our writers

are the voice of Area Woman Magazine. They bring to life the Fargo-Moorhead area and the incredible stories of the women we feature. These are the talented contributors showcased in this issue. Learn more about these and our other contributors at areawomanmagazine.com

Carolyn Lillehaugen

Carolyn loves meeting people and learning their stories. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Concordia in Moorhead, and masters from Linfield in McMinnville, Oregon, Carolyn has enjoyed a career of teaching, mentoring new teachers, building a Shaklee health and wellness business, and writing about some of the interesting people she meets along the way. Carolyn and her husband Mark love traveling, exploring outdoors, and spending time with their four adult sons who happen to live in really interesting places.

Our cover story was photographed by Haley Frost and written by Carolyn Lillehaugen, page 72.

Wasifa Ahmad Hasan

Wasifa is a dentistry graduate, full-time blogger and makeup artist. She blogs and makes videos about beauty, makeup, fashion and lifestyle on her blog sifascorner.com.

Angel Evenson

Driven by her goal of leaving you happier than before you met, Angel's main goal in life is laughter. She owns her dream, AKA, where she is a multifaceted consultant and coach. Her expertise ranges from sales and marketing to writing, educating & fitness. Her man-bun wearing husband and two precious kids keep her grounded, fulfilled and grateful. Stop by for a daily dose of yoga, motherhood and all things life-inspired on her blog angelskeenangles.com and instagram @angelskeenangles.

Megan Elgin

Megan grew up on the family farm in small town North Dakota and graduated from MSUM. She loves all things creative including her job as the art director here at Area Woman Magazine. She is passionate about reading as many books as possible and loves discussing them with others. Megan lives in Horace with her husband and son, loves camping with her family in the summer, and snuggling on the couch with them in the winter.