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THE YEAR WE BUILT

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A YEAR OF GROUNDING FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER

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hat’s what 2025 has been for me and for so many of us.

Not the quiet kind of grounding, but the kind that comes when you stop waiting for things to “get better” and start building the future you believe in.

This year, Indianapolis didn’t just show up. We led.

As only the second U.S. city to host the Global Entrepreneurship Congress since 2009, Indianapolis welcomed founders, investors, and policymakers from more than 200 countries for critical conversations about the future of entrepreneurship. One message stood out clearly: African nations no longer need aid. We have the talent.

Rally 2025 brought global innovators to Indianapolis for cross-sector collaboration across AgTech, Healthcare, SportsTech, and more. This wasn’t theory. It was leaders solving real problems in real time.

And when Indianapolis hosted the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time, the moment extended beyond the court. Through the 25 in 25 All-Star Initiative, women business owners earned Women Business Enterprise certification, opening doors to contracts and opportunities once out of reach. I was proud to stand alongside 26 women who completed the program, proof that visibility leads to impact when it’s backed by intention.

This year also marked major milestones for Boss Ladies Magazine and LiMStudios.

We opened our 3,000-square-foot creative studio, Indianapolis’ premier content creation space, welcoming founders and creators from five states and four countries. Together, we built stories, brands, and legacies in a space that would have been inaccessible to women just 50 years ago.

We partnered with NAWBO Indianapolis to launch a first-of-its-kind edition, the NAWBO Boss Ladies Magazine issue, raising $10,000 to support legacy-building women in business. That partnership led to recognition in the Indianapolis Recorder and on WISH-TV. And now, another milestone. This Decemeber edition was created in collaboration with Recorder Media Group in celebration of the Champions of Impact Awards honorees on January 16, 2026. For more than a century, the Indianapolis Recorder has been a trusted voice in our city. Collaborating on this issue is confirmation that Boss Ladies Magazine is fulfilling its purpose.

We didn’t just rise this year. We stopped waiting for permission to lead.

Inside this issue, you’ll find women who healed before they scaled, shifted direction when it mattered most, built with intention, and positioned their brands and voices to leave something that lasts.

This is not a highlight reel. It’s a record of movement.

We are not closing a chapter.

We are naming the one history will reference.

Victoria Odekomaya Publisher, Boss Ladies Magazine CEO, LiMStudios Creative Agency & LiMStudios Creative Hub

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THE OWN YOUR BRAND SHOW REAL STORIES. REAL STRATEGY

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he Own Your Brand Show is where founders and business owners share how they built their brands. Not in theory, but through the real decisions, pivots, and lessons that shaped their journey.

In each episode, Victoria Odekomaya sits down with a founder, executive, or business leader who is actively building. They share the story behind their work, the choices that shaped it, and what they learned along the way. For listeners, it is a chance to learn from real life, not another expert lecture.

grounded in the actual work of building a brand that grows.

Guests receive a fully produced video podcast experience and content designed to position them as the authority in their industry. Guest appearances are curated and offered by invitation or application.

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It is about association.

Partners are featured alongside conversations that reach business owners, executives, and decision-makers who value intentional growth and visibility. Sponsorship placements are integrated thoughtfully and designed to build long-term trust, not quick impressions.

If your organization believes in supporting founders, visibility, and meaningful impact, we invite you to explore partnership.

Email hello@thelimstudios.com or scan the code to inquire about guest opportunities or sponsorship.

A defining part of the show is the real-time strategy moment, where Victoria and the guest walk through an active challenge in their brand, visibility, or marketing. Listeners get a front-row seat to hear how direction and next steps are shaped in real time.

The Own Your Brand Show offers a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for aligned brands.

It is part story and part strategy,

Sponsorship is not about interruption.

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HOW TO USE THIS EDITION This issue is designed to be experienced, not just read.

You can move through it cover to cover or let each section meet you where you are right now in your own journey. However you engage, treat it like a guide, not a gallery.

HERE'S HOW:

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Start with Intention. Pause on the opening insight. Let it frame your reading. This issue follows the same movement our greatest shifts follow.

Slow down on the stories that stir something. Fold a page. Highlight a line. Share it with someone on your team or send it to a woman who needs it today.

Notice the shifts, not just the success. Every story in here carries evidence of transformation. Pay attention to the turning points, the moments that changed everything.

Use the final reflection page to translate inspiration into action. Take two minutes before putting the magazine down to ask yourself: What is one move I can make differently now?

If your next move needs amplification, creative partnership, or strategic visibility... You’ll find ways to connect throughout these pages.

This is not just a magazine.

It’s a signal. It’s a mirror. It’s an invitation.

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THIS ISSUE WAS CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE RECORDER MEDIA GROUP IN CELEBRATION OF THE JANUARY 2026 CHAMPIONS OF IMPACT AWARDS.

IN THIS ISSUE

PUBLISHER, FOUNDER & PHOTOGRAPHER

A YEAR OF GROUNDING PUBLISHER'S LETTER

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SHIFT: STORIES THAT MOVED THE NEEDLE

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HEAL - WHERE THE WORK BEGINS

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HEALING BEGAN WITH A WORD - LAVREEN HALL

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YOUR BODY KNOWS - MICHELLE BAILEY

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LEAD - WHEN HEALED WOMEN LEAD, SYSTEMS SHIFT

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AUDACITY BUILT THIS EMPIRE - ANDREA DODSON

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LEADERSHIP BEGINS WITH LISTENING - REBECCA JOHNSON

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BUILD - GIVE, BUILD & CONNECT

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FUEL YOUR DREAM - CITIZENS STATE BANK

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THE ECOSYSTEM BEHIND THE STORIES

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YOUR TURN; WHAT WILL YOU BUILD NEXT?

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Welcome to LiMStudios Creative Hub! This is where the stories in these pages were shaped.

Opened January 2025. A 3,000 sq ft creative studio in Castleton, Indianapolis, designed for brand photography, video production, podcast recording, strategy sessions, and live experiences. Every corner built to support meaningful work.

The space moves between quiet focus and collective energy. A podcast set one day.

A photoshoot, workshop, or creative collaboration the next. It is where preparation meets execution and brands are built with intention.

Every story in this magazine was captured here. Not just the moment content is created, but the thinking, refining, and positioning that happens before and after.

We invite you to step inside.

Click or scan the code to schedule a private tour.

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n 2025, LiMStudios became more than a studio. It became the infrastructure behind the stories. The photoshoots, the podcasts, the strategy sessions, the moments that turned visibility into legacy. This is the work behind the work.

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FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND COLLABORATION WITH NAWBO INDY AND RECORDER MEDIA GROUP

30+ WOMEN FEATURED

CLIENTS ACROSS 5 STATES AND 4 COUNTRIES

Proud to partner with organizations such as NAWBO Indianapolis, Junior League of Indianapolis, Recorder Media Group, Grace Horizon, Tools for Success, Citizens State Bank, Trusted Mentors, Innopower, and P30, among others.

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SHIFT: STORIES THAT MOVED THE NEEDLE In 2025, movement did not come from slogans or trends. It came from decisions. Strategic ones that compounded and reshaped how opportunity moved through Indianapolis, across the United States, and into Africa.

For decades, conversations about Africa in global business spaces were framed by charity and intervention, built on the assumption that value flowed in only one direction. Emil Ekiyor, founder of InnoPower, has long challenged that narrative, but in 2025, the shift became undeniable.

“American investors and companies need to stop thinking, ‘What can we do for Africa?’ and start thinking, ‘What can we build with African entrepreneurs?’”

That question became a blueprint.

At the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Indianapolis, the Indiana Africa Innovation Network reframed

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collaboration in real time. African founders, Hoosier manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and institutional leaders met not as donors and recipients, but as partners. Manufacturing met innovation. Supply chains met scale. Capital met talent.

600% since 2015. Indiana closed 2024 with $1.05 billion in venture investment, its strongest year on record.

Among those shaping the conversation were Ms. Thelma Ekiyor-Solanke, Pioneer Chairperson of Nigeria’s Office for Philanthropy and Impact Investing and a globally recognized gender-lens impact investor, and Manny Ohonme, Founder and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet International. Ohonme has built a $20 million manufacturing facility in Ghana and distributed more than 9.4 million pairs of shoes across 109 countries, a mission rooted in receiving his first pair of shoes as a child in Nigeria.

