Feature Story: Cover Women - Where are they now?

San Antonio Woman Covers: Where Are They Now?

Cover W oman : N o v / Dec 2010

Janet Holliday

What do you remember most about your experience of being on the cover of San Antonio Woman? First, I remember being so honored and humbled for this recognition. I was happy that the story reflected all the hats that I proudly wear from a wife and mom to a business owner and community leader. For me this story captured not just what I do, but the way I try to do it with service, excellence, and creativity.

Tell us about your current endeavors and passions. I am a thrilled grandmother of a wonderful 16-month-old grandson. He and his wonderful parents and my husband are my biggest blessing. I am also an 8-year breast cancer survivor and health champion in mind, body, and soul. I live everyday with gratitude and presence. The CE Group is thriving 32 years later with a dynamic team, projects, and clients. I am so glad for our “love for what we do” attitude. We create experiences and connections that are relevant and needed as we deal with an ever-changing world.

What do you think San Antonio Woman means for our community? San Antonio Woman gives a voice to the myriads of stories and lessons learned as well as success and significance achieved by our deep tapestry of women of all ages, paths, and cultures. Women are amazing in all they do, and San Antonio Woman is a meaningful spotlight for these incredible efforts.

Photography by Suzanne Pack. A special thank you to Hotel Estancia Del Norte.

Cover W oman : N o v / D e c 2002

Sarah Lucero

What do you remember most about your experience of being on the cover of San Antonio Woman? It was an exciting time to be part of a new magazine that exuded all the right tones: professionalism, confidence, inner and outer beauty, creativity, vision, and passion. I was at a time in my life where I felt I was blazing a trail for other young women and young Latinas following in my footsteps, and SA Woman was the perfect platform to help spread that message which I still work to share to this day.

Tell us about your current endeavors and passions. I left a career I loved to do the things we don’t have time to do when we are committed full-time to a demanding career. I love fitness and sharing my passion for fitness with others, which I have done through Sarah Lucero Fitness. I plan to bring back new and re-energized programs to help women be their best selves, physically and mentally.

I also love working with organizations and companies that share a vision or have a passion for giving back to the community in some way. I do video production, host/emcee, and help with the marketing of different events through my company, The Spotlight Multimedia, and also as a freelancer.

What do you think San Antonio Woman means for our community? We are lucky to have a magazine like San Antonio Woman that serves as an excellent platform to highlight the accomplishments of outstanding women in our community, women who are making a difference, trailblazers, and outside-the-box thinkers.

Photography by Suzanne Pack

Cover Woman : N ov /D e c 2 012

20 years

Beverly Purcell-Guerra

What do you remember most about being Editor of San Antonio Woman and being on the cover? As the original editor who of San Antonio Woman, it was a challenge and a pleasure. Our goal was to promote talented women in San Antonio. We featured women who serve our Community, Businesswomen, and Artistic Women. These feature women who contributed to San Antonio also showed what a diverse and exceptional city it is. Then, for our 10th Anniversary issue, I was selected to be on the cover and honored to be considered one of the talented women we usually feature.

Tell us about your current endeavors and passions. I have continued my community involvement and commitment to inform, educate and help people by serving on several committees and boards. They include the Advisory Council for the UTSA College of Sciences, the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, and the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center Foundation, to name a few. Philanthropy and volunteering benefit the giver and the recipient; you feel a sense of pride for being helpful and productive. I have also enjoyed mentoring several young women in the early stages of their careers.

What do you think San Antonio Woman means for our community? The San Antonio women featured in SA Woman are continually making positive changes in our Community. They support and advance causes and organizations in San Antonio that are important to our Community. I believe that if San Antonio Woman continues to feature strong and accomplished women, it will continue to be an essential magazine in our City.

Photography by Suzanne Pack

Cover W oman : N o v / D e c 201 8

Siobhain Anders

What do you remember most about your experience of being on the cover of San Antonio Woman? It was such an honor to be on the cover of such an iconic magazine. San Antonio Woman is a very important magazine for our community. We have so many wonderful women with amazing stories to tell.

Tell us about your current endeavors and passions. I am still working as a fill-in Meteorologist at News 4 / Fox. However, in the last eight months, I also have taken on traffic duties at both stations.

I’m still very excited about my DIY segments on Thursdays on the SA Living show. The segments tie in with my love for repurposing and vintage. I have my Shopping With Siobhain stores still in Comfort and Boerne but have just opened a store in Rockport a few months ago. I still have Carpet City, my father’s business of 55 years. And we are also finishing another amazing casita in Comfort that is on VRBO. Life is good and busy! What an amazing ride!

What do you think San Antonio Woman means for our community? We are blessed to have a woman’s magazine in San Antonio of this quality. Thank you for showing the beautiful and intelligent women of SA. Happy anniversary!!! Many more years to come!

Photography by Suzanne Pack

Cover Woman : M a y/ J u n e 200 6

20 years

Dianna M. Burns Banks, MD

What do you remember most about your experience of being on the cover of San Antonio Woman? I think I was awed by the personal recognition and the acknowledgment from people that I did not know. However, I was most humbled by the pride expressed by my eastside patients and families that I was their “doctor.”

