The Herstory Project Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:26:40 -0400 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bria-woods en © 2026 The Herstory Project yes ebccf53f-3c6a-53bb-aa0b-7d1a7c3ed107 Bria Woods episodic false A multimedia archive of women leaders who are documenting their stories for the present and for posterity. 


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bria Woods https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jbzisr8zcj4zwymg1v0yngxtba4w?.jpg The Herstory Project https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bria-woods Gloria Camariillo-Vasquez Gloria Camariillo-Vasquez Gloria Camariillo-Vasquez, a descendant of Guachichil Chichimeca from Zacatecas is a spiritual guide who treasures her tribal heritage. Gloria and her family were part of the effort to establish the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation and its nonprofit agency the American Indians of Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions, which is run by her son, Ramon Vasquez. She is the founder of Circulo de Chispas and recruited a board to help establish it as a non-profit organization in 2024.


]]> Gloria Camariillo-Vasquez, a descendant of Guachichil Chichimeca from Zacatecas is a spiritual guide who treasures her tribal heritage. Gloria and her family were part of the effort to establish the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation and its nonprofit agency the American Indians of Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions, which is run by her son, Ramon Vasquez. She is the founder of Circulo de Chispas and recruited a board to help establish it as a non-profit organization in 2024.


]]> Bria Woods Buzzsprout-16634157 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0500 4234 4 4 full false Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening! Bria Woods Buzzsprout-16618724 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 124 4 9 full false Welcome to Chapter 4: City of Gastronomy Welcome to Chapter 4: City of Gastronomy Chapter Four of The Herstory Project features the stories of seven women culinary leaders who play a key role in San Antonio’s prestigious UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation. While this list is certainly not exhaustive, each of these women represents critical aspects of our city’s culinary heritage and practice, including regenerative farming, entrepreneurship, and Indigenous traditions. I hand-selected each woman because their tireless work of ingenuity, service, and community proves that gastronomy is about so much more than food. 


]]> Chapter Four of The Herstory Project features the stories of seven women culinary leaders who play a key role in San Antonio’s prestigious UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation. While this list is certainly not exhaustive, each of these women represents critical aspects of our city’s culinary heritage and practice, including regenerative farming, entrepreneurship, and Indigenous traditions. I hand-selected each woman because their tireless work of ingenuity, service, and community proves that gastronomy is about so much more than food. 


]]> Bria Woods Buzzsprout-16618601 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 255 4 1 full false Tracie Shelton Tracie Shelton Tracie has a heart of service. She is passionate about others and advocates for everyone’s success. Tracie is an expert at designing, executing, and operating growth-oriented solutions. She has done so for varied organizations and early career individuals. She’s an authentic servant leader, mentor, and advocate. When Tracie founded Alamo Kitchens in 2018, she brought all of these attributes to her enterprise. She identified a community need and connected it to her solution; a clean, safe, certified commercial kitchen where food focused entrepreneurs, often in the difficult startup phase, can build and scale their business. Alamo Kitchens became a force multiplier not only by connecting community members with the infrastructure they lacked, but by introducing them to learning opportunities and valuable partners in the community and beyond. 

]]> Tracie has a heart of service. She is passionate about others and advocates for everyone’s success. Tracie is an expert at designing, executing, and operating growth-oriented solutions. She has done so for varied organizations and early career individuals. She’s an authentic servant leader, mentor, and advocate. When Tracie founded Alamo Kitchens in 2018, she brought all of these attributes to her enterprise. She identified a community need and connected it to her solution; a clean, safe, certified commercial kitchen where food focused entrepreneurs, often in the difficult startup phase, can build and scale their business. Alamo Kitchens became a force multiplier not only by connecting community members with the infrastructure they lacked, but by introducing them to learning opportunities and valuable partners in the community and beyond. 

]]> Bria Woods Buzzsprout-16615072 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 687 4 5 full false Sofia Tejeda Sofia Tejeda Sofia Tejeda, born and raised in Mexico City, followed her passion for food and creativity upon moving to San Antonio. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America San Antonio in 2017, she pursued a career as a pastry chef. Sofia gained experience at renowned establishments such as Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery and worked as executive pastry chef at Mixtli and Hotel Emma. Sofia’s exceptional skills and dedication earned her a James Beard Foundation nomination for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2022 and the title of Pastry Chef of the Year by the Texas Chef’s Association the same year and consecutively in 2023, in addition to being named CultureMap’s Pastry Chef of the Year in 2023. She currently serves as a Chef Ambassador for San Antonio’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation and Nielsen-Massey Vanilla and is the Pastry Chef at the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk, further establishing the city as a culinary destination.

]]> Sofia Tejeda, born and raised in Mexico City, followed her passion for food and creativity upon moving to San Antonio. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America San Antonio in 2017, she pursued a career as a pastry chef. Sofia gained experience at renowned establishments such as Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery and worked as executive pastry chef at Mixtli and Hotel Emma. Sofia’s exceptional skills and dedication earned her a James Beard Foundation nomination for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2022 and the title of Pastry Chef of the Year by the Texas Chef’s Association the same year and consecutively in 2023, in addition to being named CultureMap’s Pastry Chef of the Year in 2023. She currently serves as a Chef Ambassador for San Antonio’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation and Nielsen-Massey Vanilla and is the Pastry Chef at the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk, further establishing the city as a culinary destination.

]]> Bria Woods Buzzsprout-16615043 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 991 4 7 full false Alexana Cabrera Alexana Cabrera Alexana Cabrera was born and raised in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. She knew at an early age that she wanted to pursue a career as a chef. With an adventurous, independent, and entrepreneurial spirit, at 18, she moved to San Antonio to pursue her career. Chef Alexana leads her team as Chef de Cuisine at the critically acclaimed and nationally lauded Mixtli.
Recently, Mixtli was awarded a Michelin Star, the first and only one making history in San Antonio. 

]]> Alexana Cabrera was born and raised in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. She knew at an early age that she wanted to pursue a career as a chef. With an adventurous, independent, and entrepreneurial spirit, at 18, she moved to San Antonio to pursue her career. Chef Alexana leads her team as Chef de Cuisine at the critically acclaimed and nationally lauded Mixtli.
Recently, Mixtli was awarded a Michelin Star, the first and only one making history in San Antonio. 

