This moment would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my team, my family, and the incredible community that surrounds me.

Because of you, this project will be a beacon of inspiration for the generations of women and girls who look up to us.

A special and heartfelt thanks goes out to the remarkable women featured in this magazine. They embraced my wild ideas, trusted me with styling and posing for portraits, dedicated hours to photoshoots, and engaged in the exciting and lengthy "big reveal" process. For every one of your emails, calls, and text messages I am profoundly grateful.

To the families and friends of these remarkable women, I extend my gratitude as well. Every woman showcased in these pages discovered their inner strength and courage not only within themselves, but also within the loving embrace of your support.

Dorly Roy, Portrait Artist