SheRises
SPECIAL ISSUE
INSPIRE | EMPOWER | DISCOVER
When the world demanded more,
she chose herself.
she listened, to heal, to rise again
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Acknowledgements
Editorial
Founder & Editor in Chief Kim La Ferla
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The Collaborators & Contributors
Continue to BELIEVE and let's #risetogether
Special Thanks
With a heart full of gratitude, I want to honour those
who stood by me, not just in celebration, but in
silence, in patience, in unwavering belief. To my
family and friends, your quiet presence meant
everything. You let me retreat when I needed to,
without judgment or pressure, and you stood ready
when I was ready. I believe you always knew this day
would come and that there was more of me waiting
to rise.
To technology, a force that has challenged me and
empowered me in equal measure, thank you.
Though I’ve wrestled with its complexities, I deeply
respect the minds that create these tools, allowing
me to bring this publication to life in my own way. It
is exciting to be part of a world where innovation
meets creativity.
To my cherished subscribers, your messages
checking in on me touched my soul. And to those
who remained silent out of respect, I felt you too.
Your presence, whether spoken or unspoken,
reminded me that FIGS & FETA was never just a
magazine, it was always a connection.
And to my beloved brother, I feel you around me,
guiding me. Thank you. Always.
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IN
this ISSUE
EDITOR'S NOTE
Living a life of purpose and
passion and putting
yourself first regardless of
your age.
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Why hitting pause on a
beautiful brand was
terrifying, and exactly what
I needed to rise again.
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been a while since I made the decision to step away. In
that time, I’ve sat with silence, leaned into stillness, and learned
to trust the unfolding of life. Every PAUSE, every quiet
moment, was never about stepping away; it was about
stepping deeper into myself, realigning, and returning with
even more clarity and purpose.
The greatest challenge in my silence was not the silence itself,
but the COURAGE to stay in it. To trust that I would be okay,
to believe that every sunrise was an invitation to begin again.
For the first time in my 50s, I put myself first, not out of
selfishness, but out of a profound realisation that the one true
certainty in life is myself. If I want to leave my mark on this
world, I must honour who I am, fiercely and unapologetically.
And so must you!
You are the one constant in your life. Take care of yourself in
every place, every moment, in front of everyone. Never shrink,
never lose yourself, for no one is worth that sacrifice. Your
purpose, passion, and your very essence deserve to be nurtured.
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The only certainty in LIFE is you
It’s
Living a Life of
Purpose and Passion
This issue and those following are a
love letter to that truth. It is a
reminder that your life is yours to
design, to fill with MEANING, JOY,
and AUTHENTICITY. There is no
right timeline or perfect path, only
the one that feels true to you.
May these pages inspire you to embrace
that journey, your way and at your own
pace. Return to them often. As each
day passes, so do your needs, and with
every reread, you’ll find more wisdom,
connection, and more of what speaks
to you in that moment.
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KIM LA FERLA
Founder, Editor
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