]]> Bria Woods Buzzsprout-16614958 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 954 4 4 full false Nicola Blaque Nicola Blaque Chef Nicola Blaque is a restaurateur and chef based in San Antonio, Texas. Chef Blaque is the executive chef and owner of the Jerk Shack, a Jamaican-inspired restaurant in San Antonio. The restaurant that offers fare like jerk chicken, braised oxtail, and more quickly became a staple after opening in 2018. In 2024, The Jerk Shack was awarded a Bib Gourmand designation from the prestigious Michelin Guide.

]]> Chef Nicola Blaque is a restaurateur and chef based in San Antonio, Texas. Chef Blaque is the executive chef and owner of the Jerk Shack, a Jamaican-inspired restaurant in San Antonio. The restaurant that offers fare like jerk chicken, braised oxtail, and more quickly became a staple after opening in 2018. In 2024, The Jerk Shack was awarded a Bib Gourmand designation from the prestigious Michelin Guide.

]]> Bria Woods Buzzsprout-16614917 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1804 4 2 full false Elizabeth Johnson Elizabeth Johnson With a lifelong passion for global cooking and holistically nourishing the body through food, Chef Elizabeth Johnson has a rich background that reflects her complementary philosophies at her restaurant Pharm Table in San Antonio. The James Beard Foundation referred to Johnson as a “Food is Medicine guru,” and as such, she considers the name Pharm Table a synonym for culinary medicine.

]]> With a lifelong passion for global cooking and holistically nourishing the body through food, Chef Elizabeth Johnson has a rich background that reflects her complementary philosophies at her restaurant Pharm Table in San Antonio. The James Beard Foundation referred to Johnson as a “Food is Medicine guru,” and as such, she considers the name Pharm Table a synonym for culinary medicine.

]]> Bria Woods Buzzsprout-16614887 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2471 4 6 full false Christina Gonzalez Christina Gonzalez Christina Gonzalez was born and raised on the South side of San Antonio. After unexpected heart surgery at the age of 31, Christina had to learn the struggles of being on disability, the Medicaid system, and financial hardship. After years of struggling in silence, Christina finally found her voice as a community advocate. 

]]> Christina Gonzalez was born and raised on the South side of San Antonio. After unexpected heart surgery at the age of 31, Christina had to learn the struggles of being on disability, the Medicaid system, and financial hardship. After years of struggling in silence, Christina finally found her voice as a community advocate. 

]]> Bria Woods Buzzsprout-16614839 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1560 4 3 full false Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening! Now it's your turn to respond. Take time to write down ways you can make rest real in your life. 

]]> Now it's your turn to respond. Take time to write down ways you can make rest real in your life. 

]]> Bria Woods 24023828-6c58-428c-bbd4-065b99ea6508 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:31:55 -0500 112 3 17 full false Uel Trejo-Rivera Uel Trejo-Rivera Uel is a native San Antonian, representing the Eastside for 21 years. She is a housing and environmental advocate. She believes that policy must be rooted in the community in order to make the most impact. In her free time, Uel likes to hang out with friends and family to recharge and drink matcha.

]]> Uel is a native San Antonian, representing the Eastside for 21 years. She is a housing and environmental advocate. She believes that policy must be rooted in the community in order to make the most impact. In her free time, Uel likes to hang out with friends and family to recharge and drink matcha.

]]> Bria Woods e323653e-8759-4f29-8ffb-796fff51f6f5 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:31:03 -0500 149 3 17 full false Taylor Mobley Taylor Mobley Taylor Mobley is a television producer, host, hyper-creative, and philanthropist whose work is always rooted in serving others. Taylor’s work as a producer for reality television has taught her to expect the unexpected! Taylor began her career in television as a producer with “San Antonio Living” on the local NBC affiliate, and “Daytime with Kimberly & Esteban” on the local Fox affiliate. Her most recent production credits include Netflix’s “Love is Blind” and HGTV’s “Flip to a Million.” When Taylor is not working in production, she fuels her philanthropic interests through her Taylor’d For You organization, which she founded in 2016. Taylor’d For You is a fundraising platform that provides fuel to high-impact nonprofit community organizations. The award-winning Taylor’d For You fashion show has raised nearly $100,000 in support of empowering women, adult literacy, homelessness, youth enrichment, and senior wellness. Taylor continues to expand her brand and leverages it to put a spotlight on the community’s greatest needs. She has been recognized as one of San Antonio’s “Top 50 Women to Watch.” She works tirelessly to grow her partner and nonprofit network for the greatest good. As a proud graduate of Trinity University, she remains active in her support for the university and often mentors and shares her personal journey with current students. Taylor is honored to be included with such inspiring women as a part of the HerStory platform.


]]> Taylor Mobley is a television producer, host, hyper-creative, and philanthropist whose work is always rooted in serving others. Taylor’s work as a producer for reality television has taught her to expect the unexpected! Taylor began her career in television as a producer with “San Antonio Living” on the local NBC affiliate, and “Daytime with Kimberly & Esteban” on the local Fox affiliate. Her most recent production credits include Netflix’s “Love is Blind” and HGTV’s “Flip to a Million.” When Taylor is not working in production, she fuels her philanthropic interests through her Taylor’d For You organization, which she founded in 2016. Taylor’d For You is a fundraising platform that provides fuel to high-impact nonprofit community organizations. The award-winning Taylor’d For You fashion show has raised nearly $100,000 in support of empowering women, adult literacy, homelessness, youth enrichment, and senior wellness. Taylor continues to expand her brand and leverages it to put a spotlight on the community’s greatest needs. She has been recognized as one of San Antonio’s “Top 50 Women to Watch.” She works tirelessly to grow her partner and nonprofit network for the greatest good. As a proud graduate of Trinity University, she remains active in her support for the university and often mentors and shares her personal journey with current students. Taylor is honored to be included with such inspiring women as a part of the HerStory platform.


