There’s a certain kind of electricity in the air when fall arrives in New York. The rhythm of the city shifts, the light lingers in gold, and the crisp air carries a whisper that it’s time to begin again. For me, autumn has always been the most inspiring season—the season of transformation, reinvention, and unapologetic beauty.
As Editor-in-Chief of INLOVE Magazine, I live for moments like this: the unveiling of our Fall 2025 Issue No. 33, themed Fall Into the Extraordinary. This issue is not just a magazine. It’s a movement. It’s a love letter to the dreamers, the bold creators, the survivors, and the visionaries who remind us that extraordinary isn’t something we chase—it’s something we choose to step into.
When I began curating this issue, I asked myself: What does the world need right now?
The answer was clear. The world needs courage. The world needs authenticity. The world needs beauty with meaning.
And that became the heartbeat of this issue.
The Cover That Stopped Me in My Tracks
I’ll never forget the moment I knew Megan Eugenio (@overtimemegan) had to be our cover star. She is not just as a sports media figure, but as a cultural force. She has this fire in her—a blend of raw drive and soft authenticity—that reflects exactly what this generation is craving.
Millions may follow Megan for her sports commentary, but what inspired me most is her fearlessness to be the story, not just report it. In her presence, I saw the future of media: women owning their voice, women writing their own rules, women stepping into power with grace and grit. I thought: This is extraordinary. This is what fearless looks like.
A Man Who Commands the Screen
On the men’s cover, Michael Aaron Milligan reminded me why Hollywood is still a place of dreams. He carries that old-school magnetism—the kind that makes you lean in, the kind that demands attention. But he pairs it with something rare: intensity and depth that refuses to be ignored.
Michael doesn’t just play roles. He becomes them. When he stepped in front of the camera, I saw the next wave of storytelling in his eyes—raw, dangerous, and thrilling. He is Hollywood’s wild card, and I knew instantly he belonged on our cover.
Inside the Extraordinary: What Inspired Me Most
When you explore this issue, you’re holding the stories that inspired me at my core.
Joey Vahedi of The Chosen reminded me of the power of spiritual storytelling in a modern world.
Briana Price—fearless, on fire—showed me what it means to ignite screens with authenticity.
Paige Mobley brought me the kind of feminine energy that is unfiltered and magnetic, and I thought of all the women learning to love their voices again.
Alec Santos redefined what it means to be a Hallmark hero. Charming, yes—but layered, vulnerable, and deeply human.
As I revealed their stories, what struck me most was not their talent alone, but their fearlessness to be fully themselves. That, to me, is the essence of extraordinary.
A Life of Legacy and Purpose
Chatting with Tatiana Copeland was another moment of inspiration. Here is a woman whose life is poured with purpose, whose wealth is defined not just by luxury but by generosity.
Her story reminded me that in a world obsessed with consumption, true beauty is in giving back. Readers are searching for that—purposeful living, philanthropy, impact-driven wealth. And Tatiana embodies it with elegance.
As we talked about her legacy, I felt inspired to weave more philanthropy into my own life, to remember that beauty is not just surface—it’s legacy, resilience, and the courage to give.
One of my favorite parts of curating each issue is choosing the destinations and cultural moments that make readers dream. This season, I wanted to highlight places and experiences that feel like transformation itself.
In Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway, I found rhythm that carries the soul of Cuba straight to the heart of New York. Watching that story come to life was a reminder that music transcends time, place, and language.
At The Frick Collection, reborn with new life and space, I stood before Vermeer’s paintings and felt the whisper of centuries. It was elegance, rebirth, and timeless beauty all at once.
Curaçao captured my imagination with its untamed beauty—a Caribbean gem for travelers craving authenticity.
On Mustique, I saw what privacy, luxury, and escape truly mean. The island is an ode to those who dare to disconnect in order to reconnect with themselves.
And in Punta de Mita, I found the Pacific’s magic—a place where sunsets feel like beginnings, not endings.
These places are not just travel—they are metaphors for the extraordinary.
The Beauty and Wellness That Moves Me
I am endlessly fascinated by visionaries in beauty and wellness. This issue shines a spotlight on some of the most inspiring experts I’ve ever met.
Dr. David Shafer has created what I call a sanctuary of glow—where beauty is not vanity, but vitality.
Dr. Kevin Tehrani transforms restoration into artistry, helping women reclaim not just their bodies but their confidence.
Dr. Mahua Bose brings healing precision to endodontics, reminding us that dentistry is not just science, but an act of care.
Smyle Haus redefines the dental experience, proving that even a medical space can feel like home, compassion, and design in harmony.
What inspired me most is that each of them sees beauty not as surface, but as legacy. Their work is proof that wellness is trending not because it is fashionable, but because it is essential to how we live and love.
What This Issue Means to Me
When I wrote my editor’s letter for this issue, I asked myself: What do I want every reader to feel?
The answer was simple: I want you to feel extraordinary.
I want you to look at Megan’s unapologetic authenticity, Michael’s fearless magnetism, Tatiana’s purposeful generosity, or the rebirth of The Frick, and realize: the extraordinary isn’t out there. It’s already within you.
This issue inspired me to trust my own voice more, to lean into courage, and to honor the beauty in my own becoming. And my hope is that when you read it, you feel that too.
Because fall is not about endings—it is about transformation. And extraordinary lives within every choice we make, every story we tell, every dream we dare to pursue.
Beauty with Impact, Style with Heart
What makes me proudest of this magazine is not just the beauty of its pages, but the impact of its mission. With every issue, INLOVE supports Sublimitas (501c3), providing love, care, and education for orphaned children in Ukraine.
This is beauty that transcends fashion. This is style that carries heart. This is storytelling that matters.
And that, to me, is the true definition of extraordinary.
I invite you to explore this issue, to read it not just as entertainment but as an invitation. Because the extraordinary is already waiting—it only asks that we say yes.
Fall Into the Extraordinary with INLOVE Magazine, Fall 2025 Issue No. 33.
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Elena Vasilevsky
