Rhode Island Natural Awakenings Seeks New Steward
When
the first Natural Awakenings edition was published in Naples, Florida, 27 years ago, it was to fill a
specific community need. Founder Sharon Bruckman wanted to make it easier for
people in her area to find information in one place about local farmers’
markets and healthy living activities and events. It may seem quaint in the
post-Google era we are in now, but Natural Awakenings was born from one
woman’s honest desire to help people be informed and empowered. That mission
has driven Maureen Cary’s leadership as publisher of the Rhode Island edition
for more than 12 years.
With a passion for healthy
living, Cary was looking to bring the Rhode Island holistic community together.
“I knew it was out there and just needed a vehicle to bring it all together,”
says Cary. That has been her passion for the last 12 years—being actively
involved in the community, introducing new businesses, sponsoring events,
having a visible presence at expos and distributing the magazine anywhere that
will have it. “The more people who can find us, the more people we can help,”
she attests.
In the midst of
extraordinary change on the planet and in our culture, on all levels, Natural
Awakenings is no exception when it comes to that wave. In the aftermath of
the upheaval, new projects, businesses and enterprises will be forming, which
will be thrilling to witness (some of it is already underway). Exciting new
digital partnerships are forming for the Natural Awakenings Publishing
Corporation national franchise and those represent innovative opportunities for
multiple revenue streams for the local magazines and their constituents.
“While I know the future of
the magazine is bright, for a variety of reasons both personal and
professional, now is the time for me to step away from publishing the Rhode
Island edition. I am making the franchise available for immediate sale; this
December 2020 edition will be my last issue as publisher,” shares Cary.
This is a great opportunity
to get involved in the local community and make a difference. Work from
anywhere, make your own hours, plot your own course.
For more information about the sale
of Natural Awakenings Rhode Island, contact Maureen Cary at
401-862-5695 or email [email protected].
