Meet the Voices Behind Connected Woman Magazine

Celebrating the Women Who Share Their Stories, Perspectives, Expertise, and Inspiration

At Connected Woman Magazine, we believe that every woman has a voice worth hearing, a story worth sharing, and something valuable to contribute. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming an incredible community of women who have generously shared their knowledge, personal experiences, professional expertise, creativity, and unique perspectives with our readers.

From our current contributors to the talented women who have graced our pages in years past, each has played a meaningful role in helping us create a space where women can learn from one another, discover new perspectives, find encouragement, and build genuine connections.

We invite you to get to know the women behind the words.

Explore their individual biographies, discover their personal and professional journeys, and take a moment to visit the websites, businesses, social platforms, and other resources they’ve shared. Whether they’re authors, entrepreneurs, advocates, coaches, creatives, or everyday women with extraordinary insight, there’s so much more to discover beyond their contributions to our magazine.

Be sure to visit their individual author and column pages to explore their published articles, revisit their insights, and learn more about the topics and causes that matter most to them.

Most importantly, we encourage you to support these women beyond the pages of Connected Woman Magazine. Read their work, share their articles, explore their businesses, purchase their books, follow their platforms, and celebrate the endeavors they’ve worked so hard to build.

Our contributors are more than names attached to articles. They’re women with passions, purposes, experiences, and stories that deserve continued visibility and support.

Because connection shouldn’t end when you finish reading an article. It should be where something meaningful begins.

Thank you to every woman, past and present, who has contributed her voice to Connected Woman Magazine. Your words, wisdom, and willingness to share have helped shape our community.

Explore. Read. Connect. Support.

Connected Woman Magazine — Share your journey. Connect with hers.

OUR MOST RECENT CONTRIBUTORS

Allistar Banks

Multigenerational Author, Creative Entrepreneur, and Women’s Empowerment Advocate

Allistar Banks is a multigenerational author, creative entrepreneur, and women’s empowerment advocate dedicated to helping others reconnect with their voice, confidence, and purpose through storytelling.

Lani Shaw, Esq.

ICF Certified Executive Career Coach

Lani Shaw is an ICF certified executive career coach focused on supporting professionals as they position themselves for promotion and assisting them with developing sustainable systems to prevent burnout. Lani also consults on leadership development, employee engagement, wellness and other career related topics.

Martha Fernandez, LCSW

Co-Founder and Author

Martha Fernandez, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of CEREVITY, a private-pay concierge network of independent licensed clinicians built for high achievers. She is the author of Wired to Burn: A Therapist's Guide for High Achievers Running on Fumes.

Lillie Mae

Founder

Lillie Mae is an Award-Winning Brand Strategist, International Speaker, and Visibility Architect. She has helped entrepreneurs and professionals increase their visibility and revenue by strategically positioning them as go-to experts. As founder of the Glambitious® Brand, she has empowered thousands worldwide through live events, strategic coaching, courses, media, and consulting.

Mirvatte Mtanos

Architect & Designer

Mirvatte Mtanos is a Lebanese interior architect and graphic designer, and the founder of Mirvatte Architect & Design. She specializes in creating cohesive visual identities that bridge branding, spatial design, and the psychology of human experience—helping businesses express their vision through both visual and physical environments.

Keldamuzik

Recording Artist, Actress, Television Host And Entrepreneur

Keldamuzik, also known as Diva, is a Bay Area recording artist, actress, television host and entrepreneur. She is the creator and host of Diva Talk Tonite, available on Tubi, and founder of the TAMZ beret brand. Her work spans music, screen entertainment and fashion.

Myown Holmes, MBA

Founder and CEO of The Prism Effect

Myown Holmes, MBA, is a business strategist, speaker, and advocate for minority women entrepreneurs. With a focus on the intersection of mindset, business, and wellness, she works to help women in leadership build thriving businesses without sacrificing the life they are working so hard to create.

Sascha Ealey

Published Author & Essayist

Sascha Ealey is a published author, essayist, and mother of two whose writing explores identity, motherhood, relationships, mental health, and personal transformation. She is the author of Dry Bones, a memoir, and several other creative works. Through personal storytelling, she seeks to encourage women to embrace their experiences, reclaim their voices, and recognize the beauty in becoming.

Stefanie Magness

REPUTATION STRATEGIST | SPEAKER | TRAINER | AUTHOR

Stefanie Magness is a reputation strategist, speaker, trainer, and founder of Elevate Visibility Group. With more than 28 years of experience in public affairs, communications, and leadership, she teaches professionals and entrepreneurs how to recognize their accomplishments, communicate their value, and speak confidently about their work. She is the author of Put Your Paper Back on the Wall™ and believes women deserve to tell the full story of what they bring, without shrinking it to make someone else comfortable.

Interested in Becoming a Contributor?

Have a passion for writing, valuable expertise to share, or a unique perspective that could inspire, inform, or empower other women? Connected Woman Magazine welcomes women who are interested in adding their voices to our growing community of contributors. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, seasoned professional, entrepreneur, or storyteller, we’d love for you to explore the opportunity to share your insights with our readers.

Visit our Be A Contributor page to learn more about our contributor opportunities, guidelines, and submission requirements.

Your voice matters. Your perspective has value. Your words could be exactly what another woman needs to read.

Visit our be a contributor page now!