In Indiana, AI literacy was positioned as economic strategy. Through partnerships with Blaizing Academy, IWU National and Global, and InnoPower, the Hoosier AI 1000 initiative set out to train 1,000 Hoosiers, expanding access to the innovation economy beyond traditional tech pathways.

The data confirmed what the room already understood.

Africa’s startup ecosystem has grown

What followed was not a collection of isolated initiatives. It was infrastructure taking shape.

That systems approach extended to women entrepreneurs. During WNBA All-Star Weekend, CelebrateHER 2025, presented by InnoPower, JPMorgan Chase, and partners, convened business owners, national visitors, and institutional leaders at the intersection of leadership, AI, and economic opportunity.

SCAN TO EXPERIENCE THE SHIFT

The experience featured Hoosier AI 1000 Master Trainers, graduates of JPMorgan Chase Coaching for Impact, led locally by Senior Business Consultant Shellie Vernon, alongside live art, gourmet food, fashion showcases, and conversations focused on business transformation.

Separately, 26 women-owned businesses earned WBE certification through the 25 in 25 All-Star Initiative led by Pacers Sports and Entertainment.

In September, Rally 2025 carried that momentum to scale. Co-hosted by InnoPower, the cross-sector innovation conference drew thousands to the Indiana Convention Center. Entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from around the world gathered to build, pitch, and connect. Headlined

by Kevin O’Leary and featuring founders like Nigerian-born entrepreneur Shegun Otulana, the event also welcomed leaders shaping global diaspora engagement, including Honorable

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of Nigeria’s Diaspora Commission, and Almaz Negash, Founder and CEO of the African Diaspora Network and a member of President Biden’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement.

Rally demonstrated what happens when Indiana positions itself as a launchpad rather than a location.

Through the InnoPower All Access Fund, local small business owners and students attended at no cost, ensuring the room reflected the city itself, not just the industry.

Across the Atlantic, this model scaled.

At Tubman University in Liberia, InnoPower delivered AI literacy training to 75 staff and students, marking one of the first initiatives of its kind in the region. In Lagos, the launch of the InnoPower Africa Foundation formalized a commitment to train more than 10,000 individuals through AI literacy and talent development pathways.

Partnerships with ECOWAS expanded that reach across 15 West African countries, while an agreement with Nigeria’s Diaspora Commission created pipelines connecting African professionals to remote opportunities across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

This was not charity. It was infrastructure.

In 2025, Emil Ekiyor was not building programs in isolation. He was building pathways between continents, institutions, talent, and capital.

Indianapolis became a central connector in that system.

That is the shift this issue captures. Not individual wins, but the structure that made them possible.

"It’s all about creating opportunities through the right infrastructure and support systems." - Emil Ekiyor

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HEAL

HEAL WHERE THE WORK BEGINS

Before anything shifts on the outside, something has to rise within.

Healing rarely announces itself with a breakthrough.

It begins quietly. When a woman finally names what she has been carrying and decides she will not carry it the same way anymore.

That shift starts in the mind. Not in the journal.

Not in the mirror. In the words we speak to ourselves when no one is listening.

It is the moment we trade survival for intention.

The moment we stop performing strength and start building it.

The moment we realize healing is not soft.

It is strategic.

Before the stages, spotlights, and certifications, there was something quieter. Women sitting with loss. Burnout. Illness. Transition. Leaders who looked strong on paper and still felt empty inside.

The women in these pages do not speak about healing as theory. They build practices, programs, and spaces that help others return to themselves. Words.

Movement. Style. Mindset. Faith. Tools to restore what life tried to strip away.

Healing is not a pause in the journey.

It is part of the strategy.

Because before we build anything that lasts, we have to heal the person carrying the vision.

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MINDSET: THE QUIET DRIVER OF SUCCESS W

hen we talk about success in business, strategy and skills often get the spotlight. Yet, in countless conversations with women leaders and entrepreneurs, one theme rises above the rest: mindset is the quiet driver behind every bold decision, every pivot, and every breakthrough.

Mindset shapes how we interpret challenges. Two people can face the same setback. One sees failure, the other sees feedback. That difference isn’t about talent or resources; it’s about perspective. The women who thrive are the ones who choose curiosity over criticism, learning over fear, and possibility over doubt.

What’s striking is how often mindset is the turning point.

Many women I’ve interviewed shared that their businesses began to shift when they stopped asking, “Am I ready?” and started asking, “How can I move forward with what I already know?” That reframing unlocked not only progress but also confidence.

The truth is, mindset isn’t static. It’s a practice. And like any practice, it grows stronger with attention. One simple tip is this: when you catch yourself spiraling into “what if,” pause and ask, “What’s the best possible outcome?”

That single question interrupts fear and invites possibility back into the room.

Business success is rarely just about strategy. It’s about the mindset that carries you through uncertainty, fuels your decisions, and helps you create a business that reflects not just what you do but who you are becoming.

Evgenia Baikova, CPCC, PCC Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach Fulfillment Coaching & Consulting LLC Phone: (463) 867-7596 https://www.fcc.coach/ Schedule 1:1 Introduction: https://calendly.com/fcccoach/discovery-session

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BOSS LADY: Marti Justice PHOTO: Victoria Odekomaya @limstudios

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STYLE

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IDENTITY IS THE WORK

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o outfit can cover self-doubt, and no external image can substitute for true confidence, says Marti Justice, who knows that style is never just about clothes. For her, it’s about identity, confidence, and wholeness. As CEO of Marti J Styles, she has built a business rooted in faith and purpose, helping women discover their beauty from the inside out. Her journey into entrepreneurship wasn’t born from convenience. It was born from calling. After years of pouring into her family, Marti found herself searching for meaning in a quiet season. What began as stillness became clarity: God was inviting her to guide women in reconnecting with who they are, using style as a tool for transformation.

Since 2020, Marti J Styles has been empowering professional women, entrepreneurs, speakers, and leaders to show up authentically with elegance and ease. Through closet evaluations, curated shopping, styling, and mindset coaching, Marti doesn’t just create outfits; she helps women rewrite the way they see themselves. Her clients aren’t just changing clothes. They’re changing lives, walking into rooms with a renewed sense of purpose and presence.

Marti’s story is one of courage through transformation.

She’s walked the difficult road of self-doubt, marriage challenges, and identity loss, and she’s done the hard work of healing. That inner journey became the foundation of her business. “Transformation begins within before it can show up on the outside,” she says. That truth drives her mission: to help women step into confidence by aligning their inner worth with their outer style.

The impact is tangible. From executives breaking free of people-pleasing to survivors of trauma rediscovering their beauty, Marti’s work has helped women embrace their voice, visibility, and value. One client who had endured years of abuse began hiding beneath oversized clothes.

With Marti’s guidance, she found the courage to wear bold colors, shift her mindset, and step fully into her role as CFO. The wardrobe wasn’t the solution. It was the catalyst for her to finally see she belonged.

But Marti’s mission extends beyond styling sessions. She pours into her community through Purposeful Living, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women in their healing journeys. Her faith is at the center of everything she does: “Everything I am and everything I do is because of Jesus Christ.” That conviction fuels her desire to leave a legacy of authentic faith, servant-hearted leadership, and empowered women who know their worth.

Now, Marti is expanding her reach, bringing her workshops into corporate spaces, preparing to launch a fashion show celebrating women, and developing a course that will guide more women to uncover their unique style with confidence. She is proof that when you follow purpose over perfection, anything is possible.

If you are ready to rediscover your identity and style from the inside out, connect with Marti Justice at martijstyles. com, on Instagram: @martijstyles_, or Linkedin Marti Justice.

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aVreen Hall believes change begins with a single word. Touch one life deeply, and the echo carries to a thousand others.

For LaVreen Hall, words are more than just communication. They are instruments of healing, transformation, and legacy. Born and raised in Indianapolis, LaVreen grew up with a front-row seat to hardship: evictions, scarcity, violence. But instead of becoming hardened, she became a peacemaker. She wrote letters to ease conflicts, spoke up when others stayed silent, and nurtured a personal relationship with God that became her anchor through life’s storms.

Her journey has been anything but easy. From childhood illness and chronic pain, to being declared disabled at 27 after multiple accidents, to losing her husband to COVID, LaVreen has walked through grief and trauma that could have silenced her. Instead, she chose to rise. “When you’re in a space where you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, you have to decide to create the light yourself,” she says.

