About Us.
Speedwell was created to tell the motorsport stories that weren’t being told anywhere else; we’re covering motorsport as a lifestyle. We publish stories about design, travel, fashion, and the people who shape the racing community. Each issue draws from across multiple series, capturing how the sport influences the way the motorsport world lives when they’re not competing.
Kimberly Varney
Editor-in-Chief
Kimberly Varney built her career managing the behind-the scenes lives of people who live in the spotlight. For more than two decades, she supported A-List celebrities, high-profile athletes, and ultra-high-net-worth families with complex logistics and multi-property operations.
She has always been driven by a desire to help out, to organize, and to bring ideas to life. That passion shaped her volunteer work in nonprofit consulting and community development, developing projects that fuel education, access, and organizational growth, including SXSW EDU, The Estate Management Network, and Maker Faires.
Speedwell brings it all together for Kimberly. It combines a behind-the-scenes perspective, a passion for storytelling, a drive to build community, and a platform to make a difference. Inspired by a lifelong connection to racing through her endurance-racing father, the magazine explores the sport as seen from the inside. The Speedwell Foundation will give purpose to Speedwell events, supporting a mission to build a thriving philanthropic ecosystem in motorsport.
Ashley Nuccio
Real Estate & Lifestyle
Ashley Marbet Nuccio is a Broker Associate with Michael Saunders & Company in St. Petersburg, Florida. A second-generation Realtor with deep roots in the area, she works with buyers and sellers of real estate that carries architectural interest, historic value, or long-term potential. Her work reflects a strong sense of place and an informed view of the local market.
At Speedwell, she writes about real estate through the lens of investment, preservation, and cultural relevance.
Mel Braun
Family & Wellness
Mel Braun is a Mindfulness Educator, Medical Reiki Master, and Author of the #1 best-seller, Magic Mama. With over a decade of experience and researching the mind–body–energy connection, she helped thousands of individuals reconnect with their inner wisdom and live with greater intentionality, presence, and emotional awareness.
Through her work, Mel bridges modern mindfulness, somatic practices, and energetic education to support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and conscious living. Her teachings emphasize that our thoughts, emotions, and energy shape not only our internal world but also the way we experience relationships, leadership, and purpose.
