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Editorial Vision

A Word from Our Creator and Editor-in-Chief

“Umbrella Splash Magazine’s vision is to create a space where readers can immerse themselves in a symphony of ideas, experiences, and insights. Whether you’re an avid traveler seeking new horizons or a business enthusiast looking for strategic advice, our magazine provides a holistic view of the world, catering to various interests and curiosities.”

— Niurka Castaneda, Creator & Editor-in-Chief

Editorial Directory

Featured Contributors

Explore the creative minds and subject-matter experts shaping our publication.

Niurka Castaneda
Editor-in-Chief

Niurka Castaneda

Creator & Editorial Director

Writing across Health & Wellness, Travel, Food & Drink, and Lifestyle with a focus on holistic perspectives.

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Nefertiti San Miguel
Mind, Culture & Arts

Nefertiti San Miguel

Lifestyle & Cultural Artist

Writing about life experiences, Japanese floral arrangement (Ikebana), eco-friendly fabric wrapping (Furoshiki), wellness, and visual art.

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Nelia Hutt
Travel & Wellness

Nelia Hutt

Lifestyle & Exploration Writer

Exploring human connection through impactful travel narratives and personal wellness journeys.

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Adianez Menendez
Culinary Arts

Adianez Menendez

Food & Recipe Contributor

Curating authentic recipes, kitchen traditions, and culinary culture explorations.

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Randi Winter
Culture & Service

Randi Winter

Travel & Community Writer

Chronicling meaningful travel adventures, cultural exchanges, and veteran service spotlight stories.

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Raul Rodriguez
Creative Expression

Raul Rodriguez

Poet & Writer

Crafting evocative poetry and creative reflections celebrating life, emotional depth, and artistic expression.

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Sylvia Y. Del Angel, LCSW
Veteran Stories

Sylvia Y. Del Angel, LCSW

Mental Health Specialist

Highlighting veteran resilience, community transition support, and psychological health.

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Lisa Balstad
Financial Strategy

Lisa Balstad

Financial Consultant

Providing personal finance guidelines, wealth planning, and organizational growth insights.

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Finance & Strategy

Cindy Kumar, CPA, CFO

Financial Strategy Analyst

Delivering strategic financial guidance, corporate management advice, and enterprise insights.

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Tech & AI

Adam Bushell

Technology Specialist

Analyzing modern artificial intelligence, emerging technical trends, and digital transformations.

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Business

Austin Rulfs

Market Analyst

Covering market developments, commercial scaling, and economic strategy topics.

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Business & Leadership

Whitney Hill

Business Contributor

Offering strategic corporate analysis, entrepreneurship advice, and leadership perspectives.

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Strategy & Wealth

Armando Hung

Business Specialist

Analyzing corporate strategy, modern market dynamics, and operational growth execution.

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Travel & Exploration

Juan Castells

Culture & Travel Writer

Documenting global travel destinations, cultural heritage, and regional lifestyle experiences.

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Visual Art

EyePatch

Digital & Visual Artist

Contributing visual arts, creative illustrations, and distinctive graphic expressions.

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Poetry & Art

Rosh-K

Creative Artist

Designing expressive artwork and publishing original poetic verse for thematic issues.

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