Researchers once kept 30 couples awake for a full night, then asked each pair to talk through a recurring argument. The sleep-deprived partners showed higher cortisol during the fight and less warmth before and after it. The finding points to something couples rarely connect. The state of the body sets the terms a relationship has to work within, and the same holds for the mind. Physical and mental wellness shape how two people treat each other on an ordinary Tuesday, long before any grand romantic gesture enters the picture.
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Yuh-Line Niou (she/her), is a former New York Assemblywoman who is currently running for State Senate. This queer millennial was the first openly autistic representative in the New York State legislature. Born in Taiwan, she is an anti-poverty advocate and activist who has fought predatory lending and red-lining in New York’s neighborhoods. Yuh-Line has taken progressive stances on many issues, including Medicare for All, Taxing the Rich, the Green New Deal, and Abolishing ICE.
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After learning her family history Hilary Giovale made an important decision to do better than her relatives. As a sensitive soul she understands the damage white settlers did to the natives and the blacks that were enslaved along the way. She wants to help others understand this history as well through her book, Becoming a Good Relative. Please read on to learn more about Hilary Giovale and her journey.
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Amaris Dordar (she/her) is a younger millennial and Chicana mujer. Born at the very tail end of the millennial generation, she is a first-generation college graduate, having gone to Yale for her Bachelor’s and Harvard for her Master’s. Amaris is an attorney who speaks multiple languages, including Spanish (fluently), as well as Mandarin, Hindi, and Tibetan. A lover of yoga and hiking, she passionate about affordable housing, environmental sustainability, wildfire prevention, LGBTQ+ equality, expanding access to healthcare and mental health services, and creating economic opportunities for working families and small business owners. Exploring Los Angeles’ diverse cultural communities has focused Amaris on practical, community-centered solutions to homelessness and climate resilience across Los Angeles County.
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Mai Khoi went from golden album pop star to exile just for standing up for the rights of her people in Vietnam. As Americans we take for granted our right to free speech and to protest. But we now have Mai Khoi helping us to fight to keep that right in America too. Mai Khoi has some of the most incredible rang of a singer I have ever heard. Her songs range from metal banshee to jazz to surreal art. With her new album, Five Years in Exile, just coming out you don’t want to miss it or seeing her live, if you can. But for now, read on to learn more about this absolutely fascinating woman and her art!
Read MoreThe way people think about holidays is changing. In 2026, more travellers are treating time away not as an opportunity to see as much as possible, but as a chance to genuinely recover mentally, physically, and emotionally. Wellness travel has moved firmly into the mainstream, and the numbers reflect it.
Read MoreVinyl records were once seen as nostalgic items that belonged to older music collections and dusty record stores. Today, they represent something much larger. Collectible vinyl releases now sit at the intersection of music, fashion, art, and identity. People are not only buying records to listen to albums. They are buying them to express personal taste, decorate creative spaces, and connect with a larger cultural movement.
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America is supposedly the land of opportunity, although it doesn’t feel like that nowadays. But that opportunity is not gone. Shonique Williams (she/her), is a perfect example of that. Raised by a disadvantaged mother on welfare, Shonique was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned while trying to escape an abusive relationship. She fought against her imprisonment and was released after a year. In the aftermath, she founded an advocacy organization to help prevent the same thing that happened to her from happening to others.
This millennial progressive advocate is running on a platform centered on civil rights, with a focus on Black, Brown, and marginalized communities, alongside economic justice and making California more affordable and sustainable for everyday people. Her top priorities include affordability, sustainability, and criminal justice reform, including living wages, affordable housing expansion, Medicare for All, and universal childcare and pre K, but her wide platform includes abolishing ICE, ending mass incarceration, and protecting California’s natural environment.
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From milky vocals to lyrics that touch your soul, Danni Nicholls will wrap her music around you with her songs that will inspire your own journey. When Danni isn’t creating music or living through the experiences that inspire her music, she is advocating for kids, the arts, or playing at benefits. To learn more about Danni Nicholls, please read on!
