It’s March 8— Happy International Women’s Day. To celebrate, we’ve rounded up our Top 10 Most Read Articles About Women since 2015.
Check out what made the list.
1) Style Sense: Maya Ramirez
January, Issue 1, 2016
Our first article about the local fashion designing youngster, Maya Ramirez, caught local attention. At the time, we only knew Ramirez as a student at Toledo School for the Arts and as a contender on Project Runway Junior. We had no idea that the Glass City native would take home top honors by winning the competition.
2) Women in Business
March, Issue 2, 2015
Our annual issue honors local women who have broken the glass ceiling by developing their own small business.
3) More than a Troupe: The Sisterhood of the Travelling T-Town Tassels
March, Issue 2, 2015
The sassy and classy burlesque troupe dished on how they empower women and encourage body positivity. Later, we took an closer look at performer Ruby Jade’s unique look in our September, Issue 1 Style Sense.
4) Growing Toledo is a Hands-on Experience: Making it Work at Handmade Toledo
September, Issue 2, 2015
Jessica “Oh Sew Betty” Crossfield’s Maker’s Shoppe, Handmade Toledo, is Toledo’s favorite DIY oasis.
May, Issue 2, 2015
On Sunday, May 17, Toledo was shocked by the untimely and violent passing of Cat Lambert, of wheresthecat.com.
6) Toledo’s Vintage Queens: The Queens of second-hand clothing and home décor in the 419
November, Issue 2, 2015
We embraced vintage, dove into wardrobes, and rounded up the best locales to pick up retro items to amp up the style of our closets and homes.
7) Girl Talk: Creative duo, Girl Group, has it in the bag
October, Issue 1, 2015
Toledo-native, Maude Kasperzak, returned to town with her creative partner, Natalie Ebaugh, to show off their cute and creative handbags. We caught up with both to find out how to make creative collaborations work.
8) Tatiana Owens stars in The Croswell Opera House's Memphis: Toledo talent returns
July, Issue 3, 2015
Another Toledo School for the Arts prodigy, Tatiana Owens, returned to our area to star in the Croswell Opera House’s Memphis. We talked to the TSA grad about life as a star and love for her hometown.
9) Playbook, Advocating Opportunity: Toledo non-profit takes on human trafficking
November, Issue 2, 2015
Dorian Slaybod met with Megan Mattimoe, the founder of Advocating Opportunity, a local program dedicated to advising and protecting trafficked and exploited persons.
10) Strumming along to intuition: Madison Roy strikes a chord with the Fender Custom Shop
April, Issue 2, 2015
Local artist, Madison Roy, told us all about her jump from painting on the beach to painting Fender’s coveted Custom Shop guitars.