Dear Reader, As August draws to a close, we find ourselves in that unique space where the warmth of summer lingers, but the promise of autumn starts to beckon. It’s a time when our summer sandals make way for autumn’s chunkiest knits and the sleekest patent leathers, and the lazy days by the beach are replaced by the buzz of new projects and fresh goals. You may also like The last days of summer bring a subtle shift in our mindset—a blend of nostalgia for carefree days and excitement (and let's face it a bit of dread) for the new beginnings that come with the back-to-work season.

Thankfully in this special Women x Women digital issue, we celebrate the women who inspire us to embrace this season of change with confidence and style. These women, from various fields including fashion, beauty, culture, business, and NGOs, embody the spirit of ambition, resilience, and creativity that we so admire. "Patricia has created a network that empowers women like us to demystify the journey to personal and financial success.

" Our cover star, , is a true embodiment of the spirit of this issue. As the founder of , Patricia has created a network that empowers women like us to demystify the journey to personal and financial success. What began as a passion project has blossomed into a thriving community of over 500K women who are learning, growing, and achieving their goals together.

Patricia’s ability to balance her career as an investment banker while building this platform is nothin.