Tallahassee Woman Magazine Issues
At Tallahassee Woman Magazine, we are proud to be a publication created by women, for women. Our mission is to empower and inspire women in our community by providing a platform for their voices to be heard and their stories to be shared. We believe that every woman has a unique perspective and experience, and we want to celebrate that diversity through our pages. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our readers and contributors. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just discovered us recently, we appreciate your dedication to our magazine. Your feedback, suggestions, and stories help us to continue growing and improving, and we are grateful for every single one of you. So here’s to all the amazing women out there – keep being your fabulous selves, and we’ll keep sharing your stories!
Analorena Melendez April – May 2024
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Analorena MelendezApril - May 2024 Cover Woman As I look at her helping that brilliant son of hers, it’s hard to imagine how much different things could have been. Had that day nine years ago turned out differently. After a...
Dana Brooks – February – March 2024
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Dana BrooksFebruary - March 2024 Cover Woman ♫ Everybody knows from the coy little wink The girl's got a lot on her mind She's got big thoughts, big dreams... As a teenager, witnessing Sheila E. perform “Glamorous Life” left me in...
December 2023 – January 2024 | Caitlin Yancey Moore
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Caitlin Yancey MooreDecember 2023 -January 2024 Cover Woman When introduced to Caitlin Yancey Moore, one is greeted with a smile that lights up the entire room. Two decades ago, Dr. Amanda Bowden had the privilege of experiencing...
October-November 2023 | Carrie Boyd
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Carrie BoydOctober-November 2023 Cover Woman Written By: Elizabeth RosarioThe Backstory of How I Met Carrie…Carrie and I met at RedEye Coffee when a mutual friend introduced us to work on a local non-profit together. I decided the...
August – September | Dr. Monique Butler
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Dr. Monique ButlerAugust - September 2023 Cover Woman Guest Editor: TaMaryn WatersA mere year ago, destiny led me to meet Dr. Monique Butler, a luminous presence in the world of healthcare leadership. As fellow members of...
June – July 2023 | Kristel Avilus
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Kristel Avilus June-July 2023 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Kelly OtteFirst impressions of Kristel Avilus (pronounced Kris-tell) are universal. She has a kind face and a gentle voice. Her eyes are wonderfully expressive and warm. She...
April – May 2023 | Tina Vidal-Duart
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Tina Vidal-DuartApril - May 2023 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Heather ThomasWhat are limits or perceived limits? For some, they could be growing up in a household that instilled a sense of survival and financial insecurity. Born and...
February – March 2023 | Jeanné Freeman, Adrian Cooksey and Brandi Knight
Cover Photography by Jennifer PowellJeanné FreemanFebruary-March 2023 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Paula DeBoles JohnsonMy WHY just recently had a major impact on me. Edwin and I found out we were pregnant in 2020 with our first (and only) daughter. It was the start of...
December – January 2023 | Tanya Evans
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Tanya Evans December-January 2023 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Cristina Carter Ms. Tanya Evans is the petite but powerful owner of Eight Five Zero salon. Guided by faith, she is fierce and loyal and believes in putting forth her...
October – November 2022 | Marcia Warfel
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Marcia WarfelOctober-November 2022 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Elizabeth Ricci"Echar pa'lante" is the Spanish phrase my friend Marcia Warfel lives by. It loosely translates to "keep moving forward." Marcia's story is one of...
August-September 2022 | Kira Derryberry
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Kira DerryberryAugust-September 2022 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Dr. Michelle MitchamCreativity and compassion are the first two words I think of, after brilliant and beautiful when thinking of Kira Derryberry. I first spent time...
June-July 2022 Dr. Kanesha Cole
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Dr. Kanesha ColeJune-July 2022 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Laci SwannWhen our paths cross with a brilliant, lovely person, someone with a kind heart and refreshingly gentle spirit, we often assume they face fewer obstacles due to...
April – May 2022 Dr. Michelle Mitcham
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Dr. Michelle MitchamApril-May 2022 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Laci SwannI remember first meeting Dr. Mitcham virtually via Zoom during a Women United event in Spring 2021 when we were two of the six women panelists presenting for...
February – March 2022 Super Heroes
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Dr. Chanta HaywoodFebruary-March 2022 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Laci SwannEarning her Ph.D. from the University of California at San Diego at the age of 27, Dr. Chanta Haywood has been a pillar of brilliance and leadership for...
December 2021 – January 2022 | Cover Berniece Cox
Cover Photography by Kira Derryberry Berneice Cox December-January 2022 Cover Woman Guest Editor: Heather Thomas For many who grow up in and around poverty, there's a before and an after. It's a moment when they realize that their world isn't like the one others are...