Five years ago, THEWILL DOWNTOWN began—featuring trending topics, celebrities, politicians, business leaders, and philanthropists. Since then, we have increased the number of pages to bring you more content, as you’ve invited us into your homes. We have celebrated fashion, beauty, wellness, careers, and more.

This anniversary issue is a thank-you note. To our readers, writers, contributors, and partners: you built this with us; we couldn’t have done this without you. To the people who trusted us with their stories: we are grateful.  To the Publisher: thank you for believing in me. As we look ahead, we promise to stay curious and honest, bringing you content that you will find interesting. We will continue to spotlight ideas that feel exciting and last a lifetime, and we’ll keep making a magazine rich in content. This anniversary issue is not just a milestone; it is a moment of reflection and resolve. Through changing times, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to excellence and authenticity.

For our cover story, we look back at some of the most memorable interviews and features from the last year, highlighting stories that capture our vision, growth, and continued commitment to purposeful storytelling. Check it out on pages 8 to 10.

Technology was created to simplify life, and yet for many people, notifications interrupt focus, leaving little room for rest. The challenge remains learning to engage technology on your own terms. Our tech page highlights ways to stay digitally connected without losing control. Scroll to page 17 for this.

Here’s to the future.

Until next week, enjoy your read.