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Young Audiences Want Better Characters, Not More Influencers
New research from UCLA offers a revealing look at what younger viewers want from film and television, and where the entertainment industry may be…
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You Don’t Have to Know Your "Thing" Yet
We keep asking girls to define themselves before they’ve had enough time to meet themselves.
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The Strange Little Museum Every Girl Keeps
The ticket stub, the folded note and the screenshot you still cannot delete.
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Surviving the First Six Weeks: A Real Guide to Back-to-School
Nobody warns you that the hardest part of a new school year isn’t the first day. It’s the six weeks after, when the new-pencil-case energy wears off…
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Read Like the Person You Want to Become
Why Literacy Matters More Than Ever
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25 Coming of Age Stories and Books You'll Never Forget
There's a specific kind of book that doesn't just tell you a story, it hands you back a piece of yourself you didn't know you were looking for. The…
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Affirmations and Why We Love Them!
You know that voice in your head that says you're not smart enough, not pretty enough, not interesting enough?
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Why 2016 Culture Is Making the Biggest Comeback Right Now
Be honest. You've been on Pinterest recently and ended up completely lost in a board full of flash photos, Tumblr edits, and outfits that screamed…
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Everything Sounds Real Until It’s Not
It's never been easier to find information.
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Are We All Lowkey Tired of Social Media?
There's a specific feeling after an hour of scrolling on your phone and nothing to show for it. No laugh. No idea. No real reason you opened it in the…
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You're Not Weird. You're Just You.
Everyone's different now. That's literally the whole thing.
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Confidence Without the Pressure
There’s a noticeable shift happening, and it’s not about giving up or caring less. It’s about being more intentional with our energy.
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What We Were Told Would Matter (And What Actually Does)
For a long time, the idea of doing well felt straightforward. You worked hard. You stayed visible. You kept up. You followed a set of expectations…
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Is AI Changing the Way We Connect With Each Other?
Not long ago, texting someone meant typing exactly what you were thinking, even if it came out awkward or unfinished. Now it’s easy to pause, open an…
Read more CultureIs Success Being Redefined by Younger Generations?
Why emotional intelligence, balance, and meaning matter more than ever.
Read more CultureCaught in the Middle and Choosing Humanity
If you have ever felt like you are standing in two worlds at once, you are not alone. We grew up with constant access to information and endless…
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Déjà Vu: Past Life Glitch or Brain Trick?
A college student recently wrote Her Niche Life with a question about déjà vu. She wanted to know how different cultures view it and whether it…
Read more CultureThe Secret to Feeling Better? Giving Back
We’ve been told happiness comes when we finally check the right boxes. The dream job. The body that turns heads. The perfect soulmate.And the fat bank…
Read more CultureThe Identity Shift in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s
Generativity is primarily the concern in establishing and guiding the next generation… Stagnation is the opposite of growth—it is self-absorption and…
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Women's History Month: Estée Lauder
Long before beauty became an industry of billion-dollar brands, before every department store had a cosmetics counter lined with must-have products…
Read more CultureWildfires, Housing, and the Future-Why This Affects You
Imagine waking up to the smell of smoke, knowing that the fire moving through your town isn’t just another news story—it’s your home, your street…
Read more CultureMy Month on the Carnivore Diet
As a former fitness and nutrition coach, I’m always researching and experimenting with nutritional trends to see what works and what doesn’t. But when…
Read more CultureThe Importance of Choosing Your Friends Wisely
Friendships play a significant role in shaping our lives. The people we surround ourselves with influence our habits, mindset, and even our happiness…
Read more CultureWhy We're Obsessed With Quiet Luxury
Luxury isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of loud logos and head-to-toe branding. These days, the vibe is intentional, understated, and…
Read more CultureWhat is Shadow Work?
I love writing about things like shadow work and spirituality because they are wonderful topics that I get asked about a lot so I don't mind. Shadow…
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How Two Love Songs Helped Me Discover Self-Love
Music has always been my language, my way of communicating when words feel too hard to say. My late best friend and I used to share songs to express…
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Epsy Campbell Barr
As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we take time to reflect on the powerful contributions made by individuals from our Hispanic and…
Read more CultureAstrology and Birth Chart for Beginners
Astrology. Some call it a pseudoscience, some of us swear by it, and I guarantee – we’ve all checked our horoscopes at least once. Whether you’re a…
Read more CultureDéjà Vu Across Cultures
Recently, I came across a really interesting Facebook post where people were sharing their experiences of déjà vu, and the responses were intriguing…
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