FROM THE EDITOR

from October 2022

ONE MORE THING

From Strength to Strength

“HERE’S TO STRONG WOMEN. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.”

After reading this quote the first time, I teared up. Eight years ago upon becoming the mother of a daughter, something inside me leveled up. I have always been a proud woman — but I became fierce about the process of raising a confident and capable little girl. A girl who takes up space and believes she can move mountains if she puts her mind to it. A girl who will turn into a teen who includes others and stands up to bullying. A girl who will turn into a woman and see no insurmountable obstacles between herself and her goals. And hopefully, that woman will one day continue to support and empower others.

Our team greatly anticipates this powerful HER issue every year. Choosing only a handful of ladies to honor is no small task; the submissions we receive are numerous and inspiring. The things that women in Oklahoma City are doing right are incredible — solving problems, changing lives, breaking down barriers and giving the best of themselves to make a mark on the world. The six women Evie Klopp Holzer and I have the privilege to write about and feature this year will completely blow you away with their beauty and stories. Photographed by the incomparable Shevaun Williams, the shoot is unlike anything we have ever done (pg. 30).

For our second feature, Lavinia Creswa covers BRCA gene mutation — what it means for you and your family, and who should be tested for it. New medical innovations now available in Oklahoma City are giving women a better-thanever chance to get ahead of a cancer diagnosis (pg. 45).

Also in this issue, you will meet a stunning fantasy writer about to release her next bestseller (pg. 20), get lost in a colorful DIY home design spread (pg. 26) and enjoy a chat with the up-and-coming founder of Good Girl Chocolate (pg. 82).

Additionally, we are excited to feature the always yummy Harvey Bakery & Kitchen (pg. 66), preview the upcoming (and unfortunately Chet-less) Thunder season (pg. 78) and get an inside look at the TV show filmed here that everyone is talking about (pg. 86).

I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful fall so far and gearing up to finish 2022 with a bang!