Letter From The Editor | Robert Witkowski Coastalpolitan Magazine | FALL 2026
Updated: Sep 15
coastalpolitan is ready for it' s close up.
Fall is in the air, and not a moment too soon.
As the hot air cools down, Coastalpolitan Magazine is on the verge of it's first milestone this Autumn.
As the newest title in the Coastal Lifestyle suite of magazines—a Gulf Coast must-read for over 25 years—the enthusiastic response welcoming Coastalpolitan to the Gulf Coast communities from Panama City Beach, FL along the 30A Corridor through New Orleans, LA, has been overwhelming. So, being the role as Editor-in-Chief + Creative Director for this woman-focused luxury publication—as well as Coastal Lifestyle and Coastal Palate magazines—was at once a humbling honor and an exciting challenge.
As the father of two accomplished 20-something-year-old daughters who have —through a global pandemic—successfully navigated graduating on time with stellar grades and are thriving in their chosen careers. Beyond being their dad, they trusted me as confidant and counsel, allowing me a front row seat and an empathetic ear in sharing their struggles, accomplishments, challenges, recognition, set backs, and victories.
Diametrically opposed in almost every way, including living on opposite sides of the country, they have fostered the closest of bonds as sisters, relating perhaps way too much to Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's characters in Practical Magic. It is bearing witness and being part my daughters' journey, as well as many female friends and the support of publisher Mischelle Roberts, that infused confidence that I will be worthy of assuming this role at Coastalpolitan.
My daughters voices, both critical and supportive, are forever in my ear. It is their inspiration that (hopefully) will keep the content and designs engaging, resonating with audiences. With talented writers, such as Meredith Folger Amon and Melissa Nelson De Valcourt, under the leadership of publisher Michelle Roberts, and you the readers, I am privileged to present Coastalpolitan into the next era. Thank you for your trust and allowing me into your world.
Keep me honest and call me out if needed—Because my daughters certainly will.
With great appreciation,
Robert Witkowski
Editor-In-Chief + Creative Director
Coastalpolitan Magazine
Coastalpolitan Magazine | 2026 FEB-MAR
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