May/June 2025

Trailblazing Women: Dr. Joan Sung

Trailblazing Women: Dr. Joan Sung

Author, speaker

It wasn’t until I was in my early 30s that I realized I am the quintessential bias interrupter. I grew up being described as “rebellious” and “stubborn.” As an adult, I began renaming myself as “outspoken” and “assertive.” Indignance was in my blood as a hot-headed (excuse me, passionate) Korean American daughter of immigrants. I…

Still Time to Catch Camano’s Studio Tour

Still Time to Catch Camano’s Studio Tour

The long-running island art event returns for its encore weekend May 17-18

If you’re up for a scenic drive and love discovering art where it’s made, the Camano Island Studio Tour is worth the trip. Now in its 26th year, what began as a 14-venue event listed on a single sheet of paper has evolved into one of the North Puget Sound’s most beloved art experiences. If…

Trailblazing Women

Trailblazing Women

Resilience. Determination. Self belief.

These 10 women embrace challenges as opportunities, demonstrate courage in the face of adversity, and stay true to their values while breaking barriers. These are their stories of persistence and progress. Arts Dr. Joan Sung – Author, speaker Johnaye Kendrick – Grammy Award-winning professor of music at Cornish College of the Arts Tariqa Waters –…

Trailblazing Women: Melinda French Gates

Trailblazing Women: Melinda French Gates

Founder of Pivotal, co-founder of the Gates Foundation, and author of The Moment of Lift and The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward

Shortly after my first book came out in 2019, an interviewer asked me: “Who or what is the greatest love of your life?” I answered in a heartbeat. “It’s an unbreakable tie between the foundation we started, the man I started it with, and the three children we have together.” The version of me who…

Publisher's Note: Trailblazing Women - The Power of Courage and Vision

Publisher’s Note: Trailblazing Women – The Power of Courage and Vision

Thought leaders share diverse perspectives, challenge gender norms

Women should run the world. I believe the world would simply be better if there were more female CEOs, board members, founders, and yes, presidents. In this “Trailblazing Women” issue — on stands now and available by subscription —  we are privileged to feature extraordinary women whose contributions across technology, health care, social justice, and…