From Life to Literature: Rachel Porter Debuts Her Fire Dance Flow
“I see fire as the fires of life. There is so much beauty in this world, but there are also hardships, and I call those the fires we walk through. Over time, I’ve come to see that those fires don’t just burn — they refine. They shape us. I’ve learned not to run from them.”
Flourish and Femme Art Fair
Hotel Contessa hosted a celebration of female artistry, craftsmanship, and community, where guests explored an extraordinary exhibition of artwork from local female artists.
No Telescope Necessary: Stars Shine Bright at the Inaugural Celestial Awards
Featuring awards like the “Carol” (for legendary excellence and women’s advocacy, named after trailblazing San Antonian multi-hyphenate Carol Burnett) and the “Lila” (for excellence in civic leadership, sharing its namesake with Lila Cockrell, the first woman elected mayor of San Antonio), it was an evening for honoring the women doing the hard work now, by channeling the women who did the hard work back then
Wine, Women & Shoes
The day was an irresistible blend of fashion and compassion with women coming together to get glamorous with their girlfriends while enjoying incredible varietals from top winemakers––all for a good cause.

