Miriam Driessen San Antonio Woman Miriam Driessen joined San Antonio Woman magazine early this year as their new Creative Director – she is the driving force behind the great new look of this magazine. Miriam has been in publishing most of her life – she started as a...
The Gift of the COVID-19 Vaccine
By Jill B. Byrd For families with loved ones in assisted living communities, the COVID-19 global health pandemic has taken its toll. The rollout of the highly anticipated vaccine is the gift everyone is waiting for. Fred and Lois Jones have been assisted living...
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Gynecological Cancers Begins with You
By Bonny Osterhage The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg once famously said, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made,” and while she may have been referring primarily to the judicial system, that quote stands up in all areas of a woman’s life including, and...
HILL COUNTRY WOMAN: Tiffany Yeates
Tiffany Yeates Owner of Gruene Outfitters & The Pomegranate Getting People Hooked on the Outdoors By Jenny JuricaPhotography by Nina Padilla In 2000, when Tiffany Yeates, a college student at Texas State University, headed to historic, tourism driven Gruene, Texas...
MOMMY MATTERS: Get Your Head and Heart in the Right Space
Shift From Managing Time To Managing Priorities By: Tracy Ross Garcia Can you believe it? We have endured almost a full year of living through a global pandemic. Before we could even settle into our “new year, new me” goals of 2020, Covid-19 turned our aspirations and...
Nonprofit Insight: Maintaining Support in Unprecedented Times
Nonprofit Business Tips and Thoughts of Gratitude from Stephanie Shokrian, Director of Development at Dress For Success San Antonio. Seeking creative means of marketing and funding is crucial in an organizations efforts to maintain public visibility and a donation...
BEAUTY: Braids!
From boho to sleek, braids are a timeless classic. Give your second day hair a little pick-me-up with these surprisingly effortless tips & tricks that will elevate any look! Hair Stylist: Veronyka’s Color Salon and Spa Pony-Tail Braid Start with a high pony-tail,...
Women’s Cardiovascular Health
By Blithe Wiley Although many women will say that their number one health concern is cancer, heart disease is actually the number one killer for women. In fact, heart disease accounts for one in every three female deaths in the United States each year, whereas one in...
Women on the Move: Nina A. Padilla
Nina A. Padilla San Antonio native Nina A Padilla is a local entrepreneur, photographic artist and owner of Vignette Portrait Photography and Motion Arts Media, LLC and recently joined San Antonio Woman Magazine as their Production Coordinator. In addition to her...
Women on the Move: Rowena Ortiz-Walters
Rowena Ortiz-Walters St. Mary’s University named Rowena Ortiz-Walters, Ph.D., Dean of the St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business. She begins her tenure as the first Latina dean of the Greehey School of Business in June 2021. Ortiz-Walters comes to St. Mary’s...
Women on the Move: Yadhira Lozano
Yadhira Lozano Yadhira Lozano has over 20 years of professional experience in the arts and nonprofit world in San Antonio and Los Angeles. Her dedication to social activism, art, and culture led her to work for organizations including the Autry National Center,...
Women on the Move: Crystal Parrott
CRYSTAL PARROTT San Antonio resident Crystal Parrott joined Plus One Robotics as VP of Engineering. Parrott will be in charge of engineering, and spearheading product development for logistics robotics and automated solutions for warehouse distribution centers and...
Women on the Move: Belen Vara
Jordan & Petersen Skincare is now offering Massage Therapy services! We would like to introduce, Belen Vara, established licensed Massage Therapist. Belen offers uniquely customized 60 and 90 minute massages that incorporate Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stones...
AT HOME: Rewriting A Home’s History
A Tobin Hill cottage was updated with an eye to the Art Deco past By Steve BennettPhotography by Al Rendon Black modernist Kartell chairs from a design by Philippe Starck rest on a diamond-patterned rug in the living room, which features original exposed wood - black...
3 Ways to Maintain Your Balance In 2021
By Nina Padilla Balance is an essential part of life. The act of balance can be a tricky one when it comes to the maintenance of our daily tasks. From the moment we wake up to the moment we close our eyes, we are seemingly inundated with the “to do lists” of the day...
DINING: Bistr09
FASHION FUSION at BISTR09 Brunch never looked better in Alamo Heights By Janis Turk Chef Lisa Astorga Watel is in the Bistr09 kitchen, cooking in four-inch heels. "Why not? I love these shoes," she says with a wink and a smile. Ever the fashionista, in the kitchen or...
Stephanie Dick: Vice President, First Citizen’s Bank
Stephanie has 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and a true understanding of her customers' financial landscape. Stephanie is a trusted bank officer who helps clients achieve their financial...
Christy McCoy: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Lone Star Capital Bank
Christy McCoy is the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Lone Star Capital Bank (LSCB). Christy has over 25 years of banking experience and was an integral figure in LSCB’s recent acquisition of Austin’s Business Bank of Texas, N.A. Her experience,...
