Life + Culture

A Pride of Her Own

the craving for connection in our female communities Article by Lauren Piland Since the dawn of time, many life forms have been built around its communities. And at the heart of most, are the females.    Females that nurture.  Females that lead.  Females that connect.    From prides of lionesses and queen bees, to matriarchal indigenous tribes and bands of voices for women’s rights, to the lifelong bonds of female friendships - to know, and to be cared for by women is something fierce.  ...

Entertainment

"The Girl"

Talking animals, singing creeks, a strange and fantastical land! This is where a young girl finds herself suddenly embarking on an adventure! Article by Leeah V. Books | Photography by Sammy Jay Art Chapter 7 She awoke the next morning to the sight of a horse drinking water from the creek that lay next to her. She sat up staring at him as she rubbed the sleepiness away from her eyes. She saw the horse was mostly white and dappled with dark gray spots all over his tall muscular body that was...

Beauty

Empire State of Glow

redefining beauty & restoring confidence, one body at a time Article by Lauren Piland | Photography by G. Nichols Photography To glow is to emit light, radiate heat or emanate a feeling of passion.    A feeling that Angie Ramirez believes women should feel about themselves everyday. Growing up in Bogota, Colombia, radiating energies are evident in their culture, their spirit, and their way of life.    She explains that Colombian women are known to be very in tune with their appearance...

Wellness

Fighting Her Fire Within

how one woman got curious, and found her own path to healing Article by Lauren Piland Many early twenty-somethings yearn for exploration, adventure and finding purpose to set the stage for entering adulthood. From jungles to the outback, from rocky roads to smooth sails.    And, Koehl Robinson felt that itch. With a natural entrepreneurial spirit from her parents, and an indomitable heart that thrived on curiosity, it came as no surprise that she had already ventured into starting three...