Femininity. Power. Beauty. Strength. Many of us grow up with preconceived notions of what these words mean. But today’s women reveal a side of these attributes that goes beyond stereotypes, beyond what we’ve been raised to believe about girlhood. This is Girl Power.

The articles in the upcoming pages share the various ways Girl Power lives on in us. Each woman has her own empowering story, a past that has shaped the beautiful soul she is today, and a passion that drives her toward a promising future. These women have embraced Girl Power in myriad ways; may we stand in solidarity as our lives become the guidepost for girls of tomorrow. As you celebrate womanhood and our shared accomplishments, embrace your own unique Girl Power. Allow yourself to love what makes you a woman and what gives you a timeless force of nature.

May you cherish your Girl Power to the fullest, Pamela Cangioli (editor)