Have you ever “met” someone online? Let me be more specific, discovered someone online who you almost instantly gravitated towards, you didn’t stalk but simply patiently and attentively enjoyed following. They didn’t spark feelings of jealousy, but a desire to emulate their actions and being. Social media can be a really scary place. One of…
Read MoreDo your people-pleasing ways got you feeling all sorts of down? If you’re anything like me, you probably grew up in a household that praised you for doing the right thing, putting others first, and stuffing down your emotions. Unfortunately, the assumptions I listed above stuck with me and landed me in a severe, crippling,…
Read MoreOver the course of the past few years, people have begun to eat less and less animal product in the name of sustainability. As it stands, the large agricultural systems in place are anything but sustainable in terms of environmental impact but also the well being of the animal. Ahead, we speak to CMO of…
Read MoreWe all go through some form of an identity crisis, first-generation Americans, however, can go through many during even just their adolescence. Take me, a Dominican American woman who has lived in “Little Dominican Republic” aka Washington Heights for her whole life. I’ve lived in this cultural bubble of tight community bonds, loud music that’s…
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 this…
Read More“I’m an independent woman and I don’t need no (wo)man” is the most powerful of statements that makes me want to snap my fingers in agreement. I’ve been in a relationship for over three years, but that won’t stop me from praising it. I was late to the relationship game – waited ‘till the lucky…
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 in over-celebration….
Read MoreThe moment I saw those double lines, I knew my life was going to change in various significant ways. Sure, I anticipated the usual stress and anxieties that come along with being newly pregnant, but what I didn’t expect was how quickly the strength of my boundaries would be put to the test. As someone…
Read MoreChillhouse Soho Flagship is officially open! After much anticipation, a brand new mecca of self-care has finally come to life. This has been an incredible space to watch get built from the ground up, and having watched our team personally, it’s safe to say this was the product of blood, sweat, and tears. To celebrate…
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