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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.
Leaving the World a Better Place
As a longtime educator, Dr. Wills believes her final assignment—as President of Yavapai College—is a wonderful capstone to her career (she’s set to retire in December).
Personally and professionally, her seven years at Yavapai College have given her the opportunity to carry out what she believes is her responsibility: to make the society she lives in more vibrant. If the comments of some of her faculty and staff members are any indication, she’s succeeded.
A Recipe for Romance
Valentine’s Day is a treasured experience at Rafter Eleven. On this day, we have the opportunity to witness the connection between individuals who truly care for and appreciate one other.
For the past two years, we have hosted a beautiful candlelit night full of music, wine, coffee, and delicious desserts. It’s the perfect atmosphere for love, friendship, and connection.
A Beloved Prescott Valley Tradition
What began 24 years ago as a small community Christmas light display has blossomed into one of Arizona’s most dazzling holiday attractions. Prescott Valley’s Valley of Lights has become a beloved tradition, drawing thousands of visitors annually. The event features animated displays created from thousands of colorful lights designed to spark wonder in both young and old.
The idea for Valley of Lights was first envisioned in 2000 by then-Chamber Executive Director Lew Rees. Inspired by a similar light display in his former community of Branson, Missouri, Rees collaborated with a local lighting company to plan and create the first eight original displays. Retired Executive Assistant Beverly Oleson fondly recalled how, in those early days, staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to bring the vision to life—dragging electrical cords, securing displays, and staffing the donation booth. Little did they know this fledgling event would grow into Prescott Valley’s premier holiday attraction.
Give the Gift of Stability and Hope
Our local Boys & Girls Clubs are steadfast in promoting greatness in our Club youth and their families through inspirational leadership and transformational programs. The Club mission along with the vision “Recognizing Greatness in Every Club Member” is the foundation of the organization’s Strategic Plan for 2021-2026, which includes programming excellence, enhancing community partnerships, building exceptional infrastructure, and growth and sustainability.
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The Art of the Tattoo Business
Prescott Woman magazine interviewed Summer Henry, owner of Avatar Tat2. We learned about how much she values clients feeling safe and supported while healing or celebrating through tattoos.
Open Ears, Open Heart
Each of the experiences along her journey—she has an extensive background in the musical arts—has led her to a place of deep reverence and gratitude for the way music brings people together.
“I love the sound of hundreds of people raising their voices together – it can be so beautifully unifying,” Emily said.
Just a half-hour from Prescott you’ll find beer, conversation and tranquility
A day trip to the Juniper Well Ranch and nearby Barnstar Brewery is only a leisurely half-hour’s drive from Prescott, but it truly feels like a world away. The short jaunt leaves plenty of extra time for getting to know the new friends you’re sure to make.
The Star of the Summer Garden
Tomatoes continue to rate among the top summer plants in gardens. As large as they are, they’re challenging to grow in small containers. Here are five insider tips to growing better tomatoes in containers.
It’s Cellular
I get a lot of questions about hormone health, and it’s put me on a mission to educate as many women as I can about their hormones.
The one thing that is essential to know about hormone balance is this: you’ll never achieve hormone harmony if your cells aren’t healthy.
Our hormones work and flow together like a symphony: some crescendo while others fall, only to rise again in their own rhythm and pattern. The overall effect can be beautiful harmony, or a jarring mess.
A Life She Genuinely Loves
Although Helene Schaffer’s life experiences have been varied, there’s one thing she knows for sure: she has genuinely loved what she’s done.
Helene, the Operations Supervisor of National Bank of Arizona in Prescott, is set to retire August 31, after nearly twenty years in the banking industry. When she does, she’ll celebrate by doing more of what she loves: spending time with her family and continuing to
Cave Castle of the Granite Dells
The wild, soulful beauty of the Granite Dells inspired John and Happy Oasis to co-create the first modern Cave Castle in Arizona. They began by quietly observing, over several seasons, the dappled sunlight sparkling between the trees and rain rippling down the ridges letting the land speak to them as to how to build into a cliff. Honoring the cliff, ancestors and surrounding nature, was an important motivating element before commencing their adventure in architecture in 2017.
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