I AM SHE June 25

Hey Girl Hey, ​There’s something undeniably powerful about a woman who chooses to rise — especially in spaces that were never designed for her to win. ​This month’s theme, “Breaking Ceilings in Male-Dominated Spaces,” is not just a statement — it’s a celebration. A celebration of every woman who has dared to lead in boardrooms, pulpits, classrooms, and communities where her voice was once silenced, questioned, or overlooked. ​This issue is for the trailblazers, the glass-ceiling shatters, and the quiet warriors who carry both strength and grace. It's for the women who know the weight of being “the only,” but rise anyway — not to fit in, but to stand out and create new space for others to follow. ​I’m especially honored to shine our spotlight on a woman who embodies this theme in every way: NaToya Richardson. Her story is one of legacy, perseverance, and divine calling. As a pastor, mentor, educator, author, and community advocate, NaToya reminds us that purpose doesn’t require permissi