Every door reveals influence. CityBox opens access to the leaders, ideas, and innovations shaping cities and the legacies they leave behind.
CityBox Magazine
The Gateway to Authority, Recognition & Strategic Impact. Revealing the stories, vision, and ingenuity of the leaders shaping today’s cities and tomorrow’s legacy.
Leadership Documented. Influence Elevated. Legacy Defined.
CityBox Magazine curates the stories of visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and brands shaping today’s cities and defining tomorrow’s cultural and commercial landscape.
Substance First
Intentional. Distinguished. Canonical
CityBox Magazine is not a news outlet, awards program, or influencer platform. We are a visibility and positioning record for leaders ready to be seen at a higher level. Every feature is intentional. Every city is curated. Participation reflects readiness, not reach.
Created For Those Building What Lasts
• Founders and CEOs leading meaningful enterprises
• Executives shaping economic and cultural direction
• Professionals with established credibility and vision
• Leaders committed to legacy, not likes
If your work speaks quietly but carries weight, you belong here.
City Focused. Globally Minded
Each CityBox edition is built around a distinct leadership narrative—curated for its market, culture, and economic landscape. From flagship cities to emerging markets, CityBox is expanding with intention.
Selective by Design
CityBox does not chase virality or volume. We do not rank, endorse, or guarantee outcomes. We document leadership in real time—through narrative, context, and presence. This is where cities are defined by the people who build them, not the noise around them.
Participation Is by Alignment
CityBox features are paid editorial visibility placements, curated and reviewed for alignment with our editorial standards, FTC transparency, and ethical guidelines. We do not provide endorsements, rankings, or professional recommendations.
Building the Next Generation of Editorial Leaders
CityBox partners with colleges and universities to provide real-world editorial, business, and leadership experience. Our internship program offers exposure to high-level storytelling, ethics, and professional standards.
This Is Not Visibility for Everyone
CityBox Magazine exists for those who understand that recognition follows substance and that leadership, once documented, becomes history.
Leadership Platform
CityBox is a leadership platform that amplifies the voices, vision, and impact of the world’s most influential changemakers.
CityBox Magazine
CityBox Magazine exists to document leadership as it takes shape. Each month, we curate and preserve the stories of founders, executives, and cultural architects shaping business, culture, and civic life city by city. Our focus is not volume or visibility, but relevance, substance, and what endures.
CityBox operates with editorial discernment, offering thoughtful coverage across business, innovation, arts and culture, travel, and modern living. The individuals featured are selected for the impact of their work and their role in shaping the fabric of their cities, locally and beyond.
This is not a celebration of spectacle or trend. CityBox serves as a living archive of leadership in motion where influence is observed, progress is contextualized, and meaningful work is preserved over time.
Curated Spotlight
CityBox Curated Private Events are exclusive, meticulously crafted experiences that showcase Cover Stars while bringing together leaders, innovators, and tastemakers in a distinguished setting.
After nearly three decades at Levin Papantonio Rafferty, Troy Rafferty isn’t just turning a page, he’s writing a bold new chapter in his career. This move isn’t about leaving something behind but stepping into a deeper purpose alongside longtime colleagues and respected trial lawyers Sean Domnick, Fred Cunningham, and Greg Yaffa. Together, they’ve launched Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa (RDCY)—a firm rooted in powerful advocacy, compassion for clients, and a shared pursuit of justice. With nearly 30 years of legal victories and high-impact litigation behind him, Rafferty is embracing this next era with passion, purpose, and a powerhouse team committed to taking on complex cases nationwide.
CityBox Magazine Unveils June 2025 Cover Star in the Gulf Coast, Troy Rafferty. Shareholder RDCY. Founder. The Rafferty Center
CityBox Magazine Unveils April 2025 Cover Star in the Gulf Coast, Madrina Ciano, Philanthropist, Serial Entrepreneur, & Founder of Revelation Royalties
CityBox Magazine proudly shines the spotlight on a radiant force of philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and community leadership Madrina Ciano, our Gulf Coast Edition Cover Star for April 2025. A powerhouse serial entrepreneur and the visionary Founder of Revelation Royalties, Madrina continues to inspire and uplift through every endeavor she touches. From the wellness industry to civic leadership, she embodies what it means to lead with purpose and give with heart.
