March 2020
WOMEN’S ISSUE
EDITORS’ NOTE
What’s Inside the Issue
This month, as Spring awaits to kick Winter to the side, we will set forward our clocks, let more daylight in, and prepare our brackets for March Madness mayhem. We will also celebrate the majesty that is The Woman. We titled this issue, The Women’s Issue, because it is filled with women who define their femininity with unapologetic dopeness. Read more in the Letter from the Editors to get a sneak peak of what’s inside.
FEATURES
Kristin Braswell, Founder of CrushGlobal
She curates dream experiences for travelers to fall in love with the world while fulfilling her own dreams one country at a time.
Alana R. Talbert, Founder of
ARTWerk Creative
You want to have an engaging and profitable presence on social media? Need help getting your brand noticed? Well, Alana R. Talbert is your girl.
Wendy Rose Berry,
Co-Founder and CEO of conditionHER
She is the brainchild behind the next big thing to come to the feminine health market.
Chanel Jaali, Founder of Glow Photo Series
You know, melanin has a special glow. Read how the founder of Glow Photo Series depicts women in all of their melanin magic.
ART
Genevieve Gaignard Creates the Conversation
Read about the LA-based artist whose work explores themes of femininity, class, and her own mixed-race identity in America.
Calida Rawles Paints Power & Peace in Latest Exhibition
Artist Calida Rawles depicts a magical world of melanin with her captivating LA exhibition, A Dream for My Lileth, that inspired Ta'-Nehisi Coates and would make Octavia Butler & Toni Morrison proud.
STYLIN’
A Beautiful Mind: Melody Ehsani
She’s poppin’. Cherry poppin’ to be exact. Designer Melody Ehsani slays style with an important message about femininity.
Next In Fashion: Minju Kim
We totally fell in love with Netflix’s Next In Fashion, Minju Kim. She’s redefining power and knows how to dress it pretty.
The Edit:
Spring 2020
We know trends come and go but these Spring 2020 runway picks have a life of their own. See our edit of the top 3 styles to add to your springtime slay.
MUSIC
Introducing Taryn
We’ve got our eye on Taryn, a new R&B artist with a debut album that will have every girl groovin’ and reclaiming her power.
Ladies First
This month’s playlist highlights all female artists to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Tribute: ‘Round the Way Girls
Who knew LL Cool J’s 90’s hit song would grow with the 2020 woman. In this tribute, we give love to the girls from the block who set trends and keep all eyes on them.