Dermalogica Founder Shares The Story Behind Her Skincare Empire

It was blood, sweat, tears and plenty of "cheekiness," as she says, that propelled Dermalogica founder, Jane Wurwand, to create a multi-million dollar skincare business available in more than 100 countries around the world.

How Stress Depletes And How To Use Food To Build Yourself Up

Being an entrepreneur comes with a load of stress. It is exciting to be starting something of your own and be free from having a boss or the demands of a corporation. But let's face it; you are suddenly playing every role in the company: marketing, managing, public relations, book-keeping, etc., and that is a lot to juggle. Keeping your stress levels in check is critical, and to do that you need to focus on three main things: diet, exercise and relaxation.

This SoulCycle Instructor Encourages You To Love Your Belly Jelly

It's no secret that body image issues run rampant in today's toxic culture of lookism. Far too many women strive not for health but for the coveted “ideal" body that society applauds, indirectly scorning the bodies that fail to meet that ideal as a result. This persistent striving for skinny has deleterious effects on one's mind and body. According to Mirror Mirror up to 30 million people in the United States suffer from various eating disorders. Jenny Gaither, Master SoulCycle instructor, Notorious F.I.T trainer (a hip-hop cardio class), and Founder of the Movemeant Foundation, has made it her mission to fight back against these issues. She promotes body positivity and instills it in the minds of young girls so that they can grow up loving the skin they are in.

The Politics, Economics and Moral Aspects of Women’s Health

5 Simple Steps to Stay Positive in the Face of Adversity, From An Expert

How This Accidental Entrepreneur Launched One of Chicago’s Most Successful Kickstarter Campaigns

From undergrad to businesswoman, Shivani Jain shares how her company, Cubii, became one of the most funded Kickstarter campains in Chicago which helped get her visa granted.

The Healing Power Of Complaining: How To Complain Effectively

I've been talking about trauma and loss for a long time, so I want to talk about complaining. We are experiencing a loss of freedom, lack of connection and increased fear of economic fallout during this pandemic. We are not used to this kind of prevalent, lengthy. and collective grief in the air.

I Was Isolated In Antarctica: Here's How To Prepare For The Post-Pandemic New Normal

I've been in extended isolation before with nine months of temperatures hovering around minus 35 degrees, blizzards, and months of inescapable darkness. The lack of privacy, the mundane nature of the days, and the interpersonal pressure of living with 17 other people was extraordinary.

Menopause and Vaginal Dryness: What You Need to Know About Your Intimate Area

Menopause is a time in a woman's life when they are faced with new challenges brought about by their changing bodies and health. There is often a decline in what you can do which leads to changes in the all-around lifestyle of any woman. You could also be experiencing physical symptoms that are at times difficult to manage and deal with as these are something new and never been experienced before. One of the most prevailing body changes that you experience in menopause is vaginal dryness and other problems in your intimate area. In order to understand these changes and subsequently employ solutions to address them, you would need to get to know your intimate area better.

An Inside Look at My Salon's COVID-19 Journey

On March 19th, our state's governor ordered all personal care services to close their doors until further notice. As the owner of a hair salon and extension bar, I feared the thought of closing our doors and losing income but felt it was the right and responsible decision to assist our community in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Never in all my thoughts did I think we would remain closed for three months.