That conviction birthed her organization, Just Words, a ministry and mental health practice built on the belief that words shape our identity, our healing, and our future.

What began with a single client at her first open house has grown into hundreds of lives touched through counseling, coaching, workshops, retreats, and international speaking. Her tagline captures the heart of her mission:

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“Transform your life one word at a time.”

LaVreen’s work is deeply personal because she embodies the healing she teaches. After being bedridden for 12 years, she experienced a miraculous turnaround in her health. She went from 27 medications to three, finished her degrees, and built a practice rooted in faith, resilience, and a passion for seeing people whole, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.

Today, she leads FIT (Faith, Identity, Transformation), a mastermind for women, and is preparing her first Annual Healing Retreat. More than a weekend getaway, it is a year-long journey of intentional healing supported by dietitians, coaches, prayer leaders, and a community that embraces every woman right where she is. As LaVreen explains, “Healing is not a destination. It’s a process. And you can be healed, even with chronic illness, when your spirit, mind, and heart are aligned.”

Her story is proof that adversity doesn’t define us. Our response does. Whether guiding a woman to rediscover her courage, helping a leader confront limiting beliefs, or simply offering the right word at the right time, LaVreen is leaving a legacy of faith, resilience, and compassion.

If you’re ready to begin your own healing journey or bring LaVreen’s transformative work to your organization, connect at LaVreen.org, email justwords@lavreen.org, or follow her on Instagram @LaVreenLove.

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BOSS LADY: Tamise Cross PHOTO: Victoria Odekomaya @limstudios

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BOSS LADY: Michelle Bailey PHOTO: Victoria Odekomaya @limstudios

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YOUR BODY KNOWS

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ichelle Bailey’s story is one of faith, transformation, and unshakable purpose. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, this powerhouse of wellness has turned her personal challenges into a mission that uplifts women across Indiana and beyond.

As the founder of Functional Well-being LLC, Michelle, fondly known as the Well-being Queen, guides women to reclaim their vitality through functional movement, nutrition, mindset, and spiritual alignment.

Her journey began with her own health battles: bloating, brain fog, and the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause. Instead of surrendering to frustration, Michelle used those experiences to create solutions for women like her. When her mother, once full of life and mobility, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, it became the spark that ignited her purpose: to teach others how to live well before illness demands it.

With over 20 years of experience as a bodybuilding athlete and nearly two decades as an ACSM-certified personal trainer, Michelle blends science and soul in everything she does. Her programs, from the FxWB Liver Detox Cleanse to the 90-Day Catalyst Program, are not just about fitness.

They’re about transformation from the inside out. “Well-being isn’t one-size-

fits-all,” she says. “It’s about creating a life that aligns with your values, your body, and your faith.”

The impact of her work speaks for itself. One client who joined the Liver Detox Cleanse described sleeping better, thinking clearer, and finally feeling like herself again after years of discomfort.

Stories like these remind Michelle why she shows up every day: to help women rediscover their energy, confidence, and joy.

But Michelle’s reach extends far beyond her coaching programs. Through community workshops, church partnerships, and her FxWB New Beginnings Podcast, she makes holistic health accessible for everyone. Her annual FxWB Summit brings women together to learn, share, and heal, proving that wellness is not just personal; it’s collective.

For Michelle, the legacy she’s building is about more than wellness. It’s about empowerment, faith, and leaving a ripple of hope that reaches generations.

She believes that with the right tools and a supportive community, every woman can transform from overwhelmed to unstoppable.

Learn more or connect with Michelle Bailey on LinkedIn: Michellebfunctionalwellbeingllc, email: michelleb@ fxwellbeingllc.com or Instagram & YouTube: @functionalwellbeingllc.

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ia Elizabeth built SiVad Vision to help leaders stop serving from depletion. Then life asked her to practice what she'd been teaching.

As a faith-rooted leader, writer, and trauma-informed practitioner, Mia has spent her life helping others become whole, resilient, and empowered. Her journey, shaped by the rhythm of a military family and years spent moving across continents, taught her adaptability, compassion, and the ability to build connection in every room she enters.

But her story isn't just about movement. It's about what happens when life demands you stop.

After years in Human Resources and ministry, Mia recognized a pattern: leaders were serving from depletion, not overflow. The 2020 pandemic revealed how deeply communities were hurting and how urgently they needed trauma-informed, faith-anchored leadership.

That clarity gave birth to SiVad Vision, a coaching and consulting practice that bridges psychology, spirituality, and leadership development.

Then, in 2023, everything shifted.

Mia returned to Texas to regroup after a major life change. She hadn't planned to stay long. Then her sister was diagnosed with cancer. The prognosis was poor. For months, Mia and her family were at the hospital 80% of the time, holding space the way she had taught others to hold space for theirs. She wrestled with her faith, believing in a God who heals while accepting that healing doesn't always come the way we ask for it.

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On August 10, her sister passed away. Mia was by her side. Before she died, her sister gave her one instruction: keep building.

So Mia is moving forward, not rushing, not performing recovery, but honoring the pace that healing actually requires. She recently became a licensed chaplain. Her book is in editing. SiVad Vision continues to serve churches and organizations ready for trauma-informed leadership.

The impact is tangible. One client shared that for the first time in years, she felt seen. Not as her role, her trauma, or her responsibilities, but as a whole human being. Another woman came to Mia overwhelmed and unsure after a difficult season of transition. Through their work together, she reconnected with her identity, set healthy boundaries, and began leading from clarity instead of survival.

Mia teaches what she's had to live: that rest is not a luxury, boundaries are not selfish, and you cannot pour from an empty cup. The months she spent at her sister's bedside weren't a gap in her work. They were the work.

Mia leads from the wound, not because she is defined by it, but because she has done the work to transform it. And now, she helps others do the same.

To experience faith-based, trauma-informed leadership in action, visit sivadvision.com or reach Mia at sivadvision2020@gmail.com. SiVad Vision can help you lead, heal, and thrive with purpose.

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LEADING FROM THE WOUND

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The article below is written by Michelle Bailey, MS, founder of Functional Well-being LLC and an ACSM-certified personal trainer with over 20 years of experience. A former elite athlete who navigated her own health challenges, she now helps women reclaim their vitality through nutrition, movement, and mindset. Learn more at https://fxwell-beingllc.com/aboutus.

FROM RACING THOUGHTS TO RESTFUL NIGHTS A Holistic Guide for Busy Women It’s 11 PM, and your mind won’t stop racing: Did I turn off the stove?

I need to finish that spreadsheet before my 9:00 meeting. Don’t forget the dentist appointment. I’m exhausted! I have this gut feeling I left the stove on! Let me go check! Why can’t I sleep?

Sound familiar?

Many women in their late 30s to 50s find themselves caught in this cycle of restless nights and mental overload. The demands of work, family, and life often spill into bedtime, making it hard to unwind. But there’s hope. Research shows that anxiety and depression can be gently reset through mindful activities, nutrition, and intentional mindset shifts.

MINDFULNESS If you're worrying about missing details in your spreadsheet, pause and

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take a deep breath, and hold for 4 seconds, release for 6 seconds.

Mindful breathing has been shown to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, as noted by Michelle Reynolds of LifeCatalyst.

“Mindful practices, such as meditation, deep breathing, and mindful eating, encourage present-moment awareness. This awareness allows individuals to observe and detach from negative thoughts and emotions, fostering a non-judgmental and accepting attitude.”

So, I encourage you to take another deep breath in ... and breathe out.

Relax tonight; you can finish your spreadsheet after a restful sleep.

“Mindful practices, such as meditation, deep breathing, and mindful eating, encourage present-moment awareness. This awareness allows individuals to observe and detach from negative thoughts and emotions, fostering a non-judgmental and accepting attitude.”

- Michelle Reynolds, LifeCatalyst

NUTRITION “I have this gut feeling I left the stove on!” That anxious sensation is real. Your gut, often called your “second brain,” is sensitive to your thoughts due to the brain-gut axis, connected by the vagus nerve. What you eat fuels your brain, and poor gut health can affect sleep, mood, and habits.

Diets rich in omega-3s, magnesium, and probiotics, as found in leafy greens, fatty fish, legumes, and fermented foods, help support both cognitive function and emotional well-being.

Being appreciative of daily accomplishments and acknowledging the effort put into your work can provide a sense of relief and satisfaction, knowing that tasks were completed in due time.