Tell us about your current endeavors and passions. I am now transitioning from the day-to-day involvement in the management of my private practice. I am really excited about the opportunity to devote more time to my passions. I have always believed that quality medicine does not have to be expensive; it just needs to be “personal.” I would like to consult more with organizations to design effective mental health services for our children, to integrate the social determinants of health in defining health equity, and to reincorporate “prevention” as the cornerstone of quality, cost efficient medical care. However, my secret passion is to spend more time with my two absolutely fabulous grandsons.

What do you think San Antonio Woman means for our community? It has become an institution. It provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase the diversity, the talents, and accomplishments of the women in our community.

Photography by Suzanne Pack

Cover W oman : J an / F e b 201 8

Erika Prosper-Nirenberg

What do you remember most about your experience of being on the cover of San Antonio Woman? I remember thinking that if even one little brown girl in San Antonio saw anything reflected back to her in my face, my hair, my clothes, or my story, I could face down my own insecurities about those things as I took on the mantle of an unconventional First Lady. Little did I know that boost in confidence would help me through almost 6 years of carrying that title and possibly 2 more.

Tell us about your current endeavors and passions. My passions remain stable in purpose. One, is to be steadfastly proud of my Hispanic heritage and loud about its value and additive boon to this country, especially of Latina women. Two, is to champion a growth mindset among all our children and help them and their parents embrace resiliency, entrepreneurship, and compassion as part of that journey. And Three, to always share my story and the role of books and literacy in my life. As far as current endeavors, our son is now 14, and he takes up all my endeavoring both intellectually and emotionally! Lord, am I blessed to have such a great kid and be able to spend time with him.

What do you think San Antonio Woman means for our community? We are 51% of the population, so in some ways, San Antonio Woman has done its rightful diligence in ensuring that the majority of San Antonian’s see themselves, know themselves, and find out what is possible through a lens that considers their contribution paramount in the building and sustainability of this city. Simply stated: Our stories matter. And as you move forward and diversify those stories even more, I know you also stand to one day help other girls of color see themselves and know they matter, too.

Photography by Suzanne Pack

Cover W oman : M a r / A p r 2005

20 years

Tracy Wolff

What do you remember most about your experience of being on the cover of San Antonio Woman? When I created the Hidalgo Foundation in 2002, I set only three goals, but they required raising a great deal of money. Being on the cover helped open doors for those fundraising efforts. The Hidalgo goals were 1.) Restoring the Bexar County Courthouse; 2.) Creating the Children’s Courts; 3.) Creating the Bibliotech, the first all-digital public library in the U.S. with free online service. Our fourth location opens this fall.

Tell us about your current endeavors and passions. My greatest passion is helping children and families with issues such as child abuse and family violence. The Children’s Courts have been incredibly successful and have been named a model for our nation. Over the years, we have been able to add programs that help families, including the Drug Court, the College Bound Docket for older foster care children, and the Family Preservation Docket.

I’m honored to serve on the Remember the Alamo Foundation, helping raise funds for the restoration of the Alamo, and along with my husband, was honored with the Briscoe Western Art Museum Legacy Award for our support of its founding and growth.

What do you think San Antonio Woman means for our community? More than ever, women are very significant to our economy. San Antonio Woman is an excellent way for women to connect! Having my work featured helped me reach out to the community, raise funds, and build a reputation of trust and accomplishment. Hopefully, I can continue to help more children and families in the future.

Photo courtesy of Briscoe Western Art Museum

20

years

Cover W oman : M a y/ J u n e 2013

Patsy Torres, Ph.D.

What do you remember most about your experience of being on the cover of San Antonio Woman? It seems like yesterday when San Antonio Woman sent Liz Garza Williams to photograph live shots of me in my “element” performing with my band. It was followed up by a wonderful studio photo shoot and a thoughtful and attentive interview conducted by Jasmina Wellinghoff. As a result, one of the pics was utilized for my next album cover, and the article has been cited several times on Wikipedia. I was thrilled and honored to end up on the cover! I autographed countless magazines and received heartwarming compliments about the content and quality!

Tell us about your current endeavors and passions. I continue to perform and tour with my band, do presentations as a motivational speaker, have a radio show, and give back to my community. I write most of my songs, including gospel songs for my ministry. I am also performing a 90-minute tribute show about Patsy Cline called “Sweet Dreams Of Patsy.” At present, I am the president of a new nonprofit called “Tejano Legends of San Antonio” and recording my 19th album. My last album won Album of the Year for The Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio. My latest single, “Baila Como La Culebra (Dance like the Snake),” is up for Song of the Year, as well as my music video, “Noticias Falsas (Fake News).” I’ll be performing on National TV Galavision for “Serenata para La Virgen” this December.

Thank you to San Antonio Woman for highlighting and supporting San Antonio women and providing quality information and entertainment to our community!

Photo courtesy of Patsy Torres

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