In the Hands of the Artist

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With the creation of this issue, a lot of memories came to mind; some good, bad, or better yet, uncomfortable, yet all lay the foundation of what Chispa Magazine is today. It was 2004, when a specific family meeting occurred weeks after I was hit by a drunk driver on the Florida Turnpike. As I made myself to work, still to this day I remember the voice and words I heard as my car rolled over from the left of the turnpike all the way to the right—Hold on; pretend it’s a roller-coaster ride.

Back to the family meeting: Not my family, but my publisher’s family. I was the editor of a prestigious lifestyle publication, owned by a strong entertainment businessman who invited his children and wife to form part of his meetings. When I arrived, I remember his son’s wife reading a review of their newest beach club in Puerto Vallarta, done by a local reporter, and it included some comments on the magazine. The meeting had to start so I wasn’t able to read the review; however, little did I know the comments made by that reporter would become the meeting’s agenda.

I was questioned by the publisher’s wife for my intentions toward the magazine; asking me why I was so professional for my young age, asking if I was fusing my life’s purpose onto their magazine. I still remember her saying, “why don’t you go butt wild and dance on top of tables.” Despite the many years that have gone by, the heavy emotions that ran through my entire body are still vivid. I wasn’t furious; instead, I was actually in awe at how obvious God was directing my life decisions. You see, I was proud of my professionalism, my decisions to stay true to my beliefs, and most of all I was proud to be the daughter of a King.

If there is one thing Chispa does in the majority of their interviews, we ask the question: have you reached your life’s purpose? I asked myself the same question today, and similar to most, I have stumbled to respond, and admit: it’s a good question. Similar to our cover girl Christy Nockels, I too believe my purpose will be achieved when I breathe my last breath. In the meantime, I am here as a vehicle to God, the undeniable Artist, and invite Him, in all of my roles and seasons, to use me as a spark to bring others to His unfailing love which ran red so our sins can be washed white.

By the way, when I finally got a hold of the Puerto Vallarta community newspaper, it said, “Mavian Arocha, the editor, is not of this world and invites you to a place where consciousness meets light.”

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Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Editor-in-Chief at Chispa Magazine
Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.
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Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.