SLEEP STRATEGIES To ease into rest here are some strategies you can implement today: •

Gratitude, self-compassion, and boundary-setting can help reframe stress. These techniques may also shift your mindset to allow for a more restful night.

Create a sleep sanctuary with dim lights and calming scents

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Establish a bedtime ritual, read, stretch, or take a warm bath

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Practice mindful breathing to release tension

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Keep a bedside notepad to offload lingering thoughts

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Limit screens an hour before bed

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Reflect on what went well today

MINDSET There is a bible verse that says: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7.

NUTRITION

This practice can prepare you mentally for better sleep by reducing worry and promoting relaxation for the mind, body, and soul.

MINDFULNESS

SLEEP

Healing doesn’t require drastic change. These gentle, consistent practices help reset your nervous system and restore emotional balance. With time, you’ll find yourself drifting into peaceful sleep,ready to meet the day with clarity and calm.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

- Philippians 4:6-7.

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omen are crushing it: engineers, lawyers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and the aunties, sisters, daughters, and mothers shaping humanity.

Yet many of us still carry daily oppression: underpaid, overworked, disrespected amid job losses and constant stress. If we’re to keep rising, we must also heal. Not only our bodies or minds, but our social, emotional, relational, and spiritual selves. Healing isn’t a detour from greatness; it’s part of it. You don’t have to have it all together. You only have to be willing to be real, open, and loved.

Healing is not denial or pretending. It’s the strength to say, This is where I am, and this is where I’m going. It’s peeling back layers, honoring every version of you, beginning in the spirit, touching the emotions, and transforming the body.

It reconnects you to yourself, your community, and the Divine. Healing isn’t cute or quick; it’s messy, personal, and powerful. I’ve walked it with shaky legs and a tired spirit and I know it’s possible. The image you built to survive, the strong one, the funny one, can fall away so the worthy, whole you can be seen.

No one warns you how hard healing can be: fear, denial, loneliness. But what we don’t heal, we hand down. Choose healing so you can be truly free, no shame, no guilt, no regrets, able to love yourself and others without losing yourself. On

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the other side, peace replaces panic and clarity replaces confusion. Joy replaces judgment as you celebrate progress over perfection. Freedom replaces hiding; masks drop. Healed, you become a quiet light: your presence calms, your words carry truth. You don’t forget what broke you. It just no longer owns you.

Begin small. Notice the thoughts, beliefs, and habits keeping you stuck.

Ask: What do I believe about myself?

Where did it come from? What part of me needs love today? What am I ready to release? Don’t fix everything at once.

Choose one area or incident. Gather the right community: therapists, doctors, friends, coaches, churches, support groups, family. Choose carefully. Love yourself first, the real you. Practice mental rest: stop striving, be still, let your soul exhale. Say aloud, "I deserve to be healed, three times a day."

You are not too far gone, too broken, or too late. You deserve healing, rest, peace, and wholeness, and it begins with one small, brave choice. If something here stirred your heart, don’t ignore it. Pre-order Choice and Change: Do You Really Want to Heal, explore one-on-one coaching, the Self-Care Course, healing retreats, and the FIT Mastermind, spaces for women ready to lead from wholeness. Connect at lavreen.org or justwords@lavreen.org.

LaVreen Hall is the owner of Just Words, and the founder of FIT. She is an author, speaker, and healing advocate whose passion is to help others begin their own journey to wholeness. She believes healing is holy work, rest is sacred, and everyone deserves a chance to live free, joyfully, and deeply loved. She is on a mission to transform the world by transforming individuals one word at a time. Learn more about her "Be One of the Thousand” 2026 campaign.

WELLNESS ISN'T ABOUT FIXING WHAT'S BROKEN. IT'S ABOUT ALIGNING YOUR BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT SO THEY MOVE TOGETHER. WHEN YOU STOP FIGHTING YOURSELF, YOU FINALLY HAVE THE ENERGY TO BUILD THE LIFE YOU ACTUALLY WANT. THAT'S WHEN "THE WHOLE YOU BECOMES THE WELL YOU" — MICHELLE BAILEY

"STYLE WAS NEVER THE POINT. IDENTITY IS THE WORK." WHEN YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU WEAR BECOMES AN EXTENSION OF THAT TRUTH. I HELP WOMEN STOP DRESSING FOR APPROVAL AND START DRESSING FROM ALIGNMENT. THE MIRROR SHOULD REFLECT WHAT YOU'VE ALREADY DECIDED ABOUT YOURSELF. — MARTI JUSTICE

HEALING IS...

Telling the truth Allowing rest Reclaiming power Choosing softness Slowing down without quitting

"YOU CANNOT POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP." HEALING IS POSSIBLE, BUT IT REQUIRES TRUTH, COURAGE, AND THE WILLINGNESS TO SEE YOURSELF AS WORTHY OF RESTORATION. IT IS NOT LINEAR. IT IS A JOURNEY OF FAITH, REST, AND RESILIENCE. GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO LEAD FROM OVERFLOW, NOT DEPLETION. — MIA ELIZABETH

"HEALING IS NOT A DESTINATION. IT'S A PROCESS." YOU CAN BE HEALED AND STILL BE HEALING. YOU CAN BE WHOLE AND STILL HAVE WORK TO DO. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU STOP WAITING FOR PERMISSION AND START SPEAKING LIFE INTO THE VERSION OF YOURSELF YOU'RE BECOMING. — LAVREEN HALL

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WHEN HEALED WOMEN LEAD, SYSTEMS SHIFT After the healing comes the turning.

Not loud.

Not dramatic.

Just a quiet, steady shift in how she sees herself.

Before the titles, teams, and platforms, there was a moment when each woman in these pages realized she was no longer leading from survival. She was leading from truth. From conviction. From clarity. From an identity that had been rebuilt, not borrowed.

This section lives in that part of the story.

The part where healed women step into rooms differently.

The part where their voice grows steadier, their decisions grow bolder, and their presence becomes its own kind of strategy.

The part where leadership stops being a role and becomes a responsibility.

The women in these pages are builders. Innovators. Educators.

Designers. Community shifters.

They lead teams, ideas, movements, and moments.

They lift as they climb.

They shift culture simply by standing fully in their assignment.

Leadership is not about perfection.

It is about alignment.

It is about knowing who you are, what you carry, and why the room feels different when you walk in.

As you read, let their stories remind you that leadership does not require a stage. It begins in private long before it shows up in public. It begins when a woman decides she is ready to stop shrinking and start shaping the world around her.

Because when a healed woman leads, everything shifts.

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AUDACITY BUILT THIS EMPIRE

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ndrea Dodson has never been one to play small.

“For the record, I am not ‘bossy’. I was just meant to be a boss.”

From the time she was a young girl labeled as “bossy,” she knew she was wired to lead. That fire, combined with an unstoppable drive and a passion for people, became the foundation of what is now Dodson Automotive Group and Redwood Automotive, a thriving multimillion-dollar dealership built from scratch with her husband, Jake.

The story began with a bold leap. Instead of using the money they had saved for their wedding, Andrea and Jake invested it into their first lot. Just six cars in inventory, no safety net, only vision, grit, and a belief that the auto industry could be better. Transparency, customer-first experiences, and a willingness to challenge outdated tactics set them apart. That leap of faith turned into a dealership serving customers across the United States and even internationally.

Today, Andrea also operates a profitable full-service center within her dealership, offering maintenance, repairs, and exceptional service that rivals larger franchise operations. It is a cornerstone of her business model and a key part of her long-term growth strategy as she continues expanding her brand.

But Andrea’s success is not measured just in sales or service tickets. It is in the way she integrates her personal life and business even when balance feels elusive. “When I let go of the pressure to create a perfect balance and accepted that my life and schedule might look different from most families, everything became easier,” she reflects.

Her showroom has doubled as a nursery, her sons have

learned responsibility alongside her, and her marriage to Jake remains one of her proudest accomplishments.

Andrea also knows struggle. From the challenges of motherhood to the weight of leadership, she has faced moments of doubt head-on. Instead of retreating, she has embraced the lesson that asking for help is not weakness.

It is wisdom. Through every season, her energy and fierce loyalty to her family and community have only deepened.

