10 Female-owned Brands That Inspire Us To Hustle
Even in the year twenty twenty one, a lot of noise hasn’t been made on empowering female-led and female-owned brands. In spite of the difficulty operating a small business brought by rising competition in the market, female-owned businesses continue to rise and make a mark in the industry. This, however, is not a surprise to […]
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The Day I Came Out
Speaking as a heterosexual in my early 20s, it would be impossible for me to write an article about the struggles that the members of the LGBTQ+ community face today, although I can say one thing: The LGBTQ+ allies are here for you all, and we know you are struggling; we may not have experienced […]
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Fairy Doll and You: This Season’s Combination
For those who have acne prone skin and are interested in skin whitening, not a lot of brands are easy to trust. Fortunately for us, known for helping those with the exact same issues, Fairy Doll is our go-to Fairy Godmother. Every day, I open my Instagram account and find my friends sharing their skin-care […]
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Speaking of Consent, Why Is It So Difficult to Say “No”?
[Trigger warning: Sexual harassment] “Just one date.” “Just one night.” “It doesn’t have to mean anything.” “You’re such a tease.” “But you said…” “Please?” Saying no has become an easy go-to answer for some women when being asked out or harassed by men, while for others, it is a mothe#*@^!ng challenge to say “no” and […]
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The Truth About Laying Out A Plan In Your Early 20s
We all had big dreams when we were little kids. Some of us wanted to be astronauts, some of us wanted to become the President of our own countries, and some of us even dreamt of sailing across the globe––and some of us really did accomplish the dreams we had when we were younger. Others, […]
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Why It’s Not You, It’s Them: Signs To Watch Out For When You’re Being Gaslighted
“What are you talking about? That never happened.” “You’re overreacting. Why are you so sensitive?” Oops. Do you often hear these from the people around you? Chances are you’re being gaslighted. To put it quite plainly: it’s not you, it’s them. Gaslighting is emotional and psychological abuse that occurs in abusive relationships. It is a […]
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4 Women-Led Achievements You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
When talking about inventions and innovations, we are used to hearing what men pioneered. Not often do we hear a woman’s name come up, despite her groundbreaking creations. It’s time we break that pattern, as we talk about 4 women and how they changed the world: 1. The first ice cream maker by Nancy Johnson […]
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What I Wish I Could Say: Happy Mothers’ Day, Mama!
Happy Mothers’ Day! The day we all show our appreciation to our mothers and all the hard work they put in for us (and the patience they’ve developed throughout our mischief). While Mothers’ Day is one of the greatest holidays for most people, it can be a difficult day to wake up to for some. […]
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Not Always Rainbows and Butterflies: The Realities of Self-Care
Bath bombs, staying in to binge on Netflix, staying lowkey on social media, and getting a new hairdo after a painful breakup––self-care is one of the greatest things we can invest our time in; but it’s not always rainbows and butterflies. Self-care can get difficult; ugly, even. I remember my initial perception of what self-care […]
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Ala Mod: Staying Classic in the 21st Century
Grace Kelly, Janis Joplin, Josephine Baker, Jane Birkin… all such amazing women with amazing style––or in other words, classic. Classic women’s fashion will always have recognition, but isn’t always seen in the streets today. Alaine Pang, a local, Davao-based fashion designer, and the founder of Àla Mod by Ala Mod Studio, aspires to exist in […]
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