Celebrating One Year and 100 Inspiring Leaders

As I sit down to write a few words celebrating the one-year birthday of Awakened Magazine, I find myself asking, “Who should this article be about?”

• Should I dive into the backstory of why we launched the publication?
• Should I honor the 100 incredible leaders we’ve featured this year?
• Or should I speak directly to you—our subscribers—and cast a vision for what’s to come?

The truth is… I want to do all three.

While I may be the driving force behind the vision and daily momentum of Awakened Magazine, this platform is so much bigger than me. I truly believe that I—we—have been given a mission: to amplify the voices of conscious leaders, healers, and coaches who are here to be channels of love, transformation, healing, and awakening.

My mission—our mission—is to help these leaders fulfill their mission.

That’s why we invest so much time, energy, and resources into sharing their stories and messages with you. These leaders are some of the most passionate and gifted individuals on the planet. Some are well-known. Others may be new to you—but they are all worth your time. Their voices matter. Their stories matter. They are the reason I’ve chosen to pour my life into creating and curating Awakened Magazine.

Many of them are serving quietly, behind the scenes—doing their best to navigate the overwhelming world of online marketing—when all they really want to do is help people. Heal people. Love people.

To those leaders: I honor you. I appreciate you. I love you.

And to our subscribers—those who tune into our interviews, read our articles, and listen to our podcast—you’re at the center of every decision we make. Every piece of content we create begins with a few simple questions:

• Will this help our subscribers embrace their unique role as love and light on this planet?

• Will they be inspired, informed, or empowered by this message on consciousness, mindfulness, or spirituality?

• Will they feel moved to share it with their friends, family, or community?

Some of what we publish may feel a bit “out there” for the average person. That’s okay. I’ll always be the one asking the grounded, clarifying questions—especially on behalf of those who are new to this path. My heart is with the seekers…the ones emerging from traditional religion or a long-standing belief in self-sufficiency. I’ve walked both of those paths. I know the ache of asking, “Is this all there is?” And I feel called to shine a light for those on that journey.

The future is bright—for you, for me, and for Awakened Magazine. We’re just getting started, and we’re honored to be walking this path with you. Our commitment is to create the highest-quality resources possible with the tools and team we have today.

In the coming year, you can look forward to:

• More educational interviews and articles through Awakened Magazine.

• More inspiring stories in our upcoming Awakened Hearts co-authored books.

• More tools to discover conscious events and podcasts on Awakened Lifestyle.

• More powerful in-person experiences, like our first Awakened Lifestyle Expo (coming soon!)

And of course…more dreams, more ideas, and more ways to amplify the voices of the leaders we love and the readers we serve.

Awakened Magazine wouldn’t exist without the love and unwavering support of my partner, Mandy Adams. She is such a gift—encouraging, challenging, and walking with me through it all. I’m also deeply grateful for the incredible team that serves alongside us: Julia, Andrew, Desi, Dianne, and the many others who’ve contributed their heart and hands over the past year. Your dedication, creativity, and care mean the world to me.

I’ll leave you with the words I wrote over a year ago—words that continue to guide everything we do and embody the world we envision:

At Awakened Magazine, we envision a world where everyone is awakened to Love. We believe you come from Love, are healed by Love, and express yourself most fully when you love yourself and others.

Most simply…you are Love.

Our mission is to foster a global awakening to this Love by sharing the wisdom and experiences of those dedicated to making a positive impact in our world. By amplifying the voices of visionaries, spiritual teachers, holistic practitioners, and changemakers, we seek to catalyze healing and transformation on our planet.