Her impact stretches far beyond business. Together with her husband, Andrea recently established the Dodson Automotive Group Endowment, ensuring support for children and families in Madison County for generations to come. From sponsoring high school fields to donating cars to foster youth aging out of care, she is living proof that business can be both profitable and profoundly purpose-driven.

Her advice for women chasing big dreams? “Many people stop just short of the goal, never knowing what their true potential may have been. Stick out the tough times to see it through. Throw yourself at your goals. You only have one life. Make it as great and full as you are capable of.”

Andrea’s story is a reminder that leadership is not about fitting into a mold. It is about breaking it. She continues to expand her dealership group with the same audacity that started it all, proving that betting on yourself can change everything.

If you want to connect with Andrea or support her work, visit redwoodautomotiveofanderson.com, follow @redwoodautomotive on Instagram and on Facebook.

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llowing seniors to feel like they have a choice in what happens to them is so important, says Rebecca Johnson softly, but the conviction lands like a promise.

Before Golden Heart Senior Care, there was regret.

At 26, Rebecca and her husband began caring for her mother-in-law, who they later learned had early-onset dementia. They did not know where to turn. They did not know what resources existed. They made choices for her, doing the best they could with what they knew.

Some of those choices broke relationships.

Rebecca did not come from healthcare. She came from education. Teacher. Instructional coach. Assistant principal. Principal. When her husband suggested she run a senior care franchise, she resisted. “I am not a businesswoman,” she told him. He saw something she did not see in herself. Turns out he knew better.

In 2021, she launched Golden Heart Senior Care, a non-medical home care agency now serving Central Indiana and Northwest Ohio. She built it on a simple belief: seniors are not projects. They are people who have earned the right to choose.

Golden Heart meets clients where they are and enhances independence with practical care that preserves confidence. Showers that feel safe. Meals that nourish. Rides to appointments and symphonies. Support that keeps people home longer and out of the hospital. That conviction shapes everything.

The difference shows in the details. No contracts. Flexible scheduling. Choice at every turn. If a client gets better and no longer needs care, Rebecca celebrates.

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If they need more, she adjusts. “Situations change on a dime,” she says. “We have to be willing to change with them.”

The outcomes are human and unforgettable. A former coworker’s husband came home from a facility and spent his final days laughing with grandsons in the living room. Another client returned from the hospital to his own bed, music playing and a beloved cat curled on his chest. He passed peacefully at home. Those moments are not small. They are everything.

A few years ago, Rebecca became seriously ill. Her business nearly came to a halt. It taught her what she now teaches her team: you cannot build from empty. Today, 37 caregivers work alongside her. Many have gone on to become nurses and administrators because Golden Heart poured into them first. Lives changed in the home. Lives changed on the team. A community strengthened by care.

Leadership for Rebecca is also public service. Each year she helps host Cheers to Your Health to support the Alzheimer’s Association and normalize honest conversations about aging, dementia, and family support.

Advocacy and caregiving sit side by side in her mission because families deserve both resources and relief.

Golden Heart steps in so families can stay families.So daughters can be daughters again. So spouses can return to being partners instead of full-time caregivers.

That is the mission. That is Rebecca.

To connect with Rebecca Johnson and Golden Heart Senior Care, visit goldenheartindy.com or reach her at rebecca@goldenheartindy.com.

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BOSS LADY: Kelli Marshall PHOTO: Victoria Odekomaya @limstudios

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THE QUIET POWER OF LEADERSHIP

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eadership can be lonely, but it does not have to be. For Kelli Marshall, that truth sits at the heart of her work.

data. Today, she coaches leaders to do the same, equipping them to lead authentically and courageously.

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Kelli always understood leadership to be more than a title. It was a responsibility. As a true Hoosier shaped by small traditions and big dreams, she grew up witnessing what community looks like in action.

From the sounds of Hinkle Fieldhouse to the quiet influence of her grandmother’s home, she learned early that change starts close to home. Now the CEO of Vine Elements LLC, she uses over twenty years of experience to help education leaders turn bold visions into sustainable results.

As a woman navigating executive roles, she has faced the challenge of proving her worth in spaces not designed for her. Yet each barrier became a catalyst. She learned to negotiate boldly, advocate for her value, and stand in rooms with deliberate confidence. Because when leaders understand their value, they make decisions that change outcomes for entire communities.

Kelli launched Vine Elements in 2025 after recognizing a pattern: passionate leaders committed to impact often lacked the coaching, structure, and strategy to make their vision stick. Her turning point came during a moment of quiet reflection when she realized that leaders she had been informally coaching were growing stronger, making better decisions, and transforming their organizations. That clarity gave her the courage to step fully into her purpose.

Her work is grounded in lived wisdom. Early in her career, imposter syndrome and fear of being “too direct” silenced her insight. With time, she learned that resilience comes not from suppressing her truth, but from speaking it with grace, clarity, and

Through Vine Elements, Kelli works alongside schools, nonprofits, and system-level teams, providing executive coaching, strategic planning, and team development. Her mission is simple and powerful: strengthen leaders so they can strengthen systems, which in turn change lives for students nationwide.

Her impact is clear. One former leader she once had to release from a role reached back years later, not with bitterness, but with gratitude, affirming that Kelli’s honesty and fairness were the catalyst for their growth. That is leadership in its truest form.

To learn more or connect with Kelli Marshall, visit www.vineelementsllc.com and book a consultation.

If you’re an education leader ready to step into your next level of influence, Kelli is the coach who will help you get there with clarity, courage, and impact.

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orn and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Costeena Weathersby-Gray grew up in a traditional two-parent home filled with love, discipline, and faith. Her father, a blue-collar mechanic turned pastor, and her mother, a public school teacher, modeled compassion and service to others. She often jokes that she is “Pres Bapterian,” having spent her childhood attending both her father’s Baptist church and a local Presbyterian congregation. As part of the St. Louis desegregation program, she was bused 45 minutes each day to a suburban school district. The experience shaped her confidence, broadened her worldview, and planted the dream of becoming “the next Oprah Winfrey.”

At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, she pursued that dream by majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications and working at the college radio station. When her news director told her she was not “cut out for radio,” she was heartbroken, but destiny had other plans. Months later, a call from St. Louis’ KXOK 97.1 FM changed everything. After hearing her college broadcasts, they offered her a job reporting news, traffic, and weather. Within months, she was promoted to co-anchor. From there, she built a vibrant career in broadcasting, eventually serving as Community Relations Director and hosting her own weekend community affairs and Gospel show.

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When the station closed, her next opportunity came through a familiar face: a representative from the Girl Scouts she had often interviewed on air. The conversation led to two decades of leadership roles with Girl Scouts councils in St. Louis and Fort Wayne, empowering young girls and women to lead with confidence. But in 2019, after 20 years of service, she was laid off. The experience shook her world. She lost her home, car, and stability. For the first time, she was unemployed and unhoused. “I had little money, but I had the most peace I have ever had,” she says. During that season, she rediscovered joy through podcasting and radio, staying anchored in faith and learning to trust God through uncertainty.

That journey prepared her for her current calling as the Executive Director of Trusted Mentors, a 20 year nonprofit in Indianapolis that pairs volunteer mentors with at-risk adults rebuilding their lives after homelessness, incarceration, or foster care. Initially assuming it was a youth-based program, she soon realized its deeper purpose. Adult mentorship that restores dignity and connection. Drawing from her own life and faith, she stepped into leadership with courage and clarity.

“God showed me that I am fully equipped,” she says.

“Everything I have been through prepared me for this.”

Under her leadership, Trusted Mentors has expanded its reach, launched the Mentorship Matters podcast sharing real stories of transformation, and developed new partnerships to strengthen community ties. In 2026, the organization will introduce group mentorship, partnering with churches and community organizations to serve more people through collective guidance and support.

Beyond her professional role, she continues to live out her purpose. Caring for an orphaned autistic adult as though he were her own son, mentoring others, and teaching about resilience and faith. A survivor of domestic violence, Costeena previously led initiatives that empowered women to rebuild their confidence and independence. Today, she continues to share her story through speaking engagements, inspiring others to embrace healing, faith, and renewed strength.

Her message to women is simple yet profound. “Never stop learning, guard your peace, and trust your Higher Power. Every setback is preparation for a greater assignment.”

To learn more or become a mentor, visit www.TrustedMentors.org or call (317) 985-5041.

To support their mission, donations can be made online or mailed to: Trusted Mentors, 6767 East Washington Street #11, Indianapolis, IN 46219.

