Andrea Barberio will always be her mother’s daughter. Every day that passes by is a reminder of the strength and resilience of her mom, a woman who made sure everyone lived every day like it were their last.
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Women-powered Studio Empowers and Trains Next Generation of Martial Artists
Diandra Thompson and Liza Fernandez started off as childhood friends and then co-owners and Kenpo instructors of FTK Martial Arts Studio in San Francisco, California.
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Kids First Project Empowers Youth Experiencing Homelessness Through Innovative Mentorship Programs
When Alisha Zhao started volunteering as a teen at a local family homeless shelter, she learned of an alarming statistic surrounding youth homelessness.
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‘Lady & Little’ Captures the Spirit of Kindness and Mountain Life
Becoming a mother to two lovebugs has been the greatest blessing for Milena Enguidanos Gonzalez, owner and founder of boutique apparel shop, Lady & Little.
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‘Turning Life Around’: A Survivor’s Story of Redemption and God’s Miracles
Elizabeth Quiroz, 33, never thought her life would turn around after spending much of her teenage and adult years being manipulated and coerced into doing things she didn’t want to do.
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‘Mama and Me’ Clothing Line Shares the Joys of Childhood and Motherhood
A boss babe and stay-at-home mama, Stephanie Martinez has always had a passion for matching edgy and chic design outfits with her one-year-old daughter and mini-me, Jade.
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‘Bathing Your Senses’ Through Forest Bathing with Jackie Kuang
At her most recent forest therapy guided session in Monrovia Canyon Park, Jackie Kuang led her group on a peaceful, contemplative walk, inviting them to “bathe their senses” in nature and be fully present in the now.
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Artist, Teacher Liza Coco Draws Polygonal Portraits of Inspiring Women
Liza Coco can spend up to 15-40 hours hand drawing intricate polygonal portraits of badass, inspiring women like RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg) and Malala. Every new portrait has its own set of imperfections, but that’s precisely what draws Lisa into the technique.
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Love is Sweet Events Wants You to Fall in Love with Yourself
Candace Lam had to learn how to fall in love with herself after experiencing one of the most difficult and career-defining moments of her life nearly 6 years ago. The power of love is what kept her grounded and ready to tackle anything in front of her with grace, sweetness, and passion. In 2012, Candace founded […]
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Kirtan with Kamini: A Spiritual and Meditative Journey
For musician and teacher Kamini Natarajan, kirtan, or community singing and chanting, has always been a deeply spiritual journey. The melodic sounds from the tabla and harmonium coupled with group chanting, singing, and meditation provide a sense of euphoria and natural high, says Natarajan. “It is a journey that is different for each one of […]
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A Daughter’s Fight to Destigmatize Mental Health Issues in the South Asian Community
“It took me a long time to process that my mother’s death was a suicide. There is such a stigma about mental health in my culture. At first, I just did not know how to explain it, or even approach it. I felt like I had to hide behind the truth, as I ‘should not’ talk about it. It made me so angry,” said Dimple.
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Andrea’s Healthy Kitchen: Latina-Owned Organic Detox Juice Line
“I think we need to feel more free to ask for help or look for resources because a lot of the times Latinas don’t like to ask for help just because it’s our culture that we need to solve everything by ourselves (including myself).”
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