San Diego’s Toughest Athletes Aren’t On the Team You Think

The city’s women-led, grassroots roller derby scene runs on solidarity and strength
San Diego’s First Mental Health Center Designed for Women

Monima Wellness Center is providing a much-needed safe space for mental health treatment
Callie’s General Manager Has the Mother of All Resumes

Ann Sim partnered with chef Travis Swikard to build a million-dollar baby—and now they’re doing it again
The San Diego Investor Funding Women Entrepreneurs Locally

The founder of Stella and Ad Astra Ventures has helped provide $100M in funding for women-led start-ups
Tootris’ On-Demand Services Help Combat the Childcare Crisis

The woman-founded company unites parents, employers, agencies, and more than 200,000 providers in one interface
Local Brand JIV Athletics Says “No Mo’ to Cameltoe”

The Del Mar-based company specializes in flattering undergarments to support the female anatomy under spandex
Pan Y Paz Set to Open New Brick-and-Mortar in 2024

The grassroots baking collective & first-woman owned baker’s cooperative sets its sights on a permanent home
Yes, She Canned

You and Yours Distilling Co. founder Laura Johnson on creating a distilling empire
A Cider-Soaked Adventure Lodge Is Coming to North Park

Bivouac Ciderworks co-founder Lara Worm talks her new venture and finding success in a male-dominated industry
The Sweetest Sober Sanctuary for LGBTQ Youth in Hillcrest

Candy Pushers’ first queer owners rebranded the 27-year-old shop as safe place for teens in a bar-heavy gay scene
How Three Sisters Transformed a Medical Diagnosis Into a Skincare Brand

The founders of Dirt Don’t Hurt have one whammy ingredient to thank for their success
The Woman Behind Bitchin’ Sauce’s Dripping Success

Starr Edwards started slinging the almond-based sauce at San Diego farmers markets—now it’s a worldwide brand
Publisher’s Note: Embodying the Spirit of Ellen Browning Scripps

SDM CEO Claire Johnson on celebrating women in this year’s November edition
San Diego Magazine’s Celebrating Women 2022 Nominations

Submit Your Nomination Today for the 2022 Celebrating Women Awards