The Journal

The pursuit of better living and stories to inspire the journey.

Women We Love: An Interview with Yagmur Kuzay

Artist, Climber & Adventurer — Meet Yagmur Kuzay

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Big News! Alisha Stephens Title Nine Pitchfest Finalist

We're headed to Title Nine Pitchfest 2026. Happening September 25th in California!

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Wavemakers Community Spotlight: BONBON

Wavemakers & Tastemakers Surf ✹ Wellness ✹ Food ✹ Community   Some of the best days begin with something simple. A shared surf. A long meal that stretches into the evening. A walk along the coast with someone who was a stranger a few hours earlier. That’s what drew us to BONBON Community. This summer, our Wavemaker Texture Spray joined BONBON in Alentejo, Portugal, tucked into gift bags as a small everyday essential for retreat guests moving between surf sessions, slow meals, and salty coastal days. Along Portugal’s southwest coast, where cork forests meet windswept Atlantic beaches, the retreat unfolded at the kind of pace that’s easy to forget in everyday life. Mornings started in the ocean. Afternoons lingered over beautiful...

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Style Story Feature with Taylor Joy Riley

Create a style that honors who you are. Welcome to our Style Story conversation with Taylor Joy Riley.

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The Best Natural Sea Salt Spray for Beachy Hair

A better kind of beach hair. This natural, non-toxic sea salt spray uses seaweed superfoods and hydrating ingredients to create soft, effortless texture—without dryness, crunch, or synthetic fragrance.

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Why Body Oil Is Good for Your Skin + How to Use It

Hydrated skin, without the heaviness. Here’s why body oil works—and how to choose the best one.

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Style Story Feature with Meghan Meadors

Create a style that reflects your joy. Welcome to our Style Story conversation with Meghan Meadors on personality-packed outfits, thrifted finds, and why her style is a reminder that you don’t have to fit in a box to feel like you. We chat about how color shows up in her wardrobe and the evolution of defining her personal style. For Meg, getting dressed has become a daily ritual of self-expression, creativity, and reconnecting with herself. Let's dive in! Hi Meg! For those just discovering you, how would you describe your style in three words? Playful, Feminine, Intentional How did you begin defining your personal style? I think I’ve always had an idea of what I like or what I’m drawn...

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umanos Launches on Anthropologie!

You can now shop umanos' clean, superfood hair and body care online at Anthropologie.com.

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Meet the Stylist: Shelby Neubauer of Sparrow Hair Co

From Santa Rosa, California, Meet the Stylist: Shelby Neubauer of Sparrow Hair Co

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Behind The Scenes of Our Real People, Real Style Photoshoot

Our first ever brand campaign was shot in Seattle, WA in November 2025.Photos by Stanton J. Stephens. 

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Meet the Stylist: Jen Cortez of Pink Grapefruit Creative Studio

Meet Jen Cortez, Stylist & Owner of of Pink Grapefruit Creative Studio

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Seattle’s Indie Darling Joins Seattle’s Hometown Icon: umanos launches on Nordstrom.com

Milestone Moment — you can now shop umanos on Nordstrom.com. Go crazy!

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