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CREATIVE. PASSIONATE. TALENTED. CARING. COMPETITIVE. BOLD.

hese are words often used to describe Anna Stewart Billings, this month’s cover girl for MyVegas Magazine. Among other things, Anna’s desire to empower women and children to be the best they can be is the reason she was chosen. Her desire to help and uplift others comes from a lifetime of learning – about people, about business, about hard knocks, but most importantly -- about herself.

TTTThese are words often used to describe Anna Stewart Billings, this month’s cover girl for MyVegas Magazine. Among other things, Anna’s desire to empower women and children to be best they can is the reason she was chosen. Her desire to help and uplift others comes from a lifetime of learning – about people, about business, about hard knocks, but most importantly -- about herself.

In spite of Anna’s rather humble beginnings, she always set her aspirations high. Many opportunities were placed in front of her throughout her life – each one building on the next. If someone told Anna she couldn’t do something, it only drove her resolve to do that thing and do it better than anyone else.

In spite of Anna’s rather humble beginnings, she always set her aspirations high. Many opportunities were placed in front of her throughout her life – each one building on the next. If someone told Anna she couldn’t do something, it only drove her resolve to do that thing and do it better than anyone else.

That desire to do it better than anyone else shows up in everything Anna does. Fiercely competitive, it’s a rare day you will find Anna quietly managing the Anne Fontaine boutique at Caesar’s Forum Shoppes, which is why her store consistently ranks as #1 in sales in the world for Anne Fontaine. A typical day for Anna has her on the phone placing orders for clients from hundreds of miles

That desire to do it better than anyone else shows up in everything Anna does. Fiercely competitive, it’s a rare day you will find Anna quietly managing the Anne Fontaine boutique at Caesar’s Forum Shoppes, which is why her store consistently ranks as #1 in sales in the world for Anne Fontaine. A typical day for Anna has her on the phone placing orders for clients from hundreds of miles away, changing out the fashions in the store’s front windows, ensuring her employees are calling clients regarding new items that have been released – and that’s just in the first two hours. Anna cares deeply about the success of her store and her employees and knows that she couldn’t be successful without them. away, changing out the fashions in the store’s front windows, ensuring her employees are calling clients regarding new items that have been released – and that’s just in the first two hours. Anna cares deeply about the success of her store and her employees and knows that she couldn’t be successful without them.

She also cares deeply about disadvantaged women and children in our Las Vegas community which is what led her to get involved in the many charities she works with. Giving back is something that is extremely important to Anne Fontaine, which is what inspired Anna to get involved. Anna’s work with charities mostly involves creating high-end fashion shows with Anne Fontaine’s beautiful clothing. A non-exhaustive list of charities includes: St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Best Buddies, Hope for Prisoners, America the Beautiful, Awareness is Prevention, Miss Asia, The American Cancer Society and the Forgotten Song Foundation. Anna is a huge supporter of St. Jude's Hospital. As their Heart of Fashion Co-Chair, Anna recently wrapped a fashion show that raised more money for St. Jude’s than ever!

She also cares deeply about disadvantaged women and children in our Las Vegas community which is what led her to get involved in the many charities she works with. Giving back is something that is extremely important to Anne Fontaine, which is what inspired Anna to get involved. Anna’s work with charities mostly involves creating high-end fashion shows with Anne Fontaine’s beautiful clothing. A non-exhaustive list of charities includes: St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Best Buddies, Hope for Prisoners, America the Beautiful, Awareness is Prevention, Miss Asia, The American Cancer Society and the Forgotten Song Foundation. Anna is a huge supporter of St. Jude's Hospital. As their Heart of Fashion Co-Chair, Anna recently wrapped a fashion show that raised more money for St. Jude’s than ever!

Anna’s work has earned her numerous awards. She placed among the Top 100 Women in Las Vegas three times and was awarded the Best Buddies Champion of the Year in 2019. This is an award that Anna is extremely proud of because it honors Anna’s passion for empowering others. She was also recently awarded the Athena Award in 2021 and inducted into the 2022 Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame.

Anna’s work has earned her numerous awards. She placed among the Top 100 Women in Las Vegas three times and was awarded the Best Buddies Champion of the Year in 2019. This is an award that Anna is extremely proud of because it honors Anna’s passion for empowering others. She was also recently awarded the Athena Award in 2021 and inducted into the 2022 Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame.

That passion crossed over to her home life when she adopted her youngest son nearly 18 years ago -- a drug baby from a troubled home. Anna knew that she and her husband could make a significant difference in the young man’s life. Their caring devotion was rewarded when their son graduated from high school 2 years ago, and is now involved in a school program.

That passion crossed over to her home life when she adopted her youngest son nearly 18 years ago -- a drug baby from a troubled home. Anna knew that she and her husband could make a significant difference in the young man’s life. Their caring devotion was rewarded when their son graduated from high school 2 years ago, and is now involved in a school program.

Anna packs a lot into the few spare moments she gets outside her work and philanthropic activities. She enjoys hiking, traveling, antiquing and dressing up for afternoon tea with her friends. You will always find Anna Stewart Billings with sparkling eyes and a dazzling smile – ready to take your hand and take on the world, one step at a time. MV

Anna packs a lot into the few spare moments she gets outside her work and philanthropic activities. She enjoys hiking, traveling, antiquing and dressing up for afternoon tea with her friends. You will always find Anna Stewart Billings with sparkling eyes and a dazzling smile – ready to take your hand and take on the world, one step at a time.