Trending...
- AsphaltPlant.ai Applies AI and Purpose-Built Production Tools to the Asphalt Industry
- Chicagoland pastors reiterate call to release religious leader detained in South Korea
- Elie Tahari to Headline Chicago Fashion Summit and Receive Fashion Design Legacy Award
Featuring our Editor-in-Chief, Andrea Patrick Forte, 100 Success Stories of 2026 & Past Cover Stars
CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. - illiNews -- From Miss Pennsylvania to Magazine Publisher, Andrea Patrick Forte graces the Cover of this issue of Gladys Magazine, the magazine that she created 18 years ago in honor of her Mother Gladys Patrick. She invites you to join in the celebration of our 18 Year Anniversary of Gladys Magazine with this very Special Editor's Issue on stands Nationwide!
Andrea Patrick Forte is our leader, muse and inspiration here at Gladys Magazine. She is the President of Gladys LLC, a multimedia publishing company. In addition to creating Gladys, she launched her first business, Patrick Talent Agency, in 1991 - a leading provider of models, television show hosts, trade show spokesmodels, promotional models and top entertainment. She founded Gladys Magazine in 2009 which publishes work from artists around the world. Between our web site, social media pages and the print edition, Gladys Magazine has hundreds of thousands of readers from around the world. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Andrea was a model, actress and pageant contestant who won the prestigious titles of Miss Pennsylvania USA and Miss West Virginia. She is married to 50's Icon Fabian Forte who is also Gladys Magazine's Managing Director. Together for 35 years, this Power Couple's combined work in the entertainment industry as well as in the investment world, created a partnership where both individuals achieved high levels of professional success while mutually supporting one another's personal growth, branding, and ventures.
More on illi News
Our Mission Statement is: 'A magazine dedicated to anyone who has been Inspired to pursue their dreams by someone they love.' Andrea says, "I was inspired by my Mother Gladys, our namesake and I have enjoyed featuring people who are inspiring to our readers. We've filled this issue with lots of great ideas for the holidays along with looking back at some of our most iconic moments. I am so proud of what we've been able to achieve throughout the years and I promise we'll continue to bring you inspiration for many years to come! I'm an influencer for young girls to chase dreams not beauty trends. Thank you to my Creative Team for designing this Special issue of me."
We are thrilled to celebrate such a milestone with our friends, loved ones, and advertising partners. As we reflect on this beautiful journey, we extend our greatest thank you to all who support our magazine and everyone who celebrates with us.
Beyond any photo shoot, social media post, or magazine editorial, we love the way we make people feel and for opportunities to share inspiring stories of inspiring people. It is people like you—our readers, advertising partners, friends, and supporters—who help make our magazine what it is today."
More on illi News
Inside this issue we have named our 100 Success Stories of 2026 including Jessica Alba, Kim Alexis, Maddie Hogan, Monte Durham and many more!
Featured on our BACK COVER is the work of the incomparable NIGEL BARKER (a past Cover Star for Gladys in 2010) who we have named as our SUCCESS STORY OF THE YEAR!
Cheers to 18!
Stepping into what's next we strive to bring you a quality magazine and we hope we have inspired you along the way.
Gladys can be found at upscale booksellers, sophisticated retail outlets and select newsstands throughout the country.
https://www.gladysmagazine.com/index.php/en/
Andrea Patrick Forte is our leader, muse and inspiration here at Gladys Magazine. She is the President of Gladys LLC, a multimedia publishing company. In addition to creating Gladys, she launched her first business, Patrick Talent Agency, in 1991 - a leading provider of models, television show hosts, trade show spokesmodels, promotional models and top entertainment. She founded Gladys Magazine in 2009 which publishes work from artists around the world. Between our web site, social media pages and the print edition, Gladys Magazine has hundreds of thousands of readers from around the world. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Andrea was a model, actress and pageant contestant who won the prestigious titles of Miss Pennsylvania USA and Miss West Virginia. She is married to 50's Icon Fabian Forte who is also Gladys Magazine's Managing Director. Together for 35 years, this Power Couple's combined work in the entertainment industry as well as in the investment world, created a partnership where both individuals achieved high levels of professional success while mutually supporting one another's personal growth, branding, and ventures.
