July 2026
July is about resilience—not the kind that simply survives pressure, but the kind strengthened through community, perspective, and the ability to keep moving forward with intention. As 2026 continues to accelerate, the separation is becoming more visible—those who try to carry everything alone versus those who understand that lasting success is built alongside others.
This month’s cover, centered around Porsche Middleton and her article Built Together: What Seven Years on the Council Has Taught Me About Community, and Why Your Vote Builds the Next Chapter, reflects a conversation that reaches far beyond politics. Leadership is not about recognition—it is about responsibility. Porsche’s perspective highlights the importance of collaboration, trust, and making decisions that shape the future of a community long after the moment has passed.
Impact & Influence Open House Mixers
Join us every 3rd Friday at 6PM for the Impact & Influence Open House & Networking Mixer hosted at Arden Creek Laser & Aesthetics — an upscale evening designed to bring together entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, executives, and professionals from across the region.
Guests will enjoy an elevated social environment inside one of Sacramento’s premier aesthetic and wellness spaces while connecting with members of the Impact & Influence Magazine community and beyond. This event is free and open to the public. We encourage members of Impact & Influence Magazine to invite colleagues, clients, business partners, and friends who value growth, collaboration, and community.
Location: 1451 River Park Drive, Suite 210 Sacramento, CA 95815
Time: 6pm to 8pm Dates: Every 3rd Friday
