As one of only five Latina women in the U.S. to helm an international magazine, BELLA Editor In Chief Vanessa Coppes, brings the full depth of her diverse background as an immigrant to running her magazine as well as her media company. Coppes is also a co-founder of ETTWomen and the ETTWomen Foundation.

What was the biggest lesson you learned from 2021?

I knew this before but even more so now, stay the course. Follow your intuition and you will not be led astray.

How are you preparing for 2022?

As a pivoting veteran. Ready to adapt to whatever the conditions will be for reopening. Doing whatever needs to be done to best serve my community.

What advice would you give other female founders that are looking to create big success in 2022?

Just go for it. You have one life. This is your moment. Stop waiting for conditions to be perfect because that’s the biggest lie. They never will be and you’re never going to be 100% ready. Just begin, anywhere.

What’s your 2022 mantra?

Less talk. More action.