Life + Culture

Pass the Crown Around

Sue Vorcheimer's mission where WOMEN are the main event Article by Alison Lukin | Photography by @_socialjack_ International Women's Day has been celebrated annually for over one hundred years. The earliest version in New York City was observed in 1909 and has since evolved into a worldwide event that promotes equality and brings to light injustices against women In its modern form, people all over the world gather on March 8th to bring notable women to the forefront and show younger...

Life + Culture

Raising Strong Little Ladies

What Becoming a Girl Mom Has Taught Me Article and Photography by Felisha Lynch For the first five years of motherhood, I was a full-on boy mom. Three little boys in three years. Dirt, superheroes, endless energy, and a house that constantly sounded like someone was jumping off furniture—I loved every second of it! But if I’m being honest, I’ve always hoped that one day we’d have a girl (or two, hehe). When we got pregnant with our fourth baby, we did a gender reveal. I had convinced myself...

Health + Wellness

Helping Mothers Thrive Together

Partnership for Maternal and Child Health helps mothers find support, connection, and hope Article by Judy Marano | Photography by Supplied by Partnership for Maternal & Child Health Parenting is hard. Having a child can be incredibly isolating as your life revolves around this new tiny human. The good news is that the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, a not-for-profit serving Northern NJ, is here to help. Their dedicated team works with all birthing hospitals...

Food + Beverage

A Life Baked Sweet

Sweet Melissa's journey—from baking in Haiti to Michelin-star kitchens proving passion can rise anywhere. Article by Nikki Blanche | Photography by Donna Fisk Pastry chef Melissa Camacho, once featured on Top Chef: Just Desserts , shares a slice of her day and her journey. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she started out baking treats for classmates. Limited by the constraints of industry in Haiti, Melissa had a different plan for herself when she arrived in Manhattan, preparing to earn a...