Hi love, tell us a little bit about yourself! I’m Gabrielle. I’m 25 and I was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus in 2016 after two tough years of misdiagnoses. For those of us who are not familiar with it, can you explain what it is? Hydrocephalus is a chronic, at the moment incurable, neurological condition that affects the brain. It is a build up of cerebral spinal fluid in the skull causing the ventricles to become dangerously enlarged, causing the fluid to not properly drain to the rest of the body. This, in turn, puts unnecessary and dangerous pressure on the brain and causes it...
Each week, our Friday Feature celebrates powerful women from our tribe who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we spoke with model Hunter McGrady. The curviest model to be featured in Sports Illustrated, Hunter is breaking boundaries in the realm of body positivity, and uses her platform to not only help young women everywhere embrace their bodies, but also to talk about and break down the stigma around depression and anxiety. You come from a line of models (grandmother, aunt, and mom) and your dad was an actor, so you were familiar with...
Each week, our Friday Feature celebrates powerful women from our sisterhood who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we spoke with Lindsay Solmer, an actress, blogger, content creator and fashionista. Between moving to New York to pursue her dream of acting and beginning her own personal brand, this inspiring tribe member shares her experience stepping outside her comfort zone while also discussing how she practices self love. What inspired you to do what you’re doing today (day job or side hustle or both!)? Firstly, when I was younger I was a ballerina and I was...
Each week, our Friday Feature celebrates powerful women from our tribe who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we spoke with Chris Han, a photographer, designer, MBA graduate, and fashion and beauty guru. Between creating and posting content and designing, this powerhouse shares her experience as a content creator while also discussing how she refuels on a daily basis. What inspired you to do what you’re doing today (day job or side hustle or both!)? My fashion and lifestyle blog has become my full-time job. My inspiration comes from the people surrounding me. I came from...
Each week, our Friday Feature celebrates powerful women from our tribe who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we chatted with Cheryl Sutherland, CEO & Founder of PleaseNotes. This powerhouse shares her experience building a brand that empowers individuals through personal development. When you were a child, what made you the happiest? Spending time with my nephew. We are only 7 years apart so I was his designated babysitter, and at times he was my best friend! What inspired you to do what you’re doing today (day job or side hustle or both!)?...
Each week, our Friday Feature celebrates powerful women from our tribe who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we chatted with Charlie Robbins, prolific creator, and producer of typewritten poetry, which we even feature in the Fred and Far HQ (see below). Charlie joined the tribe in November and has been a fierce ambassador ever since, sharing inspiration and celebrating us and our tribe. This creative go-getter shares her journey into writing as well as tips for self love and self care among mothers.  When you were a child, what made you the happiest? I...
Each week, our Friday Feature celebrates powerful women from our tribe who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we chatted with Leah Kirsch, creator of the clothing brand LEAH KIRSCH. This powerhouse shares experience building a brand that empowers women and reminds us all of a really important lesson when we’re on a mission: slow down. 1. When you were a child, what made you the happiest? Arts & crafts. And clothes. I remember always getting so excited when my mom and I would go to Michaels or JoAnne’s Fabrics. Anything I could...
Each week, our Friday Feature celebrates powerful women from our tribe who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we chatted with Kylee Jo Cook, creator of the do-good brand hurry.to.be.kind. This sales rep turned social entrepreneur shares her experience building her brand and gets real about overcoming roadblocks. When you were a child, what made you the happiest? Growing up in Montana, I lived near a barn that was the home to a few horses and a donkey. Whenever I was feeling down, I’d jump on my dad’s four-wheeler and drive down the...
Each week, our Friday Feature celebrates powerful women from our sisterhood who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we chatted with Mary Purdie, a tremendously talented artist and illustrator who uses her artistic talent and voice to explore some of our favorite concepts, including self care, vulnerability, and so much more. This Warrior Woman moved us to the core with her openness and bravery when faced with some of life's biggest hurdles. We hope you relish her as much as we do. When you were a child, what made you the happiest? Anything creative, imaginative, and playful....
When you were a child, what made you the happiest? Such a great question! When I was a kid, I was happiest when I was on stage performing. I went to an elementary school for the performing arts called Westover Magnet, and to this day I have so many incredible memories from that place! I remember every teacher (Mr. Moody was really one of the first people, besides my parents, to believe in me and tell me I was a great performer). We had drama, dance, music, art and problem-solving classes every day – yes problem solving is an art!...
Each week, our Friday Feature will celebrate powerful women from our tribe who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we chatted with Petty Officer First Class Aubree Miller, a tribe member who is a a mother, a US Navy Sailor, a lifter, and an independent woman who chooses herself. An especially poignant moment we got to be part of with Aubree (pictured just below) was when she received her First Class crows (indicates her new rank in the Navy, from Petty Officer Second Class, to Petty Officer, First Class). While formatting this feature, I...
Each week, our Friday Feature will celebrate powerful women from our tribe who share their magic with the world in unique and inspiring ways. This week, we chatted with Lexie Manion, a tribe member who is a body positive activist, mental health advocate, and all around beautiful soul who inspires us daily with her strength, authenticity, vulnerability, and willingness to share herself and her journey. We love her, and know you will, too. What made you happiest as a child? Going over to my Grandmom’s house and spending time with her made me the happiest. My Grandmom (my mom’s Mom)...