Together, we can build hope and change lives, one mentorship at a time.

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ever shrink yourself for people to swallow.” Kareema Lawal lives by that truth. It is the quiet fire behind Lux By Reema, the design studio she officially launched in January 2023 after years of elevating rooms and experiences for the people she loves. Her spark began at home. Planning her mother’s fiftieth birthday with her siblings, watching joy bloom in the details, she felt purpose settle in. That same season she supported corporate events behind the scenes and realized space, story, and feeling could be designed on purpose.

Faith is Kareema’s compass. She prays before every decision and creates from conviction, not convenience. That is why her clients are people who value intention.

They want more than pretty. They want meaning that shows up in texture and light, in the way a room guides conversation, in the way a table setting can honor memory. With a B.S. in global business management and marketing, she blends creative instinct with strategic clarity so every choice has a why.

The early road was not simple. Growth and visibility take time, and the right audience must be taught what thoughtful design is worth. Kareema leaned into education. She clarified her process, set standards, and aligned with partners who share her values. The result was resonance. Clients began to see the difference, and respected peers affirmed it. That recognition became fuel to keep building a brand on purpose and not pressure.

Her work is intimate by design. Kareema prefers small gatherings in her personal life, yet she can go big and go loud when the client’s story calls for it. What never changes is heart. She designs to enhance moments people will remember forever.

She believes beauty should serve belonging and that every project should reflect the client’s story, not a trend. Integrity is the legacy she is building for her children, who inspire her daily and join her in living room dance rehearsals that become family folklore.

Service extends beyond the studio. Each month Kareema supplies food to families in need because design and dignity go together. She wants her children to see that excellence and generosity are not separate paths. They are one way of moving through the world with purpose.

Her advice for women who are rising is simple and brave. Do not dim to blend in.

Embrace the difference. Stand firmly in the place that aligns with your values even if you stand alone for a season. Progress that honors purpose will outlast anything that comes quickly and fades.

If you are ready for a design that tells your story with intention, connect with Kareema Lawal, Owner and Creative Designer of Lux By Reema. Invite her to create something unforgettable for your next moment. Email: luxbyreema@gmail.com or call (773) 432-5317, Instagram: @luxbyreemaevents www.luxbyreemaevents. com to learn more, collaborate, or support her work.

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rue leadership does not come from fitting in. It comes from showing up as your authentic self.”

– Becca Goldsberry

energy and amplify your leadership,” Becca often reminds her clients. Through her coaching, she teaches three truths:

For years, Becca Goldsberry believed success meant checking all the boxes, fitting the mold, meeting expectations, and striving for perfection. But the harder she tried to conform, the more disconnected she felt. The turning point came when she embraced what she now calls Gritty Grace: the courage to lead with resilience while staying grounded in authenticity and compassion.

Boundaries build respect. Saying no to what drains you makes room for what matters.

Women in leadership often carry a double burden. We are told to be strong but not intimidating, compassionate but not “too soft,” visible but never “too much.” The constant push and pull can leave us shrinking to fit roles we were never designed for. Becca knows that tension well, and she has built her life’s work on helping women break free from it.

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As a sales and leadership coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Gritty Grace, Becca equips women to lead with power and presence without losing themselves. She has coached executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who once thought they had to imitate outdated leadership styles.

The breakthrough came when they leaned into their natural strengths: empathy, collaboration, and authenticity. Engagement soared. Confidence returned.

Teams began to thrive.

“Boundaries are not walls. They are guardrails that protect your

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Authenticity creates connection. Genuine conversations inspire more trust than polished scripts ever will.

Your uniqueness is your power.

The very trait you once saw as disqualifying may be the thing that sets you apart.

Living with Gritty Grace means leading boldly, even when it is uncomfortable. It means refusing to apologize for your presence, your voice, or your vision. It is about using your scars, setbacks, and lessons as fuel to light the path for others. As Becca puts it, “The world does not need a watereddown version of women leaders. It needs us in all our gritty, graceful, bold imperfection.”

Today, Becca continues to inspire as Boss Lady of Indy 2022, guiding professionals and organizations to grow with authenticity and purpose. Her mission is clear: to help women rise not by copying old models, but by rewriting what leadership looks like in this new era.

Ready to lead with Gritty Grace?

Learn more about Becca Goldsberry’s coaching and speaking at www.beccagoldsberryswc.com, connect with her on LinkedIn, or bring her message to your next event.

Many people stop just short of the goal, never knowing what their true potential may have been. Stick out the tough times to see it through.

Throw yourself at your goals.

You only have one life. Make it as great and full as you are capable of. — Andrea Dodson

"Leadership can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be." Speak your truth with grace, clarity, and data.

Negotiate boldly. Advocate for your value. Stand in rooms with deliberate confidence. When you understand your worth, you make decisions that change outcomes for entire communities. — Kelli Marshall

DO NOT DIM TO BLEND IN. EMBRACE THE DIFFERENCE. STAND FIRMLY IN THE PLACE THAT ALIGNS WITH YOUR VALUES EVEN IF YOU STAND ALONE FOR A SEASON. PROGRESS THAT HONORS PURPOSE WILL OUTLAST ANYTHING THAT COMES QUICKLY AND FADES. — KAREEMA LAWAL Caregiving can quietly consume the relationships it's meant to protect. When we step in to carry everything, we sometimes lose the connection we were trying to preserve. Asking for help is not abandonment. It is how we return to being family.

"So daughters can be daughters again." — Rebecca Johnson

"Never stop learning, guard your peace, and trust your Higher Power." Every setback is preparation for a greater assignment. Everything you have been through is equipping you for what comes next. — Costeena WeathersbyGray

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give Build & Connect WHERE PURPOSE MEETS INFRASTRUCTURE

Inspiration without infrastructure is just a feeling.

The voices in this section understand that legacy requires more than passion. It requires capital, connection, and the courage to build something that serves beyond yourself.

Here, you will find practical wisdom on funding your next move. You will discover organizations creating real impact in our communities, mentoring adults rebuilding their lives, equipping educators to transform classrooms, and opening doors for women in business. You will meet women who write checks and women who teach others how to earn them.

This is where philanthropy meets strategy.

Where generosity meets growth. Where community becomes the foundation for everything that lasts.

Healing prepared you. Leadership positioned you. Now it is time to build.

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THE GIRL WHO LOVED STORIES BECAME THE WOMAN WHO BUILDS COMMUNITIES THROUGH PHILANTHROPY

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was a girl on Chicago’s South Side who loved to write, filling notebooks with stories about everyone I knew, family, neighbors, store owners, church members, friends, and fantasies.

My world was a living community of connection, belonging, and care. Storytelling was more than a pastime; it was how I captured the rhythm of our lives and made sure each voice mattered. You will frequently hear me say I move to the beat of my own rhythm. It’s the only drum I trust.

Even as my neighborhood began to change, I kept my love of storytelling alive in high school, working on the newspaper staff and the journal committee. I remember feeling a strong desire to connect students to issues and teachers, to give voice to conversations that weren’t always being had out loud.

But then one day, it was gone. Families moved, stores closed, and the neighborhood fabric continued to unravel. The safety net that once held us together was weakened by disinvestment, systemic injustice, and neglect.

That loss shaped me. It gave my words urgency and pushed me to carry forward the stories of people and communities too often unseen and unheard.

My professional journey began after college in the national association industry and later with community-based and grassroots

organizations. One thing quickly became clear: nearly everyone struggled with sustaining nonprofits financially. I discovered my “happy place” in understanding human behavior and connecting people to what they need and value most. As a mission-driven professional, my path has always been rooted in connection, courage, and consistency. That journey ultimately led me to fundraising, not just as a profession, but as a calling. I realized that fundraising is storytelling at its highest form, helping others see themselves in a mission and then moving them to act. My work is not simply about raising money; it is about weaving connection back into the fabric of community.

At its essence, fundraising functions as a form of advocacy. It is essential to ensure representation for various stakeholders, whether system providers offering complimentary trials and significant discounts to small nonprofits or funders recognizing that nonprofits require support beyond financial contributions. Frequently, organizations undertaking vital work face barriers to accessing tools that could dramatically enhance their effectiveness, or struggle to retain the expertise necessary to implement community programs successfully.