]]> Bria Woods 98fc9db8-50d9-401a-9d57-877a37e0951d Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:30:40 -0500 179 3 15 false LadyStacie Rimes-Boyd LadyStacie Rimes-Boyd LadyStacie Rimes-Boyd is the Associate Director of Campus Relations in CELCS at Trinity. She made her way to Trinity through untraditional routes that started in a small East Texas town, led her to Baylor University and then to Georgetown Law followed by non-profits in DC and finally to San Antonio. LadyStacie strongly believes in lifelong learning, curiosity, and connections. She brings energy and vitality to each space with a genuine spirit. As a wife and the mother of a young daughter, she intimately knows the struggles of finding, resisting, and redefining rest while trying to engage in her own various interests and hobbies.

]]> LadyStacie Rimes-Boyd is the Associate Director of Campus Relations in CELCS at Trinity. She made her way to Trinity through untraditional routes that started in a small East Texas town, led her to Baylor University and then to Georgetown Law followed by non-profits in DC and finally to San Antonio. LadyStacie strongly believes in lifelong learning, curiosity, and connections. She brings energy and vitality to each space with a genuine spirit. As a wife and the mother of a young daughter, she intimately knows the struggles of finding, resisting, and redefining rest while trying to engage in her own various interests and hobbies.

]]> Bria Woods 348b8140-0ad8-4634-a013-02f643eced6b Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:30:31 -0500 160 3 14 false Julie Ledet Julie Ledet Julie Ledet is an artist, writer, and gardener residing in San Antonio, TX. Through her interactive installations, photography and printmaking, Ledet explores the ritual behavior she finds specific to her native Southern Louisiana, examining the undeniable allure surrounding its culture and people.

]]> Julie Ledet is an artist, writer, and gardener residing in San Antonio, TX. Through her interactive installations, photography and printmaking, Ledet explores the ritual behavior she finds specific to her native Southern Louisiana, examining the undeniable allure surrounding its culture and people.

]]> Bria Woods 40034ef2-b696-4557-9bb5-b625634e7657 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:29:44 -0500 207 3 13 false Juany Torres Juany Torres Juany Torres is the oldest daughter of working class Mexican immigrants and a first generation American. She was born and raised in the south side of San Antonio, Texas and attended Stanford University on a full scholarship by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation before receiving her Masters in Public Policy from UT Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs. Juany is focused on increasing equity and opportunity through public policy and local government, organizing with immigrant rights organizations in San Antonio, Texas and working on racial equity and community engagement projects in Austin, Texas. Juany’s background includes having worked at the White House as part of the Domestic Policy Council under President Obama in 2011, serving as the Nevada Deputy Digital Director for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign, increasing civic engagement in her home state of Texas through the creation of OrganizeSA in 2017, and serving in leadership roles for various elected officials and candidates across Texas for the past 5 years.

]]> Juany Torres is the oldest daughter of working class Mexican immigrants and a first generation American. She was born and raised in the south side of San Antonio, Texas and attended Stanford University on a full scholarship by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation before receiving her Masters in Public Policy from UT Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs. Juany is focused on increasing equity and opportunity through public policy and local government, organizing with immigrant rights organizations in San Antonio, Texas and working on racial equity and community engagement projects in Austin, Texas. Juany’s background includes having worked at the White House as part of the Domestic Policy Council under President Obama in 2011, serving as the Nevada Deputy Digital Director for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign, increasing civic engagement in her home state of Texas through the creation of OrganizeSA in 2017, and serving in leadership roles for various elected officials and candidates across Texas for the past 5 years.

]]> Bria Woods 757d99de-9517-4c02-b1cb-8a2d363ef508 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:29:37 -0500 349 3 12 false Jordan A. Maney Jordan A. Maney As the Radical Joy Coach™, Jordan helps bleeding heart business leaders learn to be advocates for themselves and their communities through the practice of rest. Jordan has coached business owners from a variety of industries like: public relations, life coaching, floral design, event planning, copywriting, and local government learn how to rest, dream, and (imp)act. Having spent four years lovingly disrupting the wedding industry as a planner and advocate of marginalized couples, she pivoted exclusively towards rest and joy coaching with an equity lens in 2020. She’s been featured in New York Magazine, Yahoo, Attn, Oprah Magazine, San Antonio Magazine, and Martha Stewart Living. She currently serves on the Liftfund’s Women’s Business Center Advisory Board in San Antonio.

]]> As the Radical Joy Coach™, Jordan helps bleeding heart business leaders learn to be advocates for themselves and their communities through the practice of rest. Jordan has coached business owners from a variety of industries like: public relations, life coaching, floral design, event planning, copywriting, and local government learn how to rest, dream, and (imp)act. Having spent four years lovingly disrupting the wedding industry as a planner and advocate of marginalized couples, she pivoted exclusively towards rest and joy coaching with an equity lens in 2020. She’s been featured in New York Magazine, Yahoo, Attn, Oprah Magazine, San Antonio Magazine, and Martha Stewart Living. She currently serves on the Liftfund’s Women’s Business Center Advisory Board in San Antonio.

]]> Bria Woods 683d457f-f5c6-4f10-9622-7e9d9a66d8a3 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:29:31 -0500 311 3 11 false Jonabelle Jonabelle Jonabelle Josiane Timms is a big dreamer who believes in taking leaps to receive the most out of what life has to offer us. She grew up in a family business and has always had a desire to create a space like no other. After growing a large following on social media through her passion for videography and marketing, she opened Beauty Haus, a beauty studio and energy studio which has served as a safe space for all persons in need of devoted self care in downtown San Antonio. Less than a year later, she founded Vice Versa Coffee & Jazz bar with her partner. Jonabelle is a huge supporter of individuals who put their passions and happiness first and constantly searches for ways in which she can pass her wave of influence to anyone who have a dream too. One loving interaction at a time, she is always ready for the next challenge.

]]> Jonabelle Josiane Timms is a big dreamer who believes in taking leaps to receive the most out of what life has to offer us. She grew up in a family business and has always had a desire to create a space like no other. After growing a large following on social media through her passion for videography and marketing, she opened Beauty Haus, a beauty studio and energy studio which has served as a safe space for all persons in need of devoted self care in downtown San Antonio. Less than a year later, she founded Vice Versa Coffee & Jazz bar with her partner. Jonabelle is a huge supporter of individuals who put their passions and happiness first and constantly searches for ways in which she can pass her wave of influence to anyone who have a dream too. One loving interaction at a time, she is always ready for the next challenge.

