Shannon Ullman runs Miss Marijuana, a lifestyle site that aims to publish content that empowers women to share their experiences with cannabis for health and wellness purposes.
Biking in the SGV with Amy Wong: Through the Lens of an Environmental Justice Advocate
As a child, Amy Wong spent a great deal of time in nature. Many of her earliest childhood memories involved playing in the backyard with her grandmother and watching her plant a variety of Asian plants and fruits like jujubes.
Because of H.E.R.’s Jamilah Bashir on Teaching and Advocating for Children with Disabilities
In the fall of 2017, Jamilah F. Bashir attended a writer’s workshop and brainstormed ideas for a story about her sister, Aasiyah, who has an intellectual disability.
‘White Coats to Black Notes’: The Musical Doc on Breaking Barriers and Finding Yourself
Before becoming The Musical Doc, there was a time when Varshini Muralikrishnan felt like she was living her life on autopilot.
‘Grief Comes in Waves’: A Daughter’s Story of a Mother’s Eternal Love
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