I love what I do because I walk alongside passionate professionals who care about board engagement and financial sustainability, and together we advocate for fair access, strong governance, and the

resources that leaders need to succeed. My work is deeply rooted in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access (IDEA) and anti-racism, advocating for nonprofit leaders and institutions to confront bias, dismantle barriers, and build systems where every voice and every community have the resources to thrive.

As for my day, it is filled with conversations and meetings with passionate leaders, funders, and fellow fundraisers. I am thankful that I have the privilege to connect with colleagues from around the globe who share insights, challenges, and victories. For me, fundraising is a life’s work. Advocacy is its foundation, and community will always be its heart.

We have much work to do, and philanthropy is the bridge that will help us get there.

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About the Author: Rochelle M. Jerry, CFRM, is the CEO and Co Founder of Jerry Consulting Group, LLC, where she helps mission driven organizations strengthen governance, sustainability, and community impact. She also serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at The Fund Raising School and is a Global Board Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Learn more at consultjerry.com.

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FUEL YOUR DREAM: HOW WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS CAN FUND THEIR NEXT BIG MOVE

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eady to grow your business and make some serious moves? Whether you’re dreaming of hiring elite team members, upgrading your equipment, or stepping into that fabulous new office space with great lighting and better vibes, one thing is clear. Growth takes funding. Finding the right kind of funding can be just as important as the dream itself. Grants and loans are two of the most common ways to get there.

Think of grants as golden tickets that don’t need to be repaid, while loans are flexible tools you can shape to your business needs, as long as you’re ready for repayment.

Let’s talk about grants first. They’re kind of the unicorns of business financing, rare, magical, and worth chasing. Grants are available through both public agencies and private organizations, many of which are designed specifically to support women entrepreneurs. If your business aligns with a grantor’s mission, whether that’s sustainable food systems, community empowerment, or tech innovation, you could be a strong candidate. But don’t expect the money to come easy. You’ll need to do your homework, prepare a strong application, and be patient. Resources like

Grants.gov and the SBA website can help you search based on your industry, goals, or business size.

Loans, on the other hand, are typically easier to access and come with fewer restrictions on how you use the funds. Traditional banks, online lenders, and microlenders all offer a range of loan options. Online lenders move fast, though they may charge higher interest rates or require collateral. When it comes to eligibility, lenders focus on your financial history, credit score, and how solid your business operations look. The best part about loans is the freedom they offer. You can use them to cover payroll, launch a product, fix your storefront, or even invest in growth opportunities you didn’t plan for. Working with a bank that understands small businesses can also give you insider guidance, saving time and stress.

There are many types of loans that can work for your business, depending on your goals. A term loan gives you a lump sum upfront, perfect for fast-paced projects or expansions. SBA loans offer attractive rates and high borrowing limits, although the process takes longer. Equipment financing helps you buy the gear you need, with the equipment itself acting as collateral. And commercial mortgages let you purchase or renovate property, which is ideal if you’re ready to invest in a storefront, warehouse, or office. The best way to choose? Talk to a financial partner who can help you weigh your options and match you with what makes sense for your timeline and growth plan.

Bottom line, you don’t have to guess your way through funding. Whether you apply for a grant, go after a loan, or both, you deserve options that match your ambition. At Citizens State Bank, we specialize in helping women entrepreneurs like you turn bold ideas into thriving businesses. We’re here to support your next move, answer your questions, and connect you with the funding solutions that fit. Schedule a conversation today and let’s make your business goals happen. Visit mycsbin.com to schedule a conversation.

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The views, information, or opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Citizens State Bank and its affiliates. This is for informational purposes and is no way intended to provide legal advice.

Citizens State Bank is a Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

CITIZENS WOMEN’S CONNECTION: EMPOWERING LOCAL LEADERS

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or more than three years, Citizens State Bank has proudly hosted Citizens Women’s Connection (CWC) at our Carmel location. What began as an outreach to local female business owners and leaders has grown into a thriving community of professionals who gather monthly to network, share ideas, and learn from one another.

Each month, CWC features a guest speaker who brings fresh insights on leadership, business growth, and personal development. These sessions provide practical tools and inspiration, while also fostering meaningful connections among women entrepreneurs and executives.

In addition to professional development, CWC emphasizes community impact. Our November and December meetings highlight local nonprofits, raising awareness and encouraging members to support causes that strengthen our community. By combining education, networking, and philanthropy, CWC reflects Citizens State Bank’s commitment to empowering women and building stronger local economies.

We believe that when women business owners thrive, the entire community benefits. Through initiatives like CWC, Citizens State Bank continues to invest in women leaders, offering not only financial services but also opportunities to connect, grow, and give back.

Contact Information For more details, reach out to Melissa Volz‑Smith at mvolzsmith@mycsbin.com or visit our website to see all meeting locations and upcoming events: https://www.mycsbin.com/citizens-womens-connection-cwc Citizens State Bank - Member FDIC

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Dear Friends of Grace Horizon, As we come to the close of a year marked by chaos and uncertainty, I find myself deeply grateful—not because the calendar will magically reset on January 1, but because this season gives us a rare and needed moment to pause, reflect, and ask: “Are we moving in the direction we want to go?”

For Grace Horizon, the answer is a resounding yes. Our direction continues to be, steadily toward hope.

Over the last four years of serving in leadership here, I have witnessed extraordinary transformation: We have grown from less than one full-time position to seven full-time and one part-time staff.

We have expanded from supporting 25 women and children to being in dynamic, healing relationships with 117 individuals and their families.

We have increased housing outcomes from 9 individuals placed in safe, stable homes to 37 last year, and 24 more this year.

And this fall, when the government shutdown delayed critical grant funding, we managed to float $100,000 of essential costs—a testament to the resilience of this community, even as we continue to wait for reimbursement.

But the numbers tell only part of the story.

I’ve seen us move from crisis management to deep, trauma-informed healing. From coffee conversations in emergencies to comprehensive coaching, social work, therapy, and housing support. I’ve watched people once labeled “difficult” take courageous steps toward forgiveness, stability, and growth. I’ve witnessed the shift from the isolating loneliness of trauma to the quiet, grounded solitude of healing.

Oh, all that I have seen.

And through it all, I am convinced: we are moving in the right direction. Our board, staff, volunteers, and the survivors we walk alongside are pulling together toward a future where each person is supported in their whole identity—and where they, in time, help pull our entire community toward healing as well.

I wish I could share every small celebration with you—every brave step taken each day—but there would never be enough pages.

What I can tell you is this: none of this is possible without you. Your generosity, your consistency, your belief in this work—these are the threads that strengthen the safety net beneath our community. When things fall through the cracks, we catch one another.

As we look ahead to 2026, I am thrilled about the work already taking shape: A first-ever Human Trafficking Awareness Week in Madison County A second Grace Horizon location Two more iRise cohorts - a trauma-informed, four week, work-force development curriculum And new partnerships that extend our reach and impact, which we will share more about in 2026 Thank you for walking with us, for lifting this work, and for helping us carry on.

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EMPOWERING EDUCATORS, TRANSFORMING SCHOOLS The Story Behind Tools for Success

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t a time when classrooms are evolving faster than ever, Tools for Success is helping educators stay confident, supported, and equipped to meet today’s challenges. Founded by former teacher and administrator Cathy Tooley, the organization brings a practical, student-centered approach to K–12 professional development, rooted in the belief that empowered educators create empowered students. Cathy spent decades in classrooms and leadership roles, witnessing the pressures teachers face and the support they deserve. Her experiences led her to launch Tools for Success and to author two impactful books: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives, and Futures and her newly released A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal, both reflecting her commitment to hope, growth, and holistic well-being.

What sets Tools for Success apart is the expertise behind every program. Their team of consultants are all licensed principals and former teachers, bringing real-world insight into every training. Today, the organization partners with schools nationwide through its signature Pathway to Success Program, customized workshops, data-driven coaching, and new teacher support programs.

From building rigorous instruction and aligned curriculum to strengthening PLCs and classroom management training, Tools for Success helps create schools where educators thrive and students succeed.

With a mission grounded in experience, empathy, and proven strategy, Tools for Success isn’t just reshaping professional development. It’s helping rebuild the future of education, one empowered educator at a time.

See how Tools for Success is reshaping educator support and student success at www.toolsforsuccessindy.com

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CATHY TOOLEY CEO & FOUNDER, TOOLS FOR SUCCESS PODCAST HOST, TOOLS FOR SUCCESS PODCAST PHOTO BY Kelly Klemmensen

We believe female entrepreneurship creates incredible opportunities for economic growth.