]]> Bria Woods af50c3ca-05d4-4f53-b501-f48587b6e37f Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:26:43 -0500 254 3 10 false Jenny Park Gallegos Jenny Park Gallegos Korean-American, a child of the US east coast, a later transplant and believer of San Antonio, Texas. Gratefully married, pursing a career in commercial real estate as a means to a purpose. Thankful to wake up another day.

]]> Korean-American, a child of the US east coast, a later transplant and believer of San Antonio, Texas. Gratefully married, pursing a career in commercial real estate as a means to a purpose. Thankful to wake up another day.

]]> Bria Woods ade8182a-88ce-4a5a-951f-051c59975277 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:26:33 -0500 347 3 9 false Christina Jovanna Olivarez Christina Jovanna Olivarez Christina Jovanna Olivarez is an award-winning Strategist, Coach, Trainer & TEDx Speaker. She has coached and impacted thousands of minority-owned businesswomen through the Hustle + Socialize conference, summit, educational events, social media trainings, and 1–1 business coaching. For over 8 years, Christina has empowered businesswomen to generate over $500K+ in revenue dollars for their businesses through my coaching, events, training, and social media campaigns. In addition, she has coached prominent individuals, including numerous CEOs, executive directors, political candidates, and elected officials. While Christina is passionate about entrepreneurship, she is also very passionate about community organizing, mentoring youth, & civic engagement. Throughout the course of her business journey, Christina has been able to impact the next generation through mentoring programs and speaking engagements with non-profit organizations such as NAWBO’s Entrepreneurial Connections, Girls Inc, The Boardroom Project, Latinitas, New Leaders Council San Antonio and had the honor of working alongside Councilwoman Rocha and City Leaders for the City of San Antonio’s Girls Empowerment Summit.

]]> Christina Jovanna Olivarez is an award-winning Strategist, Coach, Trainer & TEDx Speaker. She has coached and impacted thousands of minority-owned businesswomen through the Hustle + Socialize conference, summit, educational events, social media trainings, and 1–1 business coaching. For over 8 years, Christina has empowered businesswomen to generate over $500K+ in revenue dollars for their businesses through my coaching, events, training, and social media campaigns. In addition, she has coached prominent individuals, including numerous CEOs, executive directors, political candidates, and elected officials. While Christina is passionate about entrepreneurship, she is also very passionate about community organizing, mentoring youth, & civic engagement. Throughout the course of her business journey, Christina has been able to impact the next generation through mentoring programs and speaking engagements with non-profit organizations such as NAWBO’s Entrepreneurial Connections, Girls Inc, The Boardroom Project, Latinitas, New Leaders Council San Antonio and had the honor of working alongside Councilwoman Rocha and City Leaders for the City of San Antonio’s Girls Empowerment Summit.

]]> Bria Woods d862c446-1d12-4055-b650-cebe25a459d2 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:26:17 -0500 272 3 8 false Cathi Aguilera Cathi Aguilera I’m a seven-year teaching veteran teaching our future leaders to be decent human beings along with academics. I believe that I’m helping to shape the future of our country with love and tenacity. Everything I do is for my daughter I want her to grow up and see all her mother has accomplished and been through and say, “yes that’s MY MOM and she’s a badass, I couldn’t be prouder.”

]]> I’m a seven-year teaching veteran teaching our future leaders to be decent human beings along with academics. I believe that I’m helping to shape the future of our country with love and tenacity. Everything I do is for my daughter I want her to grow up and see all her mother has accomplished and been through and say, “yes that’s MY MOM and she’s a badass, I couldn’t be prouder.”

]]> Bria Woods 4d5ef4fd-ee1e-4ff3-ba96-b57867b1ddde Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:26:09 -0500 143 3 7 false Caroline Gonzales Caroline Gonzales Caroline Gonzales is an abstract artist, born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Gonzales’ work reflects her journey as a woman through obstacles, challenges, and celebrations. Gonzales envisages her blank canvas by digging deep into her emotions and realizations. Colors, forms, and movements all playing a part in her orchestrated conclusion- whether it be one piece or a series for this to happen. Caroline Gonzales obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Texas A&M- Kingsville in 2015. Gonzales has since moved back to San Antonio, where she met her husband, Albert Gonzales. Both having a passion in the arts, and goals for a larger picture, they learned to work together on business endeavors, while still encouraging the individuality of one another’s space and freedom as artists. Gonzales co-owns Southtown Art Gallery with her husband in San Antonio. In 2019, they decided to consolidate their studios and the gallery into one place, making it a studio/workspace and gallery. During this year Gonzales also gave birth to their first child. This gave much change and form to new bodies of work she started creating. In February 2021, Gonzales made the leap and went full-time into her art career.

]]> Caroline Gonzales is an abstract artist, born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Gonzales’ work reflects her journey as a woman through obstacles, challenges, and celebrations. Gonzales envisages her blank canvas by digging deep into her emotions and realizations. Colors, forms, and movements all playing a part in her orchestrated conclusion- whether it be one piece or a series for this to happen. Caroline Gonzales obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Texas A&M- Kingsville in 2015. Gonzales has since moved back to San Antonio, where she met her husband, Albert Gonzales. Both having a passion in the arts, and goals for a larger picture, they learned to work together on business endeavors, while still encouraging the individuality of one another’s space and freedom as artists. Gonzales co-owns Southtown Art Gallery with her husband in San Antonio. In 2019, they decided to consolidate their studios and the gallery into one place, making it a studio/workspace and gallery. During this year Gonzales also gave birth to their first child. This gave much change and form to new bodies of work she started creating. In February 2021, Gonzales made the leap and went full-time into her art career.

