Flourishing in a Time of Change

Words by Guadalupe Triana Photos by Eric Morales

For a person to make an impact in their community, it must first come from the heart—something the following four women know a thing or two about.

In their own unique way, these women are taking a radical approach to bring change to their community, to ensure their voices are heard, and to stand up for what they believe. Even during a time clouded by uncertainty and a looming health crisis, they continue to prove that they are resilient. 

Through community, connection, and innovation, these women are using their voices and talents to send a message, to bring people together, and to create stronger communities of individuals who inspire one another.

In the face of adversity, these inspirational women continue doing what they do best: grow and prosper.

Creating a Just Future:
Martha Cotera
Writer, Historian,
& Community Leader

Inside Martha Cotera’s office is a grand, wooden bookshelf that displays a colorful array of her most powerful tools to date: books. On the shelf are plenty of influential titles, like La Historia de México and The New Jim Crow, books that have clearly inspired Martha’s work through the years.

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Empowerment
in Entertainment: Brina Turner
Jump On It

Whether it’s attending rallies with Black Austin Coalition, or booking popular artists for the Jump On It festival series, everything Brina Turner does is for her community. 

Nowadays, the activist, entrepreneur, and Jump On It operations director stays busy finding new ways for her and her husband, artist and community leader Charles “Nook” Turner, to uplift and celebrate the people around them.

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Awakening the
Inner Goddess: Sheila Lopez
La Divina Latina

Growing up, Sheila Lopez was never the type of girl to stop and pose for a picture. In fact, to avoid the camera, she would usually volunteer to snap the pic.  

But today, the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blogger’s radiant digital presence is celebrated by a community Sheila has helped create.

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