Summer can be a particularly hard time of year to be a woman in a body. Many of us have complicated relationships with our bodies and with the sheer number of messages telling us to be more of this and less of that, it’s no wonder we have a hard time seeing ourselves clearly. This […]
5 Stories of Women Who Love
by on July 7, 2019 Leave a Comment
The SheLoves community is made up of women from all walks of life, all over the world. Over the years we’ve learned there are few things as powerful as when we share our own stories. Boldly telling our own truth creates space for other women to stand in theirs. Here are five stories of women who […]
Dangerous Women 101: A Primer for Women Who Love
by on June 30, 2019 Leave a Comment
If you’ve been around the SheLoves community for any length of time, you’ve probably heard us talk about Dangerous Women. But if you weren’t here two years ago when that part of the community was formed, you might have some questions. What is a dangerous woman? Where do I find these women? How are dangerous […]
Sisters in Mental Illness: Shaley Hoogendoorn Talks to Jessica Birak of Mint & Birch
by on June 26, 2019 Leave a Comment
[ Trigger Warning: Mention of abuse, as well as an eating disorder.] This month, Shaley Hoogendoorn talks to Jessica Birak, founder of the jewelry company Mint & Birch, who is also a vulnerable and honest advocate for mental health. They talk about topics related to anxiety, depression, postpartum, hypochondria, eating disorders and healing from childhood […]
Hosting a Human, And Other Lessons in Hospitality
by on June 25, 2019 Leave a Comment
I love hosting people around our table. I love trying new recipes and anticipating the conversation that will unfold throughout the evening. I love the surprising connections that always seem to be made and the scattering of empty, wine-smudged glasses at the end of the night. I love exchanging hugs as people leave—less awkward than […]
