Women Who Lead

Powering progress and inspiring change, Prescott’s women in business are making their mark. In our Women Who Lead section, Prescott Woman Magazine spotlights entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators who are breaking barriers and building legacies. Discover their journeys, their successes, and their passion for leading with purpose in every industry and corner of our community.

Sadie Sarti, Owner, Sadie Sarti Design Co.

Sadie Sarti, Owner, Sadie Sarti Design Co.

After growing up in an artistic family here in Prescott, Arizona, and a short go at working for her brother in the Los Angeles movie industry, Sadie moved to Durango, Colorado to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and attend Fort Lewis College. While working toward her bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Sadie also excelled in business and marketing classes, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. The timing of her education coincided with the global transformation to doing business online, which would tie Sadie directly into her future career at Sadie Sarti Design Co.

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New Opportunities in Rewarding Industries

New Opportunities in Rewarding Industries

The management team at Ponderosa Hotel Management is not new to the world of Hotel Restaurant Management Programs (HRM). Still, this August, the team is taking advantage of a new opportunity by participating in the HRM program at Yavapai College’s Prescott campus. The program launches August 19 and will not only bring a skilled labor pool to the region’s hotels, resorts, and restaurants but will also provide a new career path for local students.

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Local Farmers: Meet the Women Who Grow Our Food

Local Farmers: Meet the Women Who Grow Our Food

Although many people think of farming as a male-dominated industry, women play a significant role in growing our food and, therefore, nourishing our families and

In fact, a 2017 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed women farmers out-earned their male counterparts. An article on the United States Department of Agriculture website states that women make up 30 percent of farm operators in this country. And here in town, they’re making huge contributions, not just in terms of offering local produce, but also, economically.

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Women of WingSpace

Women of WingSpace

Working Independently but Together Provides Camaraderie and Increases Productivity … and It’s Fun!We are part of the new sharing economy among the growing population of independent workers here in the Greater Prescott Area. We choose to work independently...

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Young Professionals Shine in Prescott

Young Professionals Shine in Prescott

Stevie Vawter’s deep-rooted passion, not only for her work in the construction industry but also for the impact she may have on the future success of our community, is only rivaled by her creativity, dedication, and pride. All of this combines to propel her into future leadership roles not only at Fann Contracting, Inc., but also in the community as she strives to become a strong role model, for upcoming young females through mentoring and like-minded partnerships.

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Peace of Mind for Property Owners and Tenants

Peace of Mind for Property Owners and Tenants

Garden Brook Realty adds property management services for local rentals—both long- and short-term Garden Brook Realty has expanded to offer high-quality property management in the Prescott quad-city area. Realtors Christine Miles and Lauren Lessard, along with Garden...

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‘Where People’s Lives Change’

‘Where People’s Lives Change’

Fusion of Movement offers more than dance and acting, martial arts, and fitness; it offers a community, a source of connection, and a place for the whole family to have fun while getting healthy   By Hilary Dartt Years ago, when Sasha and Ben Naasz worked for a county...

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Young Professionals Shine in Prescott

Young Professionals Shine in Prescott

Ashley Hust, Fund Development Officer, Yavapai College Foundation Ashley Hust recently celebrated her one-year anniversary working as Fund Development Officer for the Yavapai College Foundation, but that doesn’t mean she’s new to the Prescott community. She’s lived...

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Bend Yoga Studio Owner Sarah Rainwater

Bend Yoga Studio Owner Sarah Rainwater

A Balanced Love for Family, Helping Others and Building Businesses By Tara Fort At age 30, Sarah Rainwater, owner of Bend Hot Yoga Prescott, speaks with a seasoned level of business experience beyond her years. She’s interested in others, helpful with her advice,...

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Young Professionals Shine in Prescott

Young Professionals Shine in Prescott

Carrie Brumbaugh Director of Marketing & Publicity,  Miss Yavapai County Scholarship Organization With a firsthand understanding of the decisions some people must make between working and attending college, Carrie Brumbaugh’s passion is in helping others reach...

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A Voice for Healing and Helping:

A Voice for Healing and Helping:

Alizee Laroche Langhart By Tara Fort Apassion for helping others through sound therapy, Intuitive Coaching, Reiki and music brought Alizee Laroche Langhart to Prescott where she started her healing practice, Journey to All, in June 2017.  She states, “I love helping...

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