The grand unveiling was held at The Well in downtown Pensacola, where the community gathered to honor Madrina’s legacy of impact. This unforgettable celebration was generously sponsored by Dillard’s Cordova Mall, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, and Greeks Catering & Events, each a cornerstone supporter of CityBox’s mission to amplify excellence across the Gulf Coast.
In a symbolic moment of passing the torch, the evening was presented by Brittany Perez, Co-Founder of MELA Medical Spa and February 2025 CityBox Cover Star, who honored Madrina's powerful presence and purpose-driven path alongside the J.A.M sisterhood group to give honor to Madrina plus the select business owners and entrepreneurs were presented during the event. Together, these dynamic men & women are shaping the narrative of success, service, and the magic of collaborations in the region and beyond.
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Brittany Perez. Co Founder. MELA Medical Spa
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Todd Thomson. President. CEO. Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
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Stelios & Cristin Peterson
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Troy Rafferty
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Madrina Ciano
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Faith Morgan, Founder & CEO of Faith Morgan Investment Group isTrailblazing Her Way In Commercial Real Estate
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Grayson Blake Trailblazing His Path Turning Passion Into Purpose
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Vic Keller Headlines The Founders & CEOS Series
CityBox Magazine proudly presents, Todd Thomson, President & CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1889, the Chamber is committed to promoting, improving and enhancing the Pensacola Region through economic development, community involvement and unity of private and public sectors. Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber stands united as a rededicated organization of passionate, innovative leadership and management, driven to provide professional, personable, positive assistance toward your commercial success in Pensacola: be you a long-standing local company, an enthusiastic entrepreneur or a prospective new partner, interested in relocating to our great region. The Greater Pensacola Chamber is a 4-Star Accredited Chamber.
CityBox Magazine Unveils March 2025 Cover Star in the Gulf Coast, Todd Thomson, President & CEO of Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
CityBox Magazine Unveils February Cover Star in the Gulf Coast!
An exclusive evening featuring Brittany Perez, Co Founder of MELA Medical Spa, as CityBox Magazine's February Cover Star and TS Strickland, Co Founder of Bluffline Inc. as our Keynote Speaker, proudly sponsored by Dillard’s Cordova Mall, MELA Medical Spa and the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce.
This premier event celebrated innovation, leadership, and community in the Gulf Coast.
The Grand Launch of CityBox Magazine In Pensacola, Florida with Faith Morgan as the Cover Star
An exclusive evening featuring Faith Morgan, Founder & CEO of Faith Morgan Investment Group, and Todd Thomson, President & CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, as our keynote speaker. Proudly sponsored by Dillard’s Cordova Mall and Yellow Hat Construction Company, this premier event celebrated innovation, leadership, and community in the Gulf Coast.
Faith Morgan, Founder & CEO of Faith Morgan Investment Group, is reshaping commercial real estate and setting new standards of success across Florida and Alabama.
WIlliam "Bill" Carpenter shares his experiences from CityBox Media for the last 10 years
Shalini Verma reflects on her journey as President & CEO of Yellow Hat Construction Company
Tabitha Christopher is molding the future generations of business leaders and decision makers with Legacy Impact Company, a company she founded providing Holistic Leadership Services globally
Madrina Ciano Trailblazing her way into NIL representing high school athletes in the Gulf Coast with Revelation Royalties
Rina Thoma. Chef. Book Author. Philanthropist. La Dolci Rina
MariCarmen Josephs shares her story on what inspired her to start Carmen's Lunch Bar, a well loved destination in downtown Pensacola!
By day, Jessica Johnson serves as the Business Development Director for Georgia Chamber of Commerce and on her spare time, she is the visionary and Creative Director of j.lindsey SWIM, an upscale swimswear company she founded just last year.
Rebecca Matthews, Vice President of Automated Health Systems, a Pensacola native, is a passionate advocate for education and healthcare, serving as UWF Trustee Vice Chair and Florida Education Foundation Chair.
Jen Bryars, a massage therapist at Escape Wellness Spa blends yoga expertise with diverse massage techniques, creating a unique, flowing bodywork style that is both relaxing and therapeutic.
June Zuyco, Founder. President & CEO. June Zuyco Industries In Global Pulse Segment of CityBox Magazine. Phillippines
Todd Thomson to Deliver Keynote at CityBox Magazine Gulf Coast Launch Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 28, 2025
Todd Thomson to Deliver Keynote at CityBox Magazine Gulf Coast Launch Event
Pensacola, FL – CityBox Magazine proudly announces Todd Thomson as the keynote speaker for its highly anticipated Gulf Coast launch gathering, set to take place in Pensacola, Florida. Hosted by the magazine’s visionary Founder & CEO, Maryan Aiken, this exclusive event will celebrate influential leaders and innovative thinkers shaping the Gulf Coast’s vibrant future.
