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 .

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.

Ashley Sornsin

Ashley Sornsin, is the founder and CEO of BUFF, a plant-based protein bite company that’s built on her values and passions. BUFF = Believers Uniting Fitness + Food. She’s a faith-based fitness, nutrition and lifestyle coach who is passionate about helping others live their best lives and be their best selves. BUFF began when her passion for baking, nutrition and fitness collided to provide nutritious and delicious protein treats, and a “food is medicine” approach to health issues, which was another way she could encourage others in their health, fitness and faith. Checkout eatlivebebuff.com.

Ashley Ham

Ashley is a full-time wedding, lifestyle and destination photographer with her husband Ryan at FloraPine Photography. She is passionate about documenting the every day, writing about home simplicity and renovation projects, and writing music.

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 and 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.

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