Alysia Reiner Sounds Off on Taking Charge and Making Change

Alysia Reiner Sounds Off on Taking Charge and Making Change

When it comes to being a multi-tasking woman in media, Alysia Reiner has learned from some of the best. In the role of Natalie “Fig” Figueroa on Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black,” she rubs elbows with Jenji Kohan, the show’s creator, head writer and show-runner. As...

Artists… We Need You

“We, artists, inspire people to love when it is easier to hate.” Art, according to Paola Mendoza, creates culture and illuminates us in dark times. We, artists, have a responsibility to use our talent and voices to create work that uplifts communities and sets the bar...

Sally Kohn Says Everyone Can Unlearn Hate

In April of 2016, Sally Kohn publicly endorsed Bernie Sanders at a rally in Washington Square Park. As she spoke, her then 7-year-old daughter, Willa, a Hillary Clinton supporter, stood by her side. When Kohn mentioned that Willa is a Hillary fan, Bernie supporters in...
Jessamyn Stanley Gets Real About Motivation + Fear with Beginners

Jessamyn Stanley Gets Real About Motivation + Fear with Beginners

In this excerpt from her new book, Every Body Yoga, Jessamyn Stanley inspires first-time yogis by getting real about what will get them on the mat. (Even yogis with a long-term relationship with yoga need to read this!) Yoga is for all: That’s the message yoga...
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