TO OUR READERS

Hello, readers!

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022!

This year marks a very important milestone for The Woman Today. We are celebrating our 25th anniversary!

Thank you to all our loyal customers and advertisers who support us with each issue. Because of you, we are driven to continue and create a fabulous magazine. In this issue, you will hear from our publisher, Neal Ronquist, who will deliver a very special message on celebrating our 25th anniversary.

I have been on the team since 2017, and this is my favorite part of my job. I truly enjoy learning about all of the amazing businesses and stories that women in the Northland have to share. Thank you for opening your doors to us. I experienced a very proud moment when I was at Serenity Salon and Spa for our Fashions by Sam photo shoot. I saw a group of ladies standing around the front counter, reading our magazine and chatting about the stories. My heart swelled with joy to see that. The December 2021 issue may have been one of our most popular issues to date — we distributed 10,000 copies around the Northland at the end of November and the racks were nearly cleared before Dec 1.

In this issue of The Woman Today, we have a wonderful variety of great stories to share with you. January tends to be the month all about weddings and getting your health in focus. You may have heard the business name Serenity Salon and Spa a few times — as this truly is an amazing hidden gem located right in Superior, Wisconsin. Sam Roffers, our fashionista for the magazine, and I received a tour of the entire facility. One room in particular presented itself to have “a lot of energy” as Sam put it. It even made her a little emotional. This was their reiki healing room; they even mentioned in the salon they have to leave the door closed because of its powerful energies. I am intrigued and would like to experience this for myself!

While staying in Superior, Sarojini Sharma left India to become an American citizen to pursue a career in medicine. She has a beautiful story to share about her life.

Going from Superior to Esko, Minnesota, we have another business with a unique story. Moving from her home to a storefront business, Kristin Hinricks, owner of Woodfire Candle Company, shares her journey to making today's Woodfire candles which are sold in all 50 states.

Also, February is known as American Heart Month. We had the pleasure of meeting a remarkable woman named Katelyn France, who was selected as one of the American Heart Association’s 2020 EmPOWERED to Serve Scholars. Next, Jessica Chenevert shared the story of her son's journey with congenital heart disease. See how she turned her personal mission of helping her son into a deeply meaningful career.

May the start of 2022 treat you well, may you have goals set that motivate you and may your health be well! I look forward to this new year.

Thank you for picking up this issue of The Woman Today. We know you will enjoy it!

Megan Keller Advertising Director