About Hope

About our founder

Angelia L. Stone is the visionary behind Hope Magazine, a platform dedicated to inspiring and empowering women to heal, evolve, and walk boldly in purpose. As Founder and CEO, she leads with authenticity, and a deep commitment to creating space for Black women over 40 to be seen, celebrated, and heard. Her journey of healing fuels a brand rooted in truth, transformation, and legacy.

Meet The HOPE Team

Shanice Love Nelson

Chief Operating Officer & Press and Media Director
Shanice Love Nelson is the strategic engine behind Hope Magazine’s operations, blending visionary leadership with operational excellence. As both Chief Operating Officer and Press & Media Director, she ensures Hope’s mission flows with intention, impact, and sisterhood. Shanice also oversees our Career & Money segment—empowering women with the tools, resources, and confidence to thrive professionally and financially. With her at the helm, our public voice remains clear, powerful, and purpose-driven.
Cheryl A. Pullins

Editor-in-Chief
Cheryl A. Pullins leads Hope Magazine’s editorial voice with wisdom, depth, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. A seasoned brand strategist and storyteller, she curates content that reflects the brilliance and complexity of today’s evolving woman.
Tikvah Vismer

Senior Copy Editor
Tikvah V brings precision, creativity, and soul to the written word as Senior Copy Editor of Hope Magazine. With a sharp editorial eye and a passion for impactful storytelling, she ensures every piece reflects the heart of our brand and the truth of our community.

about Hope

Hope is more than a magazine. It’s a brand that celebrates, supports, and amplifies the multifaceted lives of Black women over 40. Rooted in truth, transformation, and legacy, Hope speaks to women who are both leading and learning, excelling and evolving.

Whether she’s building her legacy at the top of her field or managing the complexities of career, family, and self, Hope meets her at the intersection of ambition and authenticity. With a sophisticated blend of editorial, lifestyle, and leadership content, the Hope brand offers more than inspiration. It offers identity. It’s a space to be seen, a source of clarity, and a catalyst for personal and collective elevation.

From printed pages to live experiences, digital touchpoints to intentional community, Hope is a modern sanctuary, where Black women come to reflect, to rise, and to reclaim their narrative with boldness, brilliance, and balance.