]]> Bria Woods 56f55b71-cd5d-4a01-b47b-776846d9641e Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:25:51 -0500 291 3 5 false Alicia Sebastian Alicia Sebastian Ms. Alicia Sebastian is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and has been a San Antonio resident for 17 years. Ms. Sebastian has worked in nonprofit development and program management for over ten years leading and serving several community initiatives that support positive outcomes, focusing on mentorship, life, and career readiness concentrated on youth development. Sebastian is also an entrepreneur who owns and operates several businesses and has focused on employing single mothers and recent high school graduates, emphasizing teaching them to start and successfully operate businesses of their own. Her academic studies include Interdisciplinary Leadership, Business Management, and Educational Leadership. Ms. Sebastian is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Essence Preparatory Public School and serves as the Vice-Principal of the San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees.

]]> Ms. Alicia Sebastian is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and has been a San Antonio resident for 17 years. Ms. Sebastian has worked in nonprofit development and program management for over ten years leading and serving several community initiatives that support positive outcomes, focusing on mentorship, life, and career readiness concentrated on youth development. Sebastian is also an entrepreneur who owns and operates several businesses and has focused on employing single mothers and recent high school graduates, emphasizing teaching them to start and successfully operate businesses of their own. Her academic studies include Interdisciplinary Leadership, Business Management, and Educational Leadership. Ms. Sebastian is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Essence Preparatory Public School and serves as the Vice-Principal of the San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees.

]]> Bria Woods faa21a94-7c87-457d-b360-4efb2a34f7a2 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:24:12 -0500 156 3 4 false Amanda Dominguez Amanda Dominguez Amanda Dominguez owns and operates Digital Pro Lab, a full-service professional photo lab located in San Antonio, specializing in image printing and archiving. She has a BA in History and Philosophy from the University of the Incarnate Word. With over 20+ years of experience printing, photo editing, and image archiving, she is dedicated to helping photo takers of all levels document the world and their point of view through printmaking. Amanda Dominguez is an active community and industry member, sitting on the Boards of the Independent Photo Imagers (IPI), Musical Bridges Around the World, and the American Marketing Association.

]]> Amanda Dominguez owns and operates Digital Pro Lab, a full-service professional photo lab located in San Antonio, specializing in image printing and archiving. She has a BA in History and Philosophy from the University of the Incarnate Word. With over 20+ years of experience printing, photo editing, and image archiving, she is dedicated to helping photo takers of all levels document the world and their point of view through printmaking. Amanda Dominguez is an active community and industry member, sitting on the Boards of the Independent Photo Imagers (IPI), Musical Bridges Around the World, and the American Marketing Association.

]]> Bria Woods 0afb80c4-ef17-4fda-a18d-9670203012c8 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:21:21 -0500 248 3 5 false Alexandra Vazquez Alexandra Vazquez Alexandra is a public health advocate and tech startup co-founder based in San Antonio, Texas. She’s passionate about creating spaces that empower people to form healing connections within their community. In her free time she loves baking, traveling, and exploring food & culture with her partner and their two dogs.

]]> Alexandra is a public health advocate and tech startup co-founder based in San Antonio, Texas. She’s passionate about creating spaces that empower people to form healing connections within their community. In her free time she loves baking, traveling, and exploring food & culture with her partner and their two dogs.

]]> Bria Woods b3640f47-22d9-46e1-af9d-c988737dcc94 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:21:11 -0500 365 3 3 false Akaimi the Artist Akaimi the Artist Akaimi Davis, born and raised in Austin, Texas, knew her life’s calling was to become an artist at the age of 5. Fine art is her third career, following 12 years as a licensed hairstylist, as well as a graphic designer and art director for 11 years. Following a very rare cancer diagnosis in 2012, Davis chose to resign from her position as art director for one of the nation’s top 25 retailers. She delved into painting as a full time career to support herself and her three children. While undergoing 2 years of chemotherapy, she sought art as a therapeutic process, which is still utilized today as a form of meditation and prayer. To see more of Akaimi’s story and work, follow her on Instagram @akaimi.the.artist.

]]> Akaimi Davis, born and raised in Austin, Texas, knew her life’s calling was to become an artist at the age of 5. Fine art is her third career, following 12 years as a licensed hairstylist, as well as a graphic designer and art director for 11 years. Following a very rare cancer diagnosis in 2012, Davis chose to resign from her position as art director for one of the nation’s top 25 retailers. She delved into painting as a full time career to support herself and her three children. While undergoing 2 years of chemotherapy, she sought art as a therapeutic process, which is still utilized today as a form of meditation and prayer. To see more of Akaimi’s story and work, follow her on Instagram @akaimi.the.artist.

]]> Bria Woods 465de9a3-ce1c-4b85-99a6-7fe71d8cf490 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:20:52 -0500 205 3 2 false Welcome to Chapter Three : Rest Welcome to Chapter Three : Rest In this third chapter, a new cohort of women discusses the topic of rest. These are women who are changing the landscape of our city and making a tangible impact in our community every day. 

]]> In this third chapter, a new cohort of women discusses the topic of rest. These are women who are changing the landscape of our city and making a tangible impact in our community every day. 

]]> Bria Woods d5744397-ec5d-45ae-97e0-4d0aaae4bfad Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:08:48 -0500 84 3 1 false Katie Pruett Katie Pruett The founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ Magazine, Katie has been working to make sure representation exists within the sustainable fashion space, and that real conversations that lead to accountability and action are happening in fashion. Over the past year, her work with the magazine has expanded to create a bigger platform for Black women and femmes, and artists to reclaim and take up space in ethical and sustainable fashion.

]]> The founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ Magazine, Katie has been working to make sure representation exists within the sustainable fashion space, and that real conversations that lead to accountability and action are happening in fashion. Over the past year, her work with the magazine has expanded to create a bigger platform for Black women and femmes, and artists to reclaim and take up space in ethical and sustainable fashion.

]]> Bria Woods cb1367ad-4a25-4577-af85-3ed7169560d5 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:37:50 -0400 46 2 12 false Sarah Woolsey Sarah Woolsey Sarah Wooley is the owner of The Impact Guild.

]]> Sarah Wooley is the owner of The Impact Guild.

]]> Bria Woods b4628f2c-53e9-4800-8d61-81233183d6ea Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:54:41 -0400 91 2 11 false Brielle Insler Brielle Insler For 15 years Brielle has worked to create brand identities and digital communication strategies for nonprofits, private businesses, and political campaigns ranging from municipal ballot initiatives to serving as Digital Director for Julián Castro’s presidential campaign. She has poured the soul of her work into advocacy and community-building and has made it her goal to uplift women and help amplify the voices of those who are continuously left behind. Brielle currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the board of health equity nonprofit Con Corazón, and the Bexar County Child Welfare Board.

