role model Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/tag/role-model/ San Antonio Magazine For Women to Connect, Inspire and Encourage the Women of San Antonio Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:28:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://sawoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-woman-ico-32x32.jpg role model Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/tag/role-model/ 32 32 Role Model Gabriella Salinas https://sawoman.com/2025/11/role-model-gabriella-salinas/ https://sawoman.com/2025/11/role-model-gabriella-salinas/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:24:41 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29504   Gabriella Salinas Giving Back to Nonprofits Fuels Young Chamber of Commerce Dynamo’s Energy By Blithe Wiley  |  Photography by David Teran   When people learn that Greater San Antonio Chamber Communications Manager Gabriella Salinas is 23 and holds not only a bachelor’s but also a master’s degree, the typical thought is “Wait…what?” Salinas, a […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/11/role-model-gabriella-salinas/feed/ 0 Role Model Michelle Raza https://sawoman.com/2025/09/role-model-michelle-raza/ https://sawoman.com/2025/09/role-model-michelle-raza/#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:09:27 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29320   Empowering Others Through Emotional and Career Coaching By Antonio Gutierrez  |  Photography by David Teran     In 2016, Michelle Raza felt her personal life was spinning out of control. Her marriage was failing, she was overweight, grieving the loss of her mother, who passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease, and was generally stressed out […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/09/role-model-michelle-raza/feed/ 0 Role Model Saige Thomas https://sawoman.com/2025/07/role-model-saige-thomas/ https://sawoman.com/2025/07/role-model-saige-thomas/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:07:39 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29091   Unstoppable: Military Medic to Fashion Week Visionary By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by Jennifer Denton   When Saige Thomas left the military after 11 years, she had mapped out her next move in marketing. In addition, “I got a $15,000 bonus and did what anybody would do,” she laughs. “I bought a camera and […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/07/role-model-saige-thomas/feed/ 1 Role Model – Kendall Cooper https://sawoman.com/2025/05/role-model-kendall-cooper/ https://sawoman.com/2025/05/role-model-kendall-cooper/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 00:14:56 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28967   Advocating for Change By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by Suzanne Pack   At 18, Kendall Cooper is demonstrating what it means to lead with purpose. A native of Castroville, a senior at Providence Catholic School, and a future environmental science major, she brings curiosity, creativity, and community awareness to everything she does. Whether she […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/05/role-model-kendall-cooper/feed/ 0 Role Models – Jen and Paige Hardy https://sawoman.com/2025/03/role-models-jen-and-paige-hardy/ https://sawoman.com/2025/03/role-models-jen-and-paige-hardy/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:33:08 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28798     A Sisters’ Journey By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran     Sisterhood is deeply rooted in love, resilience, and mutual understanding. For Jen and Paige Hardy, navigating their relationship wasn’t always easy, with childhood friction and sibling rivalry extending well into adulthood. However, through dedicated personal growth and a commitment to […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/03/role-models-jen-and-paige-hardy/feed/ 0 Role Model – Abby Colbath https://sawoman.com/2025/01/role-model-abby-colbath/ https://sawoman.com/2025/01/role-model-abby-colbath/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2025 18:27:52 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28622   The Ministry of Retail By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   Being your authentic self and sharing personal stories with transparency is rare. Abby Colbath, a San Antonio native, is the exception. She never dreamed of her future journey as a business owner or as someone who would struggle so much with […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/01/role-model-abby-colbath/feed/ 1 Power Couple https://sawoman.com/2024/11/power-couple/ https://sawoman.com/2024/11/power-couple/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:52:59 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28540   By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   Ed and Stephanie Newton pour their hearts into leading Community Bible Church (CBC) in San Antonio, profoundly impacting our community. Ed’s passionate sermons inspire countless individuals, while Stephanie’s hands-on support in ministry helps create a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Together, they’ve cultivated a space where faith, […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/11/power-couple/feed/ 2 Role Model – Ashley Goforth https://sawoman.com/2024/09/role-model-ashley-goforth/ https://sawoman.com/2024/09/role-model-ashley-goforth/#comments Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:21:35 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28212   Advocating for Others By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by Suzanne Pack   Ashley Goforth, a junior at the University of Texas at Austin, exudes a remarkable level of poise and self-assurance, but this was not always the case. Her journey is a testament to resilience, confidence, and an unwavering drive to push beyond perceived […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/09/role-model-ashley-goforth/feed/ 1 Role Model Priya Deva https://sawoman.com/2024/07/role-model-priya-deva/ https://sawoman.com/2024/07/role-model-priya-deva/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:29:12 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=27979     Listening & Respect – The Basis for an Acting Career By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   As a first-generation Southeast Asian Indian woman born in Canada and raised in the U.S., Priya Deva’s background has shaped her perspective. Multilingual and driven to succeed, she was captivated by the world, always […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/07/role-model-priya-deva/feed/ 0 Role Model Grace Uwizeye-Allen https://sawoman.com/2024/05/grace-uwizeye-allen/ https://sawoman.com/2024/05/grace-uwizeye-allen/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 21:11:23 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=27821   Role Model Grace Uwizeye-Allen Navigating Worlds Through Human Connection   By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by Suzanne Pack   Grace Uwizeye-Allen has mastered the art of etiquette and protocol, equipping her to navigate seamlessly across diverse social circles.   She has an innate ability to connect on a human level and transform any environment […]

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