Read MoreRoughly 80 million Americans experience thinning hair, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Most people have no idea where to begin. You're faced with what feels like an endless lineup of options. Hair growth oil spray has recently garnered serious interest, and not without cause. It sits where nourishing scalp care meets targeted follicle support.
Read MoreMost of us have stood in a changing room wearing something that looked brilliant on the hanger and strangely wrong in the mirror. But the problem isn’t your body. It’s usually the cut, the fabric, or the way the piece works with your proportions. Once you understand that, picking out clothes can become far less frustrating and a lot more rewarding.
Read MoreSilk flowers have moved far beyond the stiff, shiny stems many people remember from older craft-store displays. For event spaces, hotels, restaurants, retail windows, and wedding venues, the right faux florals can solve several practical problems at once: they hold their shape, stay camera-ready, and can be installed before a room opens to guests. The challenge is knowing which brands are built for professional use and which are better suited to a small vase at home.
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Late last year, voters in California voted to enact a mid-cycle redistricting campaign. This means that California’s US Congressional districts would be re-drawn to enact fairness and balance out Republican power grabs across the country. US Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley was moved from the 3rd District to the 6th District. In California’s election system, the top two candidates in a primary election move forward to the general election, regardless of party affiliation.
Today, Lauren Babb Tomlinson (she/her), is running for this seat. A millennial mother, Lauren is also a Chief Public Affairs Officer for Planned Parenthood. Lauren’s platform centers on expanding access to healthcare, strengthening protections for women and workers, and preventing price gouging.
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As the world around us is constantly changing in ways we might not agree with, we can feel anxious and out of control. Staying positive and keeping up with our mental health is incredibly important, especially during times like these. Here are 10 ways we can move towards developing a more positive mindset.
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Ellaé Lisqué has built its identity around special occasion wear, serving customers who want polished, designer-led clothing without moving into traditional luxury pricing.
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After eight years, there is a wholesale changing of state government in California this year. Both the governor and lieutenant governor positions are open, and there is a large group of candidates for both offices. Today we are interviewing Janelle Kellman (she/her), a gay woman who is the former mayor of Sausalito. She is an environmental attorney and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Center for Sea Rise Solutions. A passionate climate justice warrior, Janelle points out that the Lieutenant Governor sits on the State Lands Commission and the Coastal Commission. The lieutenant governor also sits on the University of California Board of Regents, the California State University Board of Trustees, and the Commission for Economic Development. Through these positions, Janelle plans to use the power of the office to to advance climate resilience, public education, housing, good jobs, and a more equitable economy.
Read MoreFashion has gradually shifted away from purely minimal styling and toward accessories that create stronger visual identity. Across streetwear, luxury fashion, festival culture, travel wardrobes, and contemporary casual styling, felt hats have re-emerged as one of the most effective ways to add structure, mood, and individuality to an outfit without relying on overly complicated layering or trend-heavy pieces.
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Queer-country singer-songwriter Paisley Fields recently released his new single “Hands Off The Hat,” a fun country tune based off of a real incident. The single comes right before the release of his new album “Are U Mad At Me,” an album he describes as a “journey.” Beyond his own music, Fields is a mentor to young music industry professionals through Grammy U and the Recording Academy. To learn more about Paisley Fields and his new music, read on.
Read MoreYou've decided to invest in a custom suit, and now the big question is: how long does the whole process actually take? Whether you have a wedding, a major presentation, or a black-tie event on the calendar, understanding the custom suit timeline is the first step toward showing up in something that fits perfectly and feels like it was made for you, because it was. Most custom suits take anywhere from four to twelve weeks, depending on the tailor and the level of service you choose. Here's exactly what to expect at each stage.
Read MoreFashion has always been about self-expression. While clothing trends shift from season to season, jewelry often remains deeply personal. Among all accessories, statement pendants have become one of the most powerful ways for people to showcase individuality, creativity, and emotion through style.
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