]]> For 15 years Brielle has worked to create brand identities and digital communication strategies for nonprofits, private businesses, and political campaigns ranging from municipal ballot initiatives to serving as Digital Director for Julián Castro’s presidential campaign. She has poured the soul of her work into advocacy and community-building and has made it her goal to uplift women and help amplify the voices of those who are continuously left behind. Brielle currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the board of health equity nonprofit Con Corazón, and the Bexar County Child Welfare Board.

]]> Bria Woods a9ada0b8-be3a-4e8b-81d2-07b6bbbf6ee8 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:28:52 -0400 662 2 10 false Cindy Vela Cindy Vela I hope to uncover what’s inside me — my heart, my mind, and my soul — and to use that light to build something bigger than myself. I believe this life is mine to live, but it is not for me.

]]> I hope to uncover what’s inside me — my heart, my mind, and my soul — and to use that light to build something bigger than myself. I believe this life is mine to live, but it is not for me.

]]> Bria Woods b1c64ac8-d3ad-4215-a792-59ec0d801f7f Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:42:28 -0400 186 2 9 false Stephanie Key Stephanie Key An avid performer of contemporary music, STEPHANIE KEY is the founding and current Artistic Director of SOLI Chamber Ensemble. She received her BM with Distinction in Performance from New England Conservatory in Boston, and she has performed with many orchestras and ensembles across the country and internationally. She is Associate Principal and Eb Clarinetist with the San Antonio Symphony, and serves on the music faculty at Trinity University. Ms. Key is a designated Artist with Buffet Crampon, makers of fine wind instruments.

]]> An avid performer of contemporary music, STEPHANIE KEY is the founding and current Artistic Director of SOLI Chamber Ensemble. She received her BM with Distinction in Performance from New England Conservatory in Boston, and she has performed with many orchestras and ensembles across the country and internationally. She is Associate Principal and Eb Clarinetist with the San Antonio Symphony, and serves on the music faculty at Trinity University. Ms. Key is a designated Artist with Buffet Crampon, makers of fine wind instruments.

]]> Bria Woods 3dbd6778-3e1f-45e2-8fe7-c620c59b3660 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:29:36 -0400 319 2 8 false Kiran Kaur Bains Kiran Kaur Bains Kiran is the President & CEO of SA2020, the nonprofit that drives progress toward a shared community vision for San Antonio through research, storytelling, and practice. She previously served as the first Chief Equity Officer for the City of San Antonio. Kiran is a 2020 Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity.

]]> Kiran is the President & CEO of SA2020, the nonprofit that drives progress toward a shared community vision for San Antonio through research, storytelling, and practice. She previously served as the first Chief Equity Officer for the City of San Antonio. Kiran is a 2020 Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity.

]]> Bria Woods 1f6e0fb4-bc11-435e-9268-4184d704838c Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:25:37 -0400 138 2 7 false Mary Ullmann Japhet Mary Ullmann Japhet Storytelling with intent and purpose is the thread that runs through Mary Ullmann Japhet’s decades-long career as a communications professional, and she tells those stories with enthusiasm and passion. The owner and founder of Japhet Media LLC, Mary provides public relations, media training and video and audio production services for companies, nonprofit organizations, and individual leaders.

Prior to founding Japhet Media in June 2019, Mary spent 18 years as the Senior Vice President, Communications & Community Engagement for San Antonio Sports, the local sports commission. She oversaw the public relations and marketing strategies for NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Fours and numerous other national and international sporting events. A former award-winning TV anchor and reporter, Mary was also the 2019–20 Trinity University Entrepreneur in Residence.

]]> Storytelling with intent and purpose is the thread that runs through Mary Ullmann Japhet’s decades-long career as a communications professional, and she tells those stories with enthusiasm and passion. The owner and founder of Japhet Media LLC, Mary provides public relations, media training and video and audio production services for companies, nonprofit organizations, and individual leaders.

Prior to founding Japhet Media in June 2019, Mary spent 18 years as the Senior Vice President, Communications & Community Engagement for San Antonio Sports, the local sports commission. She oversaw the public relations and marketing strategies for NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Fours and numerous other national and international sporting events. A former award-winning TV anchor and reporter, Mary was also the 2019–20 Trinity University Entrepreneur in Residence.

]]> Bria Woods 13380ceb-542d-4649-96ca-1021d47f2d0e Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:21:05 -0400 110 2 6 false Alex Leticia Zapata Simpson Alex Leticia Zapata Simpson Alexandra Leticia Zapata Simpson is an artist. Her love for creating has made her a proud alumni of Istituto Marangoni with a BA in fashion design as well as an alumnus of The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts with a degree in film television and theater arts. Today Alexandra and her husband Keith Simpson along with their two children sell life in a jar at their local juice bar SQUeeZeRS.

]]> Alexandra Leticia Zapata Simpson is an artist. Her love for creating has made her a proud alumni of Istituto Marangoni with a BA in fashion design as well as an alumnus of The New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts with a degree in film television and theater arts. Today Alexandra and her husband Keith Simpson along with their two children sell life in a jar at their local juice bar SQUeeZeRS.

]]> Bria Woods 299f1334-aeda-457d-bb36-820b3d0ecd1f Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:12:09 -0400 917 2 5 false Leonora Walker Leonora Walker Leonora Walker is the founder and CEO of FREED Texas, which serves formerly incarcerated men and women ages 18 and older living in Bexar County and seeking to improve their lives in order to avoid reoffending. Walker was once formerly incarcerated, but has now been set free and delivered for over six years from incarceration and addiction. 

Leonora Walker is now a Nationally recognized Designated Peer Support Specialist. 

]]> Leonora Walker is the founder and CEO of FREED Texas, which serves formerly incarcerated men and women ages 18 and older living in Bexar County and seeking to improve their lives in order to avoid reoffending. Walker was once formerly incarcerated, but has now been set free and delivered for over six years from incarceration and addiction. 

