The Angela Santiago Foundation was founded in 2024 to honor the life and legacy of Angela Santiago, a beloved police officer and Army veteran whose infectious smile and selfless spirit left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. Following her tragic passing, family and friends came together to transform loss into a source of hope, creating a foundation dedicated to uplifting young people and fostering positive change in the community.

Life can look great on the outside while on the inside you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or just not yourself anymore. That is where Lisa Kern comes in. She is a Reiki Master, alignment coach, educator, and author who helps women calm their nervous systems, release emotional blocks, and reconnect with who they truly are.

Michelle Chase is the founder of Empower Shift Coaching, a transformative coaching practice that supports women in navigating career burnout, toxic work environments, and major professional transitions with clarity, confidence, and intention.

Say hello to Krystal, the powerhouse and owner behind Kontoured by Krystal, where luxury meets transformation! Her studio in Longmeadow offers non-invasive body contouring, skin tightening, booty enhancements, and so much more. And if you love taking your results home, she’s got you covered with her Skinny Drops, GutBuster, BBL Gummies, and firming lotions—everything you need to keep your glow going.

It all started one morning, three bong hits in, when the founders realized that preroll cones just wouldn’t fit into standard tobacco filters. Instead of shrugging it off, they decided to fix it. That “aha” moment became TarTubes, a product designed to make the smoking experience smoother, smarter, and simply better.

The name itself came from something Nancy shouted out during one of those sessions, and it stuck. Proof that sometimes, the best ideas come when you’re not trying too hard.

Some professionals guide. Others transform. Jennifer Faulkner does both, with insight, creativity, and a deep commitment to building workplace cultures that truly thrive. This month, we’re proud to spotlight Jennifer Faulkner, founder of Innovate Culture Lab, a culture strategist and people-first partner who helps organizations design workplaces that inspire, align, and last.

Some people offer guidance. Others offer transformation. Brenda Edwards does both, with heart, soul, and a deep commitment to spiritual insight. This month, we’re proud to spotlight Brenda Edwards, an intuitive reader, healer, and Human Design guide who helps people return to themselves and live with intention.