ROARA Magazine is the first and only media platform created to empower and represent women — from their fans’ perspective. Why ROARA? It all started with Rita Ora.
We believe fans are more than just supporters – they’re storytellers, tastemakers and a powerful force in shaping culture. At ROARA, we celebrate women in entertainment and beyond with inspiring, fun and thoughtful content that reflects the passion and perspective of real fans. Our mission is to shift narratives, spotlight underrated voices and create a media space where women are seen, heard and celebrated for who they truly are.
When we feature a woman on our cover, we go straight to the people who know her best – her fans – and build our articles based on their insights, their admiration and the impact she’s had on those who matter most.
Our Story
From the founder’s perspective:
“It all started during the pandemic, when I watched my favorite artist being dragged by the tabloids. While many thought, “There’s nothing we can do about it,” I felt something different – a pull to take action and challenge the narrative from within.
So I got into journalism.
After publishing my first article for a platform called ‘The Tempest’ (republished in 2025), I began to understand the power that comes from the fans’ perspective – how our voices can influence, uplift and reframe the conversation. I realized I didn’t just want to change the narrative. I wanted to write a new one.
That’s when I created ROARA Magazine – a space built by a fan, for fans, to uplift women and their stories in a way no one else was doing. From underrated artists to everyday icons, ROARA shines a light on exceptional women with honesty, admiration and heart.
And yes – there would be no ROARA without Rita Ora. Not only because she’s the reason it all started, but because her support and her belief in the value of my work has been my drive to keep going and step into my destiny. Launching ROARA in 2021, it started as a passion project, but has evolved into a professional purpose. Like I’ve always said: Why wait to see change, when you can be a part of making it happen?”
Meet the Founder
Darija Katolik is the Founder and Editor In Chief of ROARA Magazine. With a background in journalism and a decade of experience working in fan-driven media – working with and around artists in the music industry – she created ROARA to give fans a platform for their voices to be heard.
Her mission is simple: tell stories that matter, through voices that care.
Contact:
📧 roaramagazine@gmail.com
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