06/06/2026
I’ve been trying to find the words to describe what Monday meant to me, and honestly, I’m not sure any words will ever feel big enough.
Every year, this day reminds me why I started this campaign in the first place.
What began as a simple idea has grown into something so much bigger than photos. It’s about connection, vulnerability, courage, support, and women showing up for themselves and for each other.
And every year, it gets bigger. More women apply. More businesses want to be involved. More people step up to donate their time, talents, products, and services. What started as a dream has turned into an incredible community, and watching it grow year after year is something I never take for granted.
To the 12 incredible women who were chosen for this year’s Be Her Campaign, thank you. Thank you for trusting the process, for showing up with open hearts, for sharing your stories, and for allowing yourselves to be seen. Watching each of you grow throughout this experience has been inspiring, and I hope you see even a fraction of what everyone else sees in you.
A special thank you to Gina for capturing some of the group photo so I could be in it
as well as take some. As the photographer, I’m usually behind the camera, and having a photo that includes me alongside these amazing women means more than you know.
And to everyone who donated their time, talents, products, services, energy, encouragement, and support to help make this day possible, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This day simply would not exist without all of you. The generosity, kindness, and sense of community that surrounds this campaign continues to amaze me year after year.
My heart is so full, and while I’m still soaking in everything that happened on Monday, I already find myself excited for what’s next. If this year was any indication, I can only imagine what next years will bring. I can’t wait to see how this community continues to grow, how many more women we’ll impact, and what this becomes in the years ahead.
Thank you for believing in this vision and helping create something truly special. ❤️
H+M .melina