More on illi News
- Mud Morganfield Bares His Soul on 7" Single, 'Deep Gospel'
- Allstream Energy Partners, SEO Experts in Oil and Gas, Awarded Gas Processing OEM Agreement
- Growth Story Expands: $54.6M Contract, $30M Revenue Run Rate, 800+ Customers, 50+ Patents & New AI Cybersecurity Products for Cycurion, Inc $CYCU
- Sky Quarry Restarts Nevada's Only Crude Oil Refinery — A Major New Chapter Begins in This Highly Lucrative sector for N A S D A Q: SKYQ
- Nutriband Inc. (N A S D A Q: NTRB) Breaks Into Uncharted Territory: 52-Week High Eclipsed as Shares Surge 22% —AVERSA™ Puts Investors on High Alert
Our Mission Statement is: 'A magazine dedicated to anyone who has been Inspired to pursue their dreams by someone they love.' Andrea says, "I was inspired by my Mother Gladys, our namesake and I have enjoyed featuring people who are inspiring to our readers. We've filled this issue with lots of great ideas for the holidays along with looking back at some of our most iconic moments. I am so proud of what we've been able to achieve throughout the years and I promise we'll continue to bring you inspiration for many years to come! I'm an influencer for young girls to chase dreams not beauty trends. Thank you to my Creative Team for designing this Special issue of me."
We are thrilled to celebrate such a milestone with our friends, loved ones, and advertising partners. As we reflect on this beautiful journey, we extend our greatest thank you to all who support our magazine and everyone who celebrates with us.
Beyond any photo shoot, social media post, or magazine editorial, we love the way we make people feel and for opportunities to share inspiring stories of inspiring people. It is people like you—our readers, advertising partners, friends, and supporters—who help make our magazine what it is today."
More on illi News
- Pintsch North America Announces Beyond Track Circuits Conference at Notre Dame
- Chicago: REPORT: CARE Responses Have Increased 51% Sine Citywide Expansion in May
- Jacqui Condon Selected to Workers' Compensation Panels for Three Professional Athlete Associations
- Saddle Stretch Introduces a New Concept in Adjustable Stretching Equipment
- New Metallized PE Film from Pregis Brings Recyclability to High-Barrier Food Packaging at Pack Expo International in Chicago
Inside this issue we have named our 100 Success Stories of 2026 including Jessica Alba, Kim Alexis, Maddie Hogan, Monte Durham and many more!
Featured on our BACK COVER is the work of the incomparable NIGEL BARKER (a past Cover Star for Gladys in 2010) who we have named as our SUCCESS STORY OF THE YEAR!
Cheers to 18!
Stepping into what's next we strive to bring you a quality magazine and we hope we have inspired you along the way.
Gladys can be found at upscale booksellers, sophisticated retail outlets and select newsstands throughout the country.
https://www.gladysmagazine.com/index.php/en/
Source: Gladys Magazine
0 Comments
Latest on illi News
- Biophysical Therapeutics brings longevity science to skincare with its new IF1 brand
- JoCa's Echoes of Haworth Sells Out on Opening Night in Mexico City; Artist Heads to San Luis Potosí and Miami Art Week
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Lee's Summit, MO Opens to Guests
- Shanghai Chengwei Semiconductor Equipment Launches High Precision Laboratory Central Gas Supply System
- Your Local Pro Expands National Service Network to 273+ Locations Across Plumbing, Cleaning, Landscaping and Hydrovac
- Acuvance Coker Study Finds Experience, Not Supply, Is the Biggest Advanced Practice Provider Workforce Challenge
- Uk Financial Moonshot Token™ Robinhood-chain Goes Live On Tokpie Exchange Tomorrow, With Solana Side Of UKFLMS To Follow In Global Listing Expansion
- Solid Earth's new "Welcome to Real Estate" campaign introduces RealtyID™: Know Before Your Open the Door
- Radio Drive's New Album Walk With Me Delivers Two GRAMMY® Submissions Across Rock and Alternative Categories
- Kaplan Morrell and Attorney Jacqui Condon Selected to Represent Professional Women's Soccer Players in Workers' Compensation Matters
- ClearSight Therapeutics Receives NIH SBIR Phase I Award for Conjunctivitis and EKC Research
- Lunai Bioworks (N A S D A Q: LNAI) Takes Parkinson's Discovery to the Next Level With Exclusive Tanaist Agreement
- Revenue Optics Names Prat Patibandla Director of Growth Marketing
- Professional Hardwood Floor Installation Benefits Unveiled: Premier Custom Hardwood Flooring Releases Expert Industry Guide
- Independent Autopsies Are Changing Civil Cases: Kansas City Forensic Explains Why Families Are Seeking Second Opinions
- The Kryder Law Group, LLC Recovers $975,000 in Two Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements
- JEGS Launches Transformed Digital Commerce Platform Powered by PhaseZero
- Subject matter experts: Present your ideas at IISE Annual Conference 2027 in Louisville
- Cummings Graduate Institute Celebrates New Doctor of Behavioral Health Graduates
- Visit London Appoints The SEO Works for AI-First Search Strategy

