Marching for a Miracle: A Mother’s Love for Her Son and Dedication to Helping Others Like Him
Rachel was only halfway through her pregnancy when her water broke. Fear pulsed through her as her husband, Steve, rushed her to the hospital unsure of what this meant for herself and their unborn baby. When she arrived at the hospital, her mind raced as she stared back at the serious faces of the doctors and nurses who surrounded her. She tried to understand the gravity of the words they were saying, the long list of symptoms that were tied to the fact that her body had started this process so early. A process that was supposed to be beautiful, natural… how did it get so complicated?
Instagram\’s Most Romanticized Lifestyle: What #Vanagonlife Is Really About
#Vanagonlife can be seen throughout Instagram in reference to a particular model of Volkswagen that was popular in the early 1980s and 1990s. But the hashtag represents much more than just these vehicles and their owners. It represents the laid back, humble lifestyle they embody and the strong community they’ve created.
This Successful Blogger Hit Reset and the Result Was Challenging But Worth It
When your career leads you to travel the world, make a ton of money, rub shoulders with celebrities, and win awards, what do you do? Quit of course! At least that’s what Necole Kane of XO Necole, formerly Necole Bitchie, did. And though the initial result was a terrifying drop in funds and a drastic change in lifestyle, she didn’t regret the decision at all. Now, she’s once again at the top of her game, but this time, she’s helping others get there too.
Sharing Her Voice at the Women’s March in D.C.
When faced with today’s turbulent political landscape, Ghana-born writer, Jennifer Sefa-Boakye, was compelled to travel from Los Angeles, California to Washington D.C. for the Women’s March. But when asked about her experience there, she’s quick to point out the importance of the event, no matter what your ethnicity, background, or gender. Read on to learn more about this writer, producer, Ghanaian [and uniquely American] woman who walked with purpose when it really counted.
This Jewelry Designer Juggles Motherhood, History, and Modernism in Detroit
When asked what she hopes her children learn from her business and art, Brooke Fisher of Brooke Fisher Designs responds with a quote from author Joseph Chilton Pearce, “To live a creative life, we must first lose the fear of being wrong.”
Discover the Visionary Creative Director Behind Maui\’s Most Alluring FEAST
Lush green grass sinks beneath your bare feet as you make your way to a low table draped with a hand-stained cloth. Bright locally-harvested flowers are bursting in a gorgeous table display while plates of tantalizing farm-to-table delicacies await. Find your place and ready your mind and spirit for a day of learning, crafting, and delicious cuisine. This unforgettable reception is part of FEAST, a celebration design company that focuses on gatherings that honor the sacredness of food and creativity. Each FEAST is themed and pairs a farm-to-table dining experience with a hands-on creative workshop.
A Trip to Ghana? No Problem
Director of Marketing for Hobnob, Catherine Hagan, recently visited Ghana during the holidays. As a first generation American citizen with roots in Ghana, she and her family/friends are still very connected to this country and its culture, and always enjoy a chance to return. The hard part? Organizing everything. Taking matters into her own hands, Catherine used Hobnob to set itineraries, identify meeting places, and share photos with everyone on the trip. Read on to find out more…
Directing for Change with Zon D’Amour
Beneath the Southern California sun, rapper Lavell Streets watches as the woman he loves get married to another man. He stares ahead as words tumble from his lips, his lyrics a rhythm of bittersweet emotion. Just feet away, Zon D’Amour watches it all unfold.
Emerge
On November 15, 2016, six hundred Hawai’i high school students gathered together within the vast, sunlit walls of the Hawaii Convention Center. Before them, a panel of four speakers wore leis and smiled out across their audience.
Your Exclusive Look Into the Edgy Surf & Rock World of Kut U Up
Surf world icon and Kut U Up singer, Chris Cote, took a moment to give us the inside scoop on his band’s latest show. Celebrating Superbrand’s “Fall Fiesta,” he shares what it was like for Kut U Up to dust off their instruments, get paid in surfboards, and curate an event with Hobnob. Read on to learn more.