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Mary Bowman, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher
Mary has BS degrees in “Equine Marketing and Graphic Design” and “Equestrian Studies” from the University of Findlay. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors. “Equine Marketing and Graphic Design” was developed to educate in the areas of communication, marketing, business and graphic design. It involved classes that taught concepts that can directly be applied to the development of the magazine, such as “Mass Media and the Law”, “Digital Typography”, and “Advertising and Public Relations”. Mary has been involved in business conferences and seminars since graduating from college in May 2004, has read a number of books about running a magazine, has interviewed editors and other publishing professionals and has attended a magazine convention. She has direct contact and an array of involvement in the church and Christian community, as well as involvement as a leader coaching an equestrian team of mostly teenage girls. Several freelance/author/writer newsletters and organizations have interviewed Mary about Relate’s publishing process and her advice for writers. Mary was featured as a successful entrepreneur in the University of Findlay’s “Be Something” entrepreneur recognition program and her story has been published in many alumni newsletters and papers.

Mary bio pickMary Bowman, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher

Mary was raised in St. Louis, MO by her two amazing parents, with her older sister and younger brother. She graduated from the University of Findlay in 2004 with BS degrees in “Equine Marketing and Graphic Design” and “Equestrian Studies” with Summa Cum Laude honors.  She founded Relate in 2006 with the dream of creating a different kind of magazine that makes girls feel good about themselves. She was married in May 2007 to Jake Bowman, whom she met in college and they now live in Findlay, OH. She spends her free time riding and showing her reining horses, her passion in life. She is thankful for her extremely supportive family and friends, but most of all God for leading her down such an amazing path in life.

Cathy bio pic Cathy Calendine, Chief Operating Officer

Cathy graduated in 2004 with BS degrees in “Business” and “Equestrian Studies” from the University of Findlay, where she also minored in Marketing. Cathy is from Columbus, Ohio, but  spent her college years in Findlay where she met and was inspired by Mary Bowman. Mary’s amazing vision and passion for the magazine inspired Cathy to jump on board. As the Chief Operating Officer for Relate  Magazine, Cathy maintains all day-to-day operations to ensure Relate Magazine executes optimally.  Cathy oversees all business critical assignments, including HR, sales and marketing, business development, and accounting. Cathy is engaged to be married in July 2010 to her fiance Brandon who shares her passion for horses.

Picture1Ann Schroeder, Director of Marketing and PR

Ann graduated from Webster University in St. Louis with her BA in psychology and will complete her MA in public relations in 2010. Ann currently leads Relate with all aspects of marketing and public relations, overseeing all promotion tactics as well as distributio n and marketing plans. Her creativity and persistence have enabled Relate to catch the attention of various media outlets throughout St. Louis and gain the support of many businesses and organizations.

Kristin for relateKristin Larmore, Web Editor

Kristin has scattered friends on the eastern countryside from Alabama all the way up to Michigan, without one place to call home. She graduated with honors this year from Appalachian State University with a degree in journalism. Her recent passion is food and health, and though she’s willing to begin her career anywhere, she’s determined to become a food writer, hopefully a food critic. In her free time lately, she strives to find pleasure in simple things, visit the gym constantly, catch up on relationship and spiritual reading and learn everything there is to know about healthy eating. She was born and raised in North Carolina, but has joined her family and become a Midwestern girl. She’s still listening to her country music and wearing her cowboy boots and hat in Ohio, though. She’ll never forget her southern roots.


melissaMelissa Flinn, Social Director

Melissa is a St. Louis resident working for Relate Magazine.  She received her B.A in Vocal Music from Truman State University and is involved throughout the community in various musical theater performances.  Her favorite roles include Eve in The Apple Tree, Snow White in Snow White and Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.  While performing is like a “job”, it is not her primary work.  Melissa works as the Celebrity Interviewer, Music Reviewer, and Events Coordinator for Relate Magazine.  Here she gets the opportunity to work with teen girls and help them realize that they are beautiful exactly how they are.  Through the various events Melissa plans, she is able to reach out to the community and encourage girls to be themselves. Other credits include State Musical Festival Judge, Cheerleading Judge, Private Voice Teacher, K-12 Music Teacher, Cheerleading Coach, Children’s Ministry Leader, Fashion Show Coordinator, Miss U.S. Judge.