Crystal's Ball

MARCH/APRIL 2019

Crystal’s Ball

Reflecting on our first issue published just six short weeks ago, I am overjoyed with the process, as well as the countless things I’ve learned about myself along the way. I’ve struggled my entire life with the idea of who people believe I should be and who I knew inside that I truly was.

Playing small never boded well for me, from making jokes about my dreams, downplaying my achievements, or making sure I didn’t monopolize space or over-share personally when I’m really excited about something.

I want other women to know that they never need to ‘play small’ and sacrifice being the phenomenally amazing person they are! As I’ve come into my own, which this magazine has been so therapeutic in supporting, I’ve learned that I have always loved helping women gain confidence!

My adult life has been focused on helping, promoting, and supporting women in whatever way I can, and I feel blessed to be able to continue doing that on a larger scale now with The Spot Mag. And, as overwhelmed, scared, and nervous as I’ve been at times, I’ve always trusted that the Vision and Mission of this magazine would be bigger then me. I dig into that Trust and Vision daily as I solider on.

With two launches under our belt in Lawrence, KS, and Houston, Texas, The Spot Mag – whose mantra has been Celebrating Women In Business since it’s conception over a year ago - has reached amazing viewership numbers, and we are just getting started!!

I hope you enjoy the newest issue, while truly getting a feel for what keeps these incredibly successful women and their stories going, even when daunting obstacles come their way. Life is in so many ways a journey, but I believe when you focus on your Passion, anything is possible!! There is a quote I love by Oprah Winfrey, whom I’ve always admired, in which she enthusiastically says, “You’ve got to follow your passion. You’ve got to figure out what it is you love - who you really are. And have the courage to do that. I believe the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your own dreams.” ― Oprah Winfrey

Crystal

Crystal Swearingen,Co-Founder | Editorial Director

Brittany Swearingen

The Spot Mag @the.spot.mag women@thespot.mag

Crystal’s Ball