186 pages, published 7/9/2023
A lot of different flowers make a bouquet, each unique to their own beauty and expression. By understanding and embracing differences, we can help to create an environment based on the principles of dignity, fairness, equality and respect. This issue's theme highlights the beauty of diversity: ethnic diversity, cultural diversity, age diversity, body diversity, spiritual diversity, as well as authenticity. In this issue we talk about Standing in…
CONGRATULATIONS to our Beauty of Strength and Resilience Cover Contest Winners!!
Front Cover Winner:
Model: Courtney Brigham @thefsmarts
Photographer: Tadin Brego @blacklodge.portland
Inside Front Cover:
Model: Misty Coolidge @misty_lee_coolidge
Photographer: Kim Chapman @kimchapmanphotography
Inside Back Cover:
Model: Naté Worsham @nataythe_model
Photographer: Tyler Allen - Williams @taw.photography
Back Cover:
Model: Duchess Jealoquin
Bella Luna Rosa Fine Art Photography @bellalunarosa413
Thank you to our Cover Contest Judges:
Regina Barrett, Jennifer Livingston, Jamie Olsen, and KC Salter!!!
Front Cover Winner:
Model: Courtney Brigham @thefsmarts
Photographer: Tadin Brego @blacklodge.portland
Inside Front Cover:
Model: Misty Coolidge @misty_lee_coolidge
Photographer: Kim Chapman @kimchapmanphotography
Inside Back Cover:
Model: Naté Worsham @nataythe_model
Photographer: Tyler Allen - Williams @taw.photography
Back Cover:
Model: Duchess Jealoquin
Bella Luna Rosa Fine Art Photography @bellalunarosa413
Thank you to our Cover Contest Judges:
Regina Barrett, Jennifer Livingston, Jamie Olsen, and KC Salter!!!
144 pages, published 3/27/2023
Overcoming hardship can bring up trauma, it can remind us of the conditioning of society, it comes with pain, darkness, fear, and discomfort. Yet through the darkness we learn to adapt, we get stronger, our passions are ignited, and we learn important life lessons that help us step into our purpose. Within this issue you will find powerful, thought-provoking stories of Strength and Resilience, tips and tools to increase mindfulness and…
146 pages, published 12/2/2022
Vol. 5 is the 2nd edition of our Beauty Comes in ALL Shapes and Sizes Issue. This year we delved into this industry with fortitude. In this endeavor we aspire to create a uniquely inclusive culture which with the artists, models, photographers, and readers at the forefront of the conversation. Models were encouraged to share a short statement, story, or quote about what true beauty means to them. In this community we believe that art has the…
110 pages, published 8/30/2022
Compassion impacts every single area of life. When we talk about compassionate living, we are not only talking about compassion towards one another, but compassion towards the Earth, compassion towards animals, cultural compassion, and most importantly, self-compassion. Within these pages you will find tips and tools for self care, visioning, goal-setting, compassionate leadership skills and worksheets, mindfulness techniques, ways to…
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COMPASSION IS BEAUTIFUL COVER CONTEST WINNERS!!
Front Cover:
Models: International Ms. USA, Dr. Shenetta Malkia H.C., International Ms. Jordyn Goddard, International Mrs. USA, Dr. Jacqueline Edwards
King Aaron Photography
Back Cover:
Model: International Ms. Jordyn Goddard, Photo by Angela Ballard
Inside Front Cover:
Model: Kyah Brown, Photo by Rebecca Mills
Inside Back Cover:
Model: Brianna Jones, Photo by David Sanford
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COVER CONTEST JUDGES: HEATHER LUNDIN, DIANE BELLINGTON, AND NOVA DAWN!!
There were SO MANY INCREDIBLE submissions!!!
Front Cover:
Models: International Ms. USA, Dr. Shenetta Malkia H.C., International Ms. Jordyn Goddard, International Mrs. USA, Dr. Jacqueline Edwards
King Aaron Photography
Back Cover:
Model: International Ms. Jordyn Goddard, Photo by Angela Ballard
Inside Front Cover:
Model: Kyah Brown, Photo by Rebecca Mills
Inside Back Cover:
Model: Brianna Jones, Photo by David Sanford
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COVER CONTEST JUDGES: HEATHER LUNDIN, DIANE BELLINGTON, AND NOVA DAWN!!
There were SO MANY INCREDIBLE submissions!!!
130 pages, published 5/21/2022
This issue's theme highlights the beauty of diversity: ethnic diversity, cultural diversity, age diversity, body diversity, spiritual diversity, as well as authenticity. This speaks to our core values and mission to expand beyond traditional beauty standards, creating an environment which encourages authentic expression, engagement, sharing stories and various perspectives, and showcases beauty of all shapes, sizes, shades, ages, genders,…
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."
~Maya Angelou
160 pages, published 2/13/2022
Throughout the pages of this issue you will find powerful stories of strength and resilience, masterful artworks born of struggle and stepping into purpose and healing. You will get a glimpse of the impact of some of the greatest historical Black leaders and fashion icons in Black History, "clothed in strength and resilience." You will find tips and tools to increase mindfulness and intentionally embody a spirit of resilience, self-compassion,…
128 pages, published 10/11/2021
We aspire to drive conversation and inspire compassionate action. We believe that art has the power to communicate ideas, concepts, and cultures in an understandable way, while opening and engaging in complex conversation with the heart. By employing empathetic dialogue, based on the ideals of humanism and nonviolence, art can also empower people to understand and inspire action. Contributors share their endeavors, projects, vision,…
