Chlöe Used to Be “Ashamed” of Her Curves — Until Now The cover star of Allure‘s June/July 2022 issue opens up about body image. By Nicola Dall’Asen Chlöe Bailey is two people. No, we’re not confusing her with sister Halle Bailey — we’re talking about her on- and off-stage personas. “When I’m [not performing], I’m a bubbly, corny, clumsy person,” Chlöe…
How Vanessa Dawson Leveraged Her Skills In The Garden Market By Geri Stengel The lawn and garden market is projected to reach $26.3 billion by 2020, according to Allied Market Research. Gardening can lift your spirits and help make you feel peaceful and content. Yet, something good for you mentally isn’t necessarily good for the environment. The non-organic chemicals in pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers…
U.S. Air Force & RJAF Female Aviators Partner in Excellence By Capt. Monique Roux, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) The U.S. and Royal Jordanian Air Forces are partnering to celebrate women in aviation. This partnership, launched in September 2021 between the U.S. Air Force and RJAF, focuses on empowering women in aviation as a way to cultivate and strengthen…
Monte Cristo Crepes Recipe Courtesy of Food Network A raspberry mustard and side salad make an excellent accompaniment to these cheesy, meaty monte cristo crepes. Ingredients For Monte Cristo Crepes 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam 1/4 cup dijon mustard 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 12-inch prepared crepes 8 thin slices Black Forest ham (about 5 ounces) 8 thin slices deli…
Actresses In Their 40s Are Finally Getting Interesting Roles By Helen Lewis In 2019, a 60-year-old Emma Thompson explained her sudden career renaissance. She had spent her youth playing romantic leads, but once she turned 40, she said, she could fill such roles only “in a pinch.” The offers became more limited, the parts smaller: a batty clairvoyant in the Harry Potter series; a wronged…
How Gun Violence Has Changed These 3 Moms’ Lives Forever Three mothers who lost their sons to gun violence found a way to channel their grief into activism. They share their powerful stories and explain why they won’t stop fighting to make a difference. By Maressa Brown In 2013, a teen named Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed in Chicago.…
Founder Aimee Yang is Starting a Breakfast Revolution Here are three lessons Aimee Yang is learning as she builds BetterBrand. By Mita Mallick I love a good New York bagel — I like mine slightly toasted and oozing with cream cheese. Since the 17th century, bagels have been heralded as a cherished comfort food. They were believed to have magical power, and…
Pursuing Health Equity Through a New Lens With WGSS By UH News Medicine, nursing and public health are popular majors students who desire a career in health care choose at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. They can also add a double major to better understand and help dispel prejudices experienced by women, LGBTQ+ and marginalized groups in society. In the College of Social Sciences, the Department of…
This Flex Exec Helps Women Find Their Voice By Meredith Somers A 2021 women’s leadership study from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Co. found that American women held 41% of corporate management positions, and women continue to fight underrepresentation when it comes to board positions and CEO roles. They also face gender bias, harassment, and opposition to their management styles. Here’s…
Peloton’s Kendall Toole To Shift Perspectives on Mental Wellness By Amy Shoenthal Fitness instructors have historically been viewed as beacons of physical health. So it might be a bit unconventional to view them as a prolific voice in the mental health conversation as well. Peloton Instructor Kendall Toole has always been a mental health advocate after her own personal struggles and triumphs.…