It’s no surprise that there are small businesses popping up everywhere these days, but how does one really start a business? How can you really take a hold of your passions and turn them into money? Well, I have always wondered the same thing – until now. I spoke to female three business owners I…
Read MoreLashes can really make you feel like a new person. Whether you rock your natural lashes, a full set of extensions, or a lash lift, we all know that they can be a real confidence booster. But have you ever thought of how you take care of them? Truthfully, we never really did – so…
Read MoreFor businesses, there are many questions up in the air right now. In the words of our own Chiller-in-Chief, Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, even we had to “Pivot!!” our direction to keep up with the times. To spread the positivity and help to others, Cyndi partnered with Dell and the Dell Women’s Entrepreneurship Network (DWEN) to support…
Read MoreIn early October, my best and longest friend slid a book across the table, her eyes looking away and intently into the crowded screen on her laptop. It read “Codependent No More” in bright hot pink letters. As an individual with an intimate relationship with an alcoholic, my body was met with a weird mix…
Read MoreIt’s been a long year and your hair is getting even longer. You’ve been holding off until you can safely make an appointment at the hair salon, but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards for you and you’re going to take matters into your own hands…literally. There’s a few things you should know…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever suffered with a migraine, you know how debilitating they can be. Chronic migraines even more so. So how do you deal when you feel like you can’t keep your head up or see an ounce of light? Alivia Mackenzie (aka @lalalivia), wellness guru and Canadian IG-sweetheart, is no stranger to migraines and…
Read MoreSelf and the City is a column intended to increase visibility and dialogue surrounding mental health, relationships, harmful stereotypes, and the necessity for self-care and vulnerability. Self and the City will be headlined by Jessa Chargois on a bi-weekly basis. Submissions and guest columnists are welcomed to send work to hannah@chillhouse.com I believe that sometimes,…
Read MoreSpending my days amplifying and supporting the stories of marginalized folks to help mitigate climate change has proven to be a huge privilege. But it can also open other organizers like Diandra Marizet Esparza, to moments of burnout and consistently assessing the historical pain of BIPOC communities. Diandra co-founded Intersectional Environmentalist, a resource hub that…
Read MoreIt’s officially Pisces season! These water signs are known for being highly empathetic, extremely intuitive, and vividly imaginative and are often meme-d for crying too often, but it’s funny because it’s true. Ruled by Neptune, the planet all about dreams, spirituality, and intuition, these emotional beings are so kind that they often put others’ needs…
Read MoreFantasizing about the way I would decorate my future apartment was a constant mind game I played. Now that I’ve lived in my own space for close to a year, I have yet to fill up my walls with art that speaks to who I am – or at least livens up the place. It’s…
Read MoreIf you’re anything like me you tend to give and give and give and give. Sometimes you don’t even realize you’re doing it. It just comes natural to you. You love and care for others so much you just want to pour out everything you have to offer. Maybe it’s to your friends, your partner,…
Read MoreEvery February, roses, chocolates, and cupids overwhelm shelves and remind us how society would like us to display our affection for others. Now, while Valentine’s Day is romantic in theory, I’ve always been one to view the holiday with a bit of pessimism; why are we supposed to express our love for others more intensely…
Read MoreI recently went through a breakup. These are some of the words I was on the receiving end of: “The most interesting thing that has happened between us in the past three weeks is that you taught me the buttons on the duvet cover.” I scoffed, but only in my mind. It clicked for the…
Read MoreLike finding the perfect pair of jeans, investing in swimwear is one of the best items you can buy when your wardrobe needs a refresher. And when there’s an opportunity to invest in a staple feature of your closet, you’ll want to support a Black-owned business. Lucky for us, there are amazing designers that have…
Read MoreSelf and the City is a column intended to increase visibility and dialogue surrounding mental health, relationships, harmful stereotypes, and the necessity for self-care and vulnerability. Self and the City will be headlined by Jessa Chargois on a bi-weekly basis. Submissions and guest columnists are welcomed to send work to hannah@chillhouse.com I believe fear is…
Read MoreThere are so many different types of sleep patterns out there. Maybe you’re an early riser or a night owl. Maybe you toss and turn or maybe you have really vivid dreams. Either way, it shows something about yourself that you might not know…or maybe you do, in which case you should leave your findings…
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