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letter from the editor by Judith B. Taylor The issue of women supporting women generates a range of emotions. In our Up Front story, writer Ellen Gray introduces us to women who make it their life’s work to help other women, demonstrating the importance of authentic collaboration. If ever there was a woman who made it on her own and became a world champion in her sport, it is Michelle Roark. She’s not only an Olympian, world renowned skier with World Cup wins, but also an international entrepreneur. Read about her amazing journey.
Subscribe and read more about these and other features in the current issue. December/January 2008 Features:
Profile: (On The Cover) She Is Living Her Dreams - Michelle Roark is an Olympic competitor with her very own perfume company Michelle Roark is a rarity. A vivacious, energetic athlete who, through sheer determination, grit and an unwavering belief in her dreams, single-handedly pulled herself up by the bootstraps to compete in the Winter Olympics, obtain a degree in chemical engineering, marry the man of her dreams and create a successful perfume company.... (read more)

Up Front: Women Helping Women - Meet five leaders dedicated to making life better for others For several years, stories have circulated lamenting the fact that when it comes to reaching out, women are reluctant to help other women succeed. Perhaps at one level this is true. We’ve all heard stories about women fighting their way to the top of the corporate ladder, and once there, fighting tooth and nail to protect their spot. But for every story like that, there are hundreds more that tell a much different story... (read more)

Family Issues: A New Start For A New Year - How to Achieve your resolutions once and for all The holidays are approaching, and not far behind is the New Year. As people celebrate with family and friends, New Year’s resolutions tend to be on everyone’s mind. This can be an exciting time as it offers a clean slate for the upcoming year. Individuals are anticipating a better year, and they are prepared to let the previous year go and open themselves up to possibilities of achieving what they did not accomplish last year. Most people are energized.... (read more)

Dollars & Sense: Families With The Midas Touch - Wealth transfer requires trust and communication When we hear the family names of Rockefeller, Vanderbilt or Kennedy, we usually associate them with vast amounts of wealth. We may think of their ancestors, who worked hard, built empires and were rewarded with wealth beyond imagination. As these titans of business and industry passed on, so did their wealth, often to the next generation... (read more)

Role Model: A Role Model With A Mission - Sara Alonzo makes her mark raising funds for the Denver Rescue Mission I love working in ministries. It is incredible,” says the enthusiastic Sara Alonzo, a role model for those young women who would like to work in the nonprofit community or in a faith-based organization. “Seeing lives change” is a powerful motivator for Sara, who learned about giving early in life and honed her heartfelt skills in undergraduate studies and also in professional environments. Feeling, as she does, that... (read more)

Travel: Magic Mountain - Aspen's attractions span all four season Glitz, fun and extravagant are a few of the many words describing world-famous Aspen, Colo. It’s also one of the most beautiful places on earth, which is why Coloradoans, as well as visitors from all over the world, continue to make it one of the state’s most popular destinations... (read more)