Todd Thomson, a distinguished leader with nearly three decades of expertise in Florida government, politics, and business advocacy, brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to this milestone event. As President and CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce since 2019, Thomson has been a driving force behind the region’s economic development and business growth.
Thomson’s illustrious career includes serving as Government Relations Director for BP during the critical aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, where he managed strategic relations at local, state, and federal levels. His experience also spans leadership roles as Vice President at Enwright Consulting Group and Staff Director for the Redistricting Committee in the Florida House of Representatives.
A graduate of Wofford College with a Bachelor of Arts in History and The Citadel with a Master of Arts in Teaching-History, Thomson is deeply rooted in the Pensacola community, where he resides with his three children.
CityBox Magazine’s Gulf Coast private event promises to be an inspiring gathering of networking, celebration, and thought leadership, highlighting individuals like Thomson who are shaping the future of the region.
Premier Sponsors: Dillard's at Cordova Mall & Yellow Hat Construction Company
CityBox Magazine is excited to welcome Dillard's at Cordova Mall and Yellow Hat Construction Company as the exclusive partners and premier sponsors for the highly anticipated launch of its Gulf Coast Edition.
These two powerhouse brands, known for their unwavering commitment to excellence, join forces with CityBox Magazine to celebrate innovation, leadership, and community impact. Their partnership underscores the shared vision of elevating the Gulf Coast as a hub for business, culture, and lifestyle.
As trusted names in fashion and construction, Dillard's and Yellow Hat Construction are proud to support an event that spotlights the region's brightest leaders and visionaries. The collaboration sets the stage for a memorable gathering, filled with inspiration, networking, and meaningful connections.
About CityBox Magazine
CityBox Magazine is a luxury publication dedicated to spotlighting trailblazers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries across industries. With a focus on business, lifestyle, and culture, CityBox Magazine connects leaders and innovators to inspire and elevate communities worldwide.
For event details and media inquiries, please contact:
www.cityboxmagazine.com
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Grayson Blake On The Cover of CityBox Magazine Fort Worth Texas
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Grayson Blake
Grayson Robert Blake, Founder of Collegiate Sports Connection and host of the "Now It’s Legal" podcast, is passionate about empowering athletes in the dynamic NIL landscape. He made history by securing one of the first NIL deals for University of Texas wide receiver Joshua Moore. This success led to the creation of Collegiate Sports Connection, a game-changing platform for athlete endorsements at major universities.
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Vic Keller
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Founder. CEO. KLV Capital. Experience Ventures
Through his groundbreaking career, Keller has churned out a staggering $10 billion in enterprise value, managing and motivating teams in their thousands.
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Nancy Harris
BUILDER. DEVELOPER. INTERIOR DESIGNER. GENERAL CONTRACTOR. FOUNDER. HARRIS PARK HOME
Discover the Inspiring Journey of an Atlanta Trailblazer in Real Estate. Delve into the captivating story of Nancy Harris, a multifaceted entrepreneur who's reshaping Atlanta's real estate landscape.
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Faith Morgan
DescriFaith Morgan is a dynamic leader in the commercial real estate industry, passionately dedicated to her craft. With a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of Alabama and additional certifications, she brings a solid academic foundation and expertise to her role—an accomplishment not always common in the field. Faith credits her parents for instilling in her the value of education, which has been pivotal in her professional success.ption goes here
Atlanta. Dallas. Fort Worth. Miami. Fort Lauderdale. Pensacola. Mobile. DC. San Francisco. Houston
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Ken Higa
Transforming Lives Through Education and Design: Ken's Journey from First-Generation Graduate to Higher Ed Architecture Leader
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Dr. Brandon Mines MD
Dr. Brandon Mines: Leading the Charge in Sports Medicine from Youth Leagues to Professional Arenas
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Monica Fenderson
Monica Fenderson Leads the Charge as a Trailblazing Black Female Architect in the US
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Sarai Gray
From San Juan Streets to Global Stardom: Sarai Gray's Revolution in Clean Beauty with The Make Up Bar
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Nancy Harris
Nancy Harris: Pioneering Atlanta's Real Estate Renaissance with Passion and Innovation
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