Personal Stories

So, is the popcorn ready? Are the nachos in the oven? Are you getting ready to watch this year’s Oscars Ceremony on Sunday, March 15th? It’s the 98th time this Hollywood celebration has occurred, and it will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien. You’ll be able to watch on multiple…

With several more weeks of winter weather still likely, it may seem silly to be focused on spring styles, but for those in the fashion world, and those who influence fashion, there’s never a lull in focusing on trends and new seasons. And perhaps more than ever, at this time…

There’s no doubt that today’s technology is a double-edged sword. It allows us to meet new people, sustain long-distance relationships, and explore new possibilities, all at our fingertips. Never before has such a breadth and depth of knowledge and opportunities been so accessible to so many. Yet at the same…

Before caregiving reshaped her life, Katrina Love Prescott was a producer, yoga teacher, and life coach. Her mom’s young-onset dementia diagnosis thrust her into a new role, revealing societal stigmas and healthcare gaps as she became her mother’s primary caregiver. Blending mindfulness, dementia care, and coaching, Katrina eased the stress…

We certainly live in an “interesting” time. Class, cultural, and political divisions are rampant throughout the country, and tensions are high as violence becomes more common and partisanship and social media blind us from universally shared facts and truth. In such times, it’s natural to see younger people front and…

One week into the new year, and some of us are still celebrating (and some of us, not so much). For those still engaged in celebrations, or even for those who have returned to their usual state of affairs, what is your relationship with alcohol these days? In recent years,…