Vein issues can be both painful and unsightly, affecting the quality of life and self-esteem for millions of individuals worldwide. In the past, traditional treatment options for varicose veins and other vein conditions often involved invasive surgeries and prolonged recovery times. However, with the advent of modern medical technology, a revolutionary treatment method known as…
If you’ve been watching ABC’s new based-on-real-life drama ‘Alaska Daily’, you will probably recognize actress Grace Dove, who plays reporter Roz opposite Hilary Swank’s character Elizabeth Fitzgerald. Grace played the wife of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in the 2015 Oscar-winning film ‘The Revenant’. The Rising Indigenous actress and director is giving a memorable performance in ‘Alaska…
We’re all familiar with a number of Dove videos and campaigns that have gone viral over the past decade, and there’s a good reason why they’ve helped disrupt narrow standards of beauty, as well as “norms” within the larger industry. It’s often rare that a major brand will start a movement, especially one that inspires…
Welcome to another edition of Feminist Friday, our weekly column where we share a handful of our favorite videos of the moment! This week, we’re focusing on intersectionality and women of color. These are the voices that have historically been marginalized, and it is more important than ever, given our political climate, to elevate and…
Welcome to another Feminist Friday! That day of the week where we wrap up 5 days of werk, werk, werk, werk, werk, by showcasing our favorite new videos that have a feminist message. This week’s it’s all about body image, starting with the brand that has literally pioneered a body image advertising revolution with (wait…
We all look at ourselves in the mirror and immediately criticize parts of our body. It has become second nature, right? Now imagine instead of thinking those negative thoughts, they were recorded on paper for you to read every day, or spoken out loud by someone else. Would your perception about those thoughts change? Would…
We all do it, let’s be honest. We all have criticisms about our appearance and have voiced those out loud, and maybe even on social media. Perhaps you are one of those many people who tweeted some self-loathing comments during the annual Victoria’s Secret show that seems to multiply body image woes since they only…
They’re baaack! Yep, it’s time for another installment in the latest in a series of Dove videos which are now widely known (and emulated by other brands) for creating conversations about body image in mothers and young women. The beauty brand has successfully infiltrated pop culture, mainstream society and consumerism with their decidedly different take…
Home should be an abode of peace, tranquility, and relaxation. It should be a space where you can forget about your worries and rejuvenate. It’s important to take steps to carve out a sanctuary within your living space that will be dedicated to spiritual connection, a space for reflection, or simply mindful relaxation. But how…
By Akshaya Aalla News Story: It’s Her Right “And…Publish!” I watched as the screen loaded and displayed a successful publishing message. I breathed a sigh of relief- finally, my hard work was bare to the world. I looked at my website with pride. The words “It’s Her Right” stared back at me. My name is…
By Marnie Dachis Marmet The quest to find my unique and authentic self has been a transformative experience that has shaped my perception of the world I live in, and my place within it. Through my own journey, I’ve come to understand that authenticity is not just a state of being; it’s been a lifelong…
It has been described as the tween version of ‘The Hangover’, with a heavy dose of girl power, and honestly that’s all we need to know that we will most def be watching ‘The Slumber Party’ when it premieres on Disney Channel July 27, and streaming on Disney+ the following day. Directed by Veronica Rodriguez,…
We’re all accustomed to the ways society has silenced women throughout history, and even in the present day. But with numerous avenues for making our voices heard, we are more likely to see women defying the status quo and speaking out. In fact, history has been marked by so-called “unruly” women speaking out, going against…
Playwrights and actresses Miranda Renee (L) and Maya Shoham (R) Natalie Portman. Zooey Deschanel. Kirsten Dunst. What do these actresses have in common? They have all starred in films where they inhabit a type of character best described as a “Manic Pixie Dream Girl”, a term coined by film critic Nathan Rabin after observing Kirsten Dunst‘s…
