Where there are women, there is magic.

 There are so many amazing women in our communities whose stories deserve to be shared. We’re incredibly proud to be on this journey.

Behind the scenes, this journal has been lovingly put together by three passionate storytellers: Anna Colville-Smith (chief wrangler and expert connector - ACS Marketing Consultancy), Sarah-Jayne Shine (masterful designer and creative visionary - Lemonface Creative) and Jess Deacon (editor, writer and word-finesser - Deacon Rd).

Motivated by a desire to document some of the compelling stories within her community, it was Anna’s idea to bring this inspired project of hers to fruition. It’s been a great pleasure to collaborate together as a trio to give life to a publication that we hope will stick around for a while. 

Not only has it become a powerful way to inspire, educate and uplift others, but it has also provided an opportunity to give back to two local women’s charities - Kāpiti Women’s Centre and Horowhenua Women’s Refuge - with the proceeds of this journal heading their way to support the important work they do in helping women to rise. 

There are so many amazing women in our community whose stories deserve to be shared, and we have only scratched the surface. We look forward to the next collection of wonderful stories. Please do get in touch if you’d like us to save you a space by emailing anna@acsmarketing.co.nz.