At Citizens State Bank, we’re committed to empowering entrepreneurs. That’s why we created this guide—a trusted resource to help you start, grow, and scale your business with confidence. Download your copy today and take the next step toward success!

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THE ECOSYSTEM BEHIND THE STORIES

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Boss Ladies Magazine is one piece of a larger ecosystem designed to help leaders build visibility, authority, and legacy.

The magazine lives within a connected system of storytelling, strategy, and execution. From brand photography and video production to podcast conversations, strategy sessions, and editorial features, every service is designed to work together. Every story is supported by what comes before and after.

LiMStudios is more than a studio. It is the infrastructure behind the work. Home to Boss Ladies Magazine and The Own Your Brand Show, it brings strategy, production, platforms, and partnerships into one place.

So leaders can be seen, positioned, and remembered.

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I “WE’RE WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, BUT IT HONESTLY DOESN’T FEEL LIKE IT.” – GENX WOMEN ARE SICK OF THIS SHIT

f you grew up rewinding cassette tapes with a pencil and now find yourself googling perimenopause symptoms between parenting adult kids and coordinating your mom’s doctor appointments, this podcast is for you. GenX Women Are Sick of This Shit, hosted by Megan Bennett and Lesley Meier, is a hilarious, unfiltered, deeply relatable show created for women who lived through latchkey afternoons, MTV when it played music videos, and now the chaos of midlife.

Born from Megan’s viral Facebook group of the same name, the podcast blends nostalgia with real talk in long-form, ADHD-fueled conversations about everything from 70s–90s pop culture to what our bodies are suddenly doing without permission. Listener-submitted “Five Minutes of Fame” stories and “Dear GenX Women” letters add moments of honesty and hilarity that feel like a late-night kitchen table chat with your best friends from high school.

It’s funny. It’s raw. It’s the audio version of your group chat from 1989... just with more hot flashes and Wi-Fi. Listen & connect at www.genxwomenpod.com Subscribe, send in your story, or write a “Dear GenX Women” letter. Because it’s our turn to laugh, vent, and finally say what we’ve been thinking… out loud.

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YOUR TURN WHAT WILL YOU BUILD NEXT?

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ou have read the stories. You have witnessed the shifts. You have met women who chose depth over performance, purpose over pressure, and legacy over speed.

Now the focus turns to you.

What will you carry forward from these pages.

What conversation will you finally begin.

What move has been waiting for your courage.

What room will you stop shrinking inside.

This magazine was never meant to be consumed and forgotten. It was created to stay with you. To challenge what you accept. To remind you that legacy is not inherited. It is constructed. Thoughtfully. Intentionally. Over time.

The women in these pages did not wait for permission.

They listened. They acted. They built.

And none of them did it alone.

Every story you have read lives inside a larger ecosystem. One where visibility is intentional. Where authority is cultivated. Where content becomes a bridge between vision and growth. Where stories are not just told, but positioned to move people and open doors.

If you are standing at the edge of your next chapter, wondering how to tell your story more clearly, how to be seen more fully, or how to grow without losing yourself, know this. You do not have to figure it out alone.

LiMStudios exists to partner with leaders ready to build with substance. Whether you are building your brand, rebranding, establishing your authority, or growing your reach, we meet you where you are.

Brand. The photos, videos, and content that make people stop and pay attention.

Authority. The podcast, the thought leadership, the storytelling that builds trust before you ever get on a call.

Growth. The strategy and visibility that turns attention into clients.

Not louder. Not faster. But aligned.

The next chapter does not arrive on its own. It begins when you decide.

Scan the code to begin the conversation when you're ready.

We will be here when you do.

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THE BOSS LADIES EXPERIENCE Boss Ladies Magazine was created to do more than feature women. It was created to honor them.

Every woman featured in these pages is invited into an experience designed with intention.

Hair and makeup. Wardrobe styling. Music she loves. A glass of wine. Chocolate-covered strawberries. A moment to breathe, be seen, and step fully into who she is becoming.

This is not a photoshoot. It is a declaration.

We believe women leading and building meaningful businesses deserve to feel celebrated while they are still in the work. Not after the exit. Not after the milestone. Now. Because when a woman is seen clearly, everything shifts.

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NOMINATE A BOSS LADY Do you know a woman building something meaningful? A founder, executive, creative, or community leader whose story deserves to be documented.

Nominations are open for future issues of Boss Ladies Magazine.

Featured women are selected based on leadership, impact, and alignment with the standards of the magazine. Some features are reserved for current LiMStudios clients in long-term partnerships.

Others are invited through nomination and editorial review.

Selected nominees may be invited to be featured in the magazine, appear as a guest on The Own Your Brand Show, or explore a deeper visibility partnership.

Nomination is not a guarantee of publication. It is an invitation into consideration.

Nominate her. Or nominate yourself.

Scan the code to submit a nomination.

SPONSOR THE NEXT EDITION

Boss Ladies Magazine and The Own Your Brand Show offer aligned brands the opportunity to stand alongside women shaping culture, business, and community.

Sponsorship opportunities include print features, podcast integrations, and custom storytelling placements designed to build trust and long-term visibility.

Sponsorship is intentional. It is selective. It is relationship-driven.

If your organization believes in investing in women-led impact and wants to be part of the stories shaping what comes next, we invite you to start the conversation.

Email hello@thelimstudios.com to explore partnership opportunities.

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TESTIMONIALS I saw the space online, but in person, it's even more beautiful. A living room set, a dining area, an office, the podcast space, there's a setup for everything. The moment I walked in, I knew this wasn't just a studio. It was a space designed to make you feel like the expert you are. I just showed up and created. - Taylor M.

Everything finally made sense. This wasn't about marketing, it was about positioning and authority.

Victoria helped me launch a podcast that feels like a real conversation, not a performance. The quality elevated my voice. I'm ready to take my position as a thought leader. - Darcy H.

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My brain runs throughout the night, what do I narrow down on? How do I stay relevant? Victoria broke it down in a way that finally made sense. I walked away knowing exactly what's next.

- Marie W. We did so much, but not a lot of people knew. NAWBO Indy kept being the best-kept secret. We needed a way to tell our story, show our impact, and raise money for the foundation to support women business owners.

The Boss Ladies Magazine x NAWBO Indy collaboration helped us do exactly that. - NAWBO INDY

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Victoria has a signature process. It's so much more than just in front of the camera, it's what builds up to those moments that make it successful. She really gets to know her clients. This is a win-win all day. - Marti J. I'm not trying to be a jack at everything. I need content, but I'm not a content person. Victoria made it simple. Come in, create, and walk out with everything I need. Now I can focus on what I do best. - LaVreen H.

We are starting to get eyes on us that we did not have before, and our name is becoming more recognizable. We have had a handful of people reach out, and I am getting interaction from the clients we want. Victoria’s ideas are great, and I am pleased with the work she is doing.

- Lyndsey B.

Working with LiMStudios changed how I saw my business. The strategy sessions helped me articulate my value with confidence. I stopped explaining myself and started attracting the right opportunities.

- Karen M

I had an amazing experience with Victoria. I am not a big fan of having my pictures taken, and honestly was not super excited. The minute I walked into Victoria’s studio I felt invited, comfortable and at home. She was extremely professional, kind and just lovely.

The pictures she took, without being edited, are spectacular. I cannot wait to go back!

- Wendy N

Victoria is a talented photographer that strives to make her clients feel beautiful and empowered. It was a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone. She is worth every penny!

- Tiffany M.

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I want to stay in my wheelhouse. I don't want to know how to do marketing. I just want it done.

Victoria made it a good, productive session. I got a lot of good headshots and content, if you look at my websites, I've been using them all over the place. - Sherry B. Being featured gave my brand credibility I couldn’t manufacture. People referenced the article before I even introduced myself. - Amy T.

LiMStudios gives you the utmost experience.

Victoria is a fantastic photographer and has the warmest personality. She will make you feel like your best self. Highly recommend the Celebrity Experience Photoshoot. I felt completely pampered with professional hair and makeup, yummy treats and lovely directions for poses.

- Daniele M.

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STEP INSIDE

LIMSTUDIOS CREATIVE HUB Every story in this magazine was captured here.

Not just the moment content is created, but the thinking, refining, and positioning that happens before and after.

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