Aveeno® and TOGETHXR campaign Get Stronger With Me! share the story of women’s strength.

The Strength Issue

Aveeno^®, the dermatologist‑recommended brand for over 80 years, is partnering with TOGETHXR, the trailblazing women’s sports media company, to spotlight the multi‑dimensionality of women’s strength.

Together, the two brands created The Strength Issue—a platform celebrating the many forms of women’s strength through authentic stories from cover stars Sophia Wilson, Cameron Brink, Misty Copeland, and Ali Truwit, alongside Aveeno^®’s commitment to strong, resilient, healthy skin.

Strength Stories

Real conversations with our four cover athletes on performance, recovery, and the power of strong, healthy, resilient skin.

Sophia Wilson

Cameron Brink

Misty Copeland

Ali Truwit

Meet our Cover Stars

Sophia Wilson

A gold medalist and professional soccer player, describes choosing motherhood at 25 and shifting the narrative from what she might lose to what she might gain.

Cameron Brink

A National Champion and top draft pick, challenges the assumptions that femininity and focus cannot coexist while navigating a high-profile return to the basketball court.

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Misty Copeland

The first Black principal dancer in the 75-year history of the most prestigious ballet company in the world, speaks to reshaping what power looks like in ballet, and is now stepping into her next chapter on her own terms.

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Ali Truwit

A shark attack survivor, world-class swimmer, two-time silver medalist, and nonprofit founder, speaks to the wells of strength required to recover from limb loss and champion visibility for Para athletes.

Meet our Strength Ambassadors

Six influential women, each sharing their everyday strength stories through motherhood, advocacy, and community building.

Dr. Nicole Sparks, MD

Nicole is a board-certified OB-GYN who stands at the intersection of medicine and motherhood. Through her own journey of rebuilding strength at 40 after four children, she empowers women to see that their bodies are powerful and strong even through pregnancy and postpartum.

Jasmine Gonzales

Jasmine is a Latina beauty creator redefining what self-care looks like, sharing filter free, relatable content for textured skin. She’s passionate about challenging the stereotype that plus size women don’t prioritize their bodies proving that confidence, care, and beauty belong to everyone.

Lauren Borges

Lauren turned a simple treadmill routine into a global movement for women’s strength. Her viral 12-3-30 workout resonated for its accessibility, growing into a community where women motivate one another to stay consistent and build confidence. Lauren encourages women to see strength not just as physical progress but as discipline, resilience and self-belief.

Nicole Mendes

Nicole Mendes is an Olympian in softball who has seen success at the highest levels of the game and now uses her platform to impact others beyond the field. As a public speaker, ESPN analyst, and founder of Grōen, a mindset training company, her message is about helping people realize their full potential. Nicole is passionate about building identity-driven standards that translate into clarity and confidence.

Demitra Carter

Demitra Carter turned her track and field experience into a platform for women’s strength. As a host, content creator, sports agent, and Director of Influence at Popfly, she creates spaces where women in sports can connect, inspire, and lift each other up. To Demitra, women’s strength is not just about athleticism. It is about showing up and supporting one another.

Issa Okamoto

Issa Okamoto is a college student and marathon runner who believes real strength isn’t about ignoring challenges, it’s about showing up anyway. Living with eczema has shaped the way she cares for her skin and builds confidence. Through her platform, Issa shares her journey to normalize the ups and downs of adulting and encourage others to show up fully, every day, on their own terms.