WMN MAGAZINE

WMN is for women who refuse to leave their success to chance.

Financial security, career advancement, and intentional living aren’t luxuries—they’re foundations. Every woman deserves access to the strategies, insights, and tools that make thriving possible.

Our Story

WMN Magazine was born from a simple observation: too many talented, ambitious women were navigating their careers and finances without a roadmap. After years of watching friends and colleagues struggle with the same questions—How do I negotiate my salary? How do I start investing? How do I build a business while keeping my day job?—we knew there had to be a better way.

Founded in December 2025 and based in New York City, WMN Magazine brings together rigorous reporting, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help professional women build wealth, advance their careers, and design lives they love.

What We Cover

Work: Career strategy, leadership development, workplace navigation, and professional growth
Money: Personal finance, investing, wealth-building, and financial independence
Business: Entrepreneurship, side hustles, digital tools, and growth strategies
Wellness: Work-life integration, mental health, boundaries, and sustainable self-care
Living: Fashion, home, food, culture, and intentional lifestyle design
NYC: City politics, policy, resources, and community—because we’re New York-based and deeply invested in the issues that matter to women in this city

Our Audience

WMN Magazine serves professional women who are building careers, businesses, and wealth. Our readers are ambitious, curious, and committed to designing their lives with intention rather than living on autopilot. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, launching a side hustle, or navigating policy changes that affect your life and work, we’re your trusted resource.

Editorial Standards

Our Commitment to Quality

All articles are thoroughly researched and fact-checked
We cite credible sources and subject matter experts
We maintain journalistic integrity and editorial independence
We do not fabricate quotes, statistics, or content
We disclose potential conflicts of interest

Start Here

New to WMN? Here are a few articles to get you started:

Skill Stacking: Why Smart Women Are Building Careers Like Investment Portfolios – Your unique skill stack becomes your competitive advantage.
The Money Management System That Actually Works (Even If You Hate Budgeting) – Financial security isn’t about being rich. It’s about having enough.
The AI Stack Every Woman Entrepreneur Needs in 2026 – 89% of small businesses use AI daily; businesses using AI report 11% higher profitability.
The Real Cost of Living in NYC in 2026: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Breakdown – What it actually costs to live in New York—beyond rent.

Meet the Founder

Jay L.A. Bastien, Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Jay is an operations executive in the New York City government and the President of a women’s professional group dedicated to helping women advance in their careers.

She created WMN Magazine to provide the roadmap she wishes she’d had—combining practical strategies with inspiring stories to help women build wealth and design intentional careers.

Her approach is rooted in the belief that women deserve more than autopilot living. Through WMN Magazine, she’s building a community where financial literacy, career strategy, and intentional design aren’t just aspirations—they’re accessible realities.

Learn more about Jay at jaylabastien.com

Connect With Us

Have a story idea? Want to contribute? Just want to say hello? Email [email protected]

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