of their pets. From CBD to chiropractic to pet training, humans and pets alike can enjoy a long healthy life.
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