Whether it’s CBD-infused beers, gummies, cocktails, chocolates or lotions, CBD is now everywhere. But what exactly is CBD and what does it do? Despite the soaring popularity, there’s still so much consumers don’t know about the cannabis compound.  The cannabis plant is made up of two main compounds: CBD and THC. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is the non-psychoactive component of […]

Grammy-nominated musician and actress Janelle Monáe has teamed up with Belvedere Vodka on a special campaign named, “A Beautiful Future,” to create more opportunities for women, people of color and the LGBTQ community, “A Beautiful Future,” is a two-year project in which female filmmakers will create short films that will express their idea of, you guessed it, a beautiful future. […]

Every year the LGBTQ community and its allies come together during the month of June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, arguabley known as the start of the modern day gay rights movement. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Pride Month is also about celebrating the significant progress in achieving equality and the influence the community has […]

I love to cook and try new recipes. And while I also love to travel, sometimes obligations get in the way of traveling as much as I want to. So I’m always on the hunt for cookbooks that showcase regional cuisine that draws me into the destination. That’s why I’m so excited about a new cookbook named, Tel Aviv: Food. […]

Fed up with the persecution and police brutality they consistently faced for simply being who they are, when police raided the gay bar Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969, its patrons fought back. Widely referred to as the start of the modern gay rights movement, that uprising at Stonewall Inn sparked a social movement that changed the course of American […]

Wearing makeup is about so much more than accessorizing your look. It is often used as a tool of expression. And while people of all genders have been wearing makeup for decades, it’s an industry that has only been marketed to one gender: women. But Fluide is disrupting that narrative with its new makeup line and marketing concept. A collection […]

Whether it’s a piece of jewelry or spiked stilettos, I love wearing statement pieces. They’re bold, fascinating and sometimes, conversation starters. Right now, I’m wearing the Palma ring from Unbound. My statement: I’m an unapologetically sexual woman who is not afraid to show it. Launched in 2014, Unbound is a New York City-based sexual wellness brand that’s changing the way […]

The soaring popularity of rosé in the U.S. is nothing short of astonishing. With celebrities producing their own brands to rosé wine festivals, the blush wine is everywhere! And with our favorite obsession of updating our Instagram followers on which rosé wines we’re sipping on now, its popularity will only increase. Produced in many different regions throughout the world and […]

Set in 1959, in rural Early, western Virginia, The Boys Who Woke Up Early is a coming of age novel that reads more like a historical memoir. The story follows a young man named, Stony Shelor, who has a reputation for being a troublemaker. As he starts his junior year at Jubal Early High, he’s determined to lay low and […]

Cannabis-infused products are nothing new. They’ve been popping up throughout the country as more states legalize marijuana for recreational use. From cannabis-infused protein drinks to kombucha, the use of cannabis in our favorite drinks is not going anywhere. Now vodka lovers and cocktail enthusiasts can be excited about this new trend, too.   A micro-distillery based in Northern California crafted […]