
The LGBTQ+ Representation We Need
This year will be my second Pride fully, and happily, out of the closet. There was a long period of time I thought I wouldn’t be able to say that. I remember seeing horror stories about c...

Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental health support?
This May, August & selfmade – 2 Asian American founded companies – are shedding some light on the realities of mental health within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) commun...

Playlist: Black Femme Fantastic-a! (For Womxn's History Month)
Click HERE for Jasmine's Womxn's History Month Playlist When I was asked to curate this playlist in honor of Black Femme artists, I was so excited and grateful to have ...

Building Strong Foundations for Self-Preservation and Resiliency
“Let’s do a one-minute meditation…okay…go!” I dreaded this part of our sessions when my therapist would force me to sit with my thoughts and focus on my breath. This w...

Finding the Dream Team: A Letter to my Younger Self
Hi K, I know you’ve always dreamed of a best friend. The kind with whom you can talk for hours, support and lean on, find your paths together. You’d choose each other f...

For The Girls Who Were Once Told To Stay Out Of The Sun
The year is 2005. Beauty standards are unkind to everyone outside of the conventionally attractive (white, thin, blonde hair with blue eyes), but a new standard is on the rise. With celeb...