Jejune’s 17th issue features Alysia Reiner talking about her role at Orange Is the New Black and sustainability when it comes to fashion. Interviews Pi3rce, Karima Francis, Haven, and Karen Strassman. Brings perspective about life purpose with Chi Ilochi, a Smart & Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide, and the beauty of Joyce Penas Pilarsky helping others through her fashion.
Actress and voice actress, Karen Strassman, uses her voice for good and evil on the screen, but entirely for good offscreen, as she works with and advocates for homeless and human trafficked youth in Los Angeles. To learn more about this passionate woman and her powerful work, please read our exclusive interview here.
Pop artist Haven defies the constraints of her struggle with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), as she creates music embracing those moments of weakness, strength, and the often times chaotic emotions associated with love and heartbreak. In addition to Haven being a potent singer, she is heavily involved organizations making strides in childhood cancer research. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn about Haven’s music journey and upcoming projects.
Purpose (noun) : The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. Do you know what your purpose is?
Joyce Penas Pilarsky’s beautiful designs give her the power to help transform orphan children’s lives. To learn more, please click here.
Worried about the upcoming gift-giving holiday season? Frazzled about hitting the gift-mark without breaking the bank? Just like in O. Henry’s classic tale, “The Gift of the Magi,” the art of gift-giving can be tragically ironic even when the giver’s heart is in the right place. But have no fear, I’m here to guide you how to be generous with your gifts while being thoughtful, sustainable and frugal (in a good way!).
Meet PI3RCE: artist, fashion blogger AND charity donor to patients suffering brain cancer. When I first came across PI3RCE, I was initially surprised by her cheery obsessions with pink and kawaii-inspired styles. But her inspirations and creativity penetrate deeper. As a survivor of brain injury herself, Pi3rce opens up about her personal experiences, style inspirations as well as her perspective on the influence of social media today. To learn more, please read our exclusive interview here!
Alysia Reiner is so much more than a warden in Orange Is The New Black, as a typical New Yorker, she does it all: influential actress, activist, producer, eco-momma, sustainable designer, feminist, and so much more! To learn more about her and she our 100% sustainable glamours cover editorial, please click here!
As you maybe aware, there is a massive homeless crisis in the United States, but it really smacks you in the face in LA. LA has Tent Cities and Skid Row, but the problem does not seem to be getting better. Is this why Karima Francis’s song “Shelf Life”, which is about the LA homeless crisis and follows around a homeless man in the beautifully shot video is so powerful. Her soulful heartfelt melodies of introspection explores the perfect combination of laid back west coat with sultry purpose. To learn more, please read our exclusive interview here with Karima.