Leonora Walker is now a Nationally recognized Designated Peer Support Specialist. 

]]> Bria Woods 85833f4f-2ed8-4906-9c5f-9b688343f094 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 01:40:42 -0400 105 2 4 false Rocío Guenther Rocío Guenther Rocío Guenther grew up in Guadalajara, Mexico and bridges two countries, two cultures, and two languages. She currently works as Director of Constituent Services in the Office of San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, where she also serves as LGBTQ liaison.  Rocío previously worked as an International Relations Specialist at the City of San Antonio’s Economic Development Department, where she actively promoted San Antonio’s role on the global stage and helped manage official Sister City relationships by promoting cultural, educational, and economic exchanges.


Prior to her service with the city, Rocío was a bilingual reporter and editorial assistant for the San Antonio Report from 2015 to 2017. Rocío holds a bachelor's in English with a minor in political science from Trinity University and is finishing her Master’s in Public Administration at The University of Texas at San Antonio.  She is a 2021 New Leaders Council Fellow. 

]]> Rocío Guenther grew up in Guadalajara, Mexico and bridges two countries, two cultures, and two languages. She currently works as Director of Constituent Services in the Office of San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, where she also serves as LGBTQ liaison.  Rocío previously worked as an International Relations Specialist at the City of San Antonio’s Economic Development Department, where she actively promoted San Antonio’s role on the global stage and helped manage official Sister City relationships by promoting cultural, educational, and economic exchanges.


Prior to her service with the city, Rocío was a bilingual reporter and editorial assistant for the San Antonio Report from 2015 to 2017. Rocío holds a bachelor's in English with a minor in political science from Trinity University and is finishing her Master’s in Public Administration at The University of Texas at San Antonio.  She is a 2021 New Leaders Council Fellow. 

]]> Bria Woods c659a201-1f68-4917-a1b6-546bcd388d04 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:42:25 -0400 281 2 3 false Hallease Narvaez Hallease Narvaez Hallease is a video producer and digital storyteller based in San Antonio, Texas. She has produced content for PBS, Google, SPANX and YouTube. In 2021 she became an Adobe Creative Resident, and for the next year will focus on producing an independent comedy web series, a video podcast interviewing mostly BIPOC artists about their careers, and teaching others how to tell their own story through online classes. 

]]> Hallease is a video producer and digital storyteller based in San Antonio, Texas. She has produced content for PBS, Google, SPANX and YouTube. In 2021 she became an Adobe Creative Resident, and for the next year will focus on producing an independent comedy web series, a video podcast interviewing mostly BIPOC artists about their careers, and teaching others how to tell their own story through online classes. 

]]> Bria Woods b245ed1e-e79a-4030-8bd2-053f123172df Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:32:24 -0400 220 2 2 false Welcome to Chapter Two: Legacy Welcome to Chapter Two: Legacy In this second chapter, a new cohort of women will take the stage to share their stories. These are individuals who are changing the landscape of our city and making a tangible impact in our community every single day.

]]> In this second chapter, a new cohort of women will take the stage to share their stories. These are individuals who are changing the landscape of our city and making a tangible impact in our community every single day.

]]> Bria Woods db812eb7-4194-455f-96ba-4e0a2ce5328b Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:01:55 -0400 74 2 1 false Lauren Freeman Lauren Freeman Lauren makes Herstory by being a mother, a wife a sister, and a friend. She strives to give her very best to those she loves and a faithful believer that prayer works. 

]]> Lauren makes Herstory by being a mother, a wife a sister, and a friend. She strives to give her very best to those she loves and a faithful believer that prayer works. 

]]> Bria Woods 72293bd5-f705-4366-b26c-c5b054c10a0b Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:56:19 -0500 240 1 17 false Christian Reed-Ogba Christian Reed-Ogba Chris makes herstory as the first Black woman to host Pecha Kucha and she is the co-founder of Ehcü Public Relations.

]]> Chris makes herstory as the first Black woman to host Pecha Kucha and she is the co-founder of Ehcü Public Relations.

]]> Bria Woods d8a9e9b6-7268-4f06-8217-927a40f32658 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:18:00 -0500 191 1 16 false Naomi Sumthin2Say Johnson Naomi Sumthin2Say Johnson Naomi makes herstory as a creative, wife, daughter, sister, queen, a community advocate who has found her voice. And she won't be quiet about it. Naomi is the founder and master artisan of Say That Accessories in San Antonio, Texas. 

]]> Naomi makes herstory as a creative, wife, daughter, sister, queen, a community advocate who has found her voice. And she won't be quiet about it. Naomi is the founder and master artisan of Say That Accessories in San Antonio, Texas. 

]]> Bria Woods c3e70999-411e-4c03-888e-2b0cbfb3d5d3 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:43:00 -0500 60 1 15 false Krystal Hamilton Krystal Hamilton Krystal Hamilton makes herstory as a Pastor at Faith Community SA and owner of JustDogs34 by creating opportunities for spiritual development and growth as well as personal development, job placement, training and entrepreneurship.

]]> Krystal Hamilton makes herstory as a Pastor at Faith Community SA and owner of JustDogs34 by creating opportunities for spiritual development and growth as well as personal development, job placement, training and entrepreneurship.

]]> Bria Woods 23b3c583-dce6-4883-8926-1ba236e6bc31 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:34:55 -0500 89 1 14 false Gabrielle Mgeni Gabrielle Mgeni Gabrielle is making herstory as a marketing and business coach on a mission to help Black business owners overcome their plateau and reach their next level. Gabrielle also makes herstory by educating and encouraging the next generation of entrepreneurs.

]]> Gabrielle is making herstory as a marketing and business coach on a mission to help Black business owners overcome their plateau and reach their next level. Gabrielle also makes herstory by educating and encouraging the next generation of entrepreneurs.

]]> Bria Woods 4a8f8511-94f8-40a8-97db-0518874e1112 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:33:40 -0500 53 1 13 false Rhonda Parramore Rhonda Parramore Rhonda makes herstory as a retired EEO Director for the U.S. Navy, leader in her church, wife, and mother. 

]]> Rhonda makes herstory as a retired EEO Director for the U.S. Navy, leader in her church, wife, and mother. 

]]> Bria Woods efc1599c-daf3-4ef3-bb06-f9f5dd48c474 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:31:29 -0500 121 1 12 false Bria Woods Bria Woods Bria Woods makes herstory as an Executive Digital Producer for a news station and a photographer, published internationally. She loves telling stories that matter and connecting with the people she crosses paths with.

]]> Bria Woods makes herstory as an Executive Digital Producer for a news station and a photographer, published internationally. She loves telling stories that matter and connecting with the people she crosses paths with.

]]> Bria Woods a5ed60da-1c02-4273-92f3-7e17eb4e2b96 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:31:03 -0500 77 1 11 false Nerryl Williams Nerryl Williams Nerryl Williams makes Herstory as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. For 13 years she has proudly served the medical community as a Sonographer, for such a time as this.

]]> Nerryl Williams makes Herstory as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. For 13 years she has proudly served the medical community as a Sonographer, for such a time as this.

]]> Bria Woods 3233c826-ad73-400d-9f0b-c397cb4cef79 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:28:44 -0500 91 1 10 false Rebekah Williams Rebekah Williams Rebekah makes herstory by doing her best to follow God’s plan for her life! She’s an avid actress, teacher, and professional baker and loves to spread joy where she can!


]]> Rebekah makes herstory by doing her best to follow God’s plan for her life! She’s an avid actress, teacher, and professional baker and loves to spread joy where she can!


]]> Bria Woods 7d3ce4db-7ceb-483c-aa80-b0ffce5b857c Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:25:37 -0500 49 1 9 false Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson Andrea is the first black, Poet Laureate of San Antonio 2020-2023. Some of her awards include: Dream Voice 2018, People's Choice Award 2019,  Best Live Entertainment/Band Musician of the Year by the 17th Annual SEA Awards, and The Arts and Letters Award by Friends of San Antonio Public Library.  For more info visit www.andreavocabsanderson.com Instagram Vocabulous or Facebook Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson.

]]> Andrea is the first black, Poet Laureate of San Antonio 2020-2023. Some of her awards include: Dream Voice 2018, People's Choice Award 2019,  Best Live Entertainment/Band Musician of the Year by the 17th Annual SEA Awards, and The Arts and Letters Award by Friends of San Antonio Public Library.  For more info visit www.andreavocabsanderson.com Instagram Vocabulous or Facebook Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson.

]]> Bria Woods 2655884d-bf0b-4582-af7c-b225c7d75ab9 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:24:10 -0500 123 1 8 false Aramis Parker Aramis Parker Aramis Parker is making herstory as a Probation Officer in Bexar County. She keeps God first while helping people change their lives around.

]]> Aramis Parker is making herstory as a Probation Officer in Bexar County. She keeps God first while helping people change their lives around.

]]> Bria Woods 054a933d-e281-4a0d-848d-80cb84166519 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:19:28 -0500 68 1 7 false Piper Vann-Morgan Piper Vann-Morgan Piper Vann-Morgan is making herstory as a Senior at Incarnate Word High School. She is a future HBC/U graduate.

]]> Piper Vann-Morgan is making herstory as a Senior at Incarnate Word High School. She is a future HBC/U graduate.

]]> Bria Woods 4c5d56e0-320e-4bae-ac45-26d5f1f645a9 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:16:24 -0500 18 1 6 false Adrienne Vann Adrienne Vann Adrienne Vann is making herstory by raising two amazing children. She is also a makeup artist and financial advisor.

]]> Adrienne Vann is making herstory by raising two amazing children. She is also a makeup artist and financial advisor.

]]> Bria Woods 469ea8c8-e4c0-4016-9ecf-4df60ccfe012 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:15:17 -0500 62 1 5 false Kan'Dace Brock Kan'Dace Brock Kan’Dace Brock makes herstory by creating space for all humanity. As a Pastor and social worker, she is given the opportunity to remind people they matter to others and they matter to God.

]]> Kan’Dace Brock makes herstory by creating space for all humanity. As a Pastor and social worker, she is given the opportunity to remind people they matter to others and they matter to God.

]]> Bria Woods bb83ea7a-2660-4e4c-8535-a141d15f70b7 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:28:14 -0500 42 1 4 false Morgan Taplin Morgan Taplin Morgan makes herstory by creating a lane for minority black women in entrepreneurship by educating and running Female executives of TX, Mo’s Mangonadas & Eternal Essence event styling in San Antonio, TX.

]]> Morgan makes herstory by creating a lane for minority black women in entrepreneurship by educating and running Female executives of TX, Mo’s Mangonadas & Eternal Essence event styling in San Antonio, TX.

]]> Bria Woods 7e1dce0d-a7e0-407e-ba75-a5417852fdcd Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:27:47 -0500 39 1 3 false Kimiya Factory Kimiya Factory Kimiya Factory is the President/Executive Director of Black Freedom Factory and the Co-Founder of #ChangeRapeCulture. Kimiya makes herstory by believing survivors of trauma and abuse, demanding accountability from political systems, and reimagining futures.


]]> Kimiya Factory is the President/Executive Director of Black Freedom Factory and the Co-Founder of #ChangeRapeCulture. Kimiya makes herstory by believing survivors of trauma and abuse, demanding accountability from political systems, and reimagining futures.


]]> Bria Woods 84fd5a9c-749f-4826-98d1-f1ad177ef628 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:27:00 -0500 42 1 2 false Welcome to Herstory Welcome to Herstory Hola y Bienvenido to the Herstory Project. Bria here, the creator of the Herstory Project. I've curated portraits of some really influential and inspiring women who we'll read about in textbooks one day. And the best part is these portraits can talk. Click play next to each portrait and listen to a short story about what brings these powerful women joy. 

]]> Hola y Bienvenido to the Herstory Project. Bria here, the creator of the Herstory Project. I've curated portraits of some really influential and inspiring women who we'll read about in textbooks one day. And the best part is these portraits can talk. Click play next to each portrait and listen to a short story about what brings these powerful women joy. 

]]> Bria Woods 4354dcee-432e-4c1e-8551-276483bf2eb6 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:23:51 -0500 62 1 17 false