What do you do for a living? I am the founder & designer of harly jae; a line of feminine and vintage-inspired womenswear born from my desire to bring positive change to the fashion industry. All the garments are ethically manufactured right here in Vancouver and adopt the slow fashion framework by being timeless, versatile,…

I’ve been following you on Instagram and adore you so much! I love that your husband is a photographer, and you are his muse. Funny connection…my husband and I met on set where he was the photographer, so I just feel a connection with your little fam. I would love to know how you both…

The words “eat your vegetables” aren’t familiar to me from my childhood because the practice of doing so just came naturally. Growing up as a first generation American in a household with Panamanian parents, eating vegetables is just what we did. My family’s native cuisine – which is an exotic fusion of Latin and Caribbean…

How I’m feeling The day I gave birth is one of the happiest yet most traumatizing days I’ve experienced. I quickly learned that the US healthcare system is broken. My OBGYN had made me feel heard and understood during my appointments, but when it came to the day of giving birth, all my wishes were…

Babywearing has been around for centuries (probably as long as there have been babies), and today’s technology and design advances present safer wearing choices more than ever. Carriers continue to evolve, meeting modern parents’ needs for safer, hands-free alternatives for carrying their little ones with comfort, convenience, and bonding. I’ve been an advocate for babywearing…

When I found out I was pregnant, I was completely surprised. I remember thinking my life was instantly over and focusing on all the things I wouldn’t get to do. When would I go back to India?! I needed to find a proper career and stick with it. Maybe I would become a teacher…that’s a…

Every woman is aware that nothing can ruin their day faster than an uncomfortable bra. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you may be thinking that a lacy underwire bra is necessary right now, but nine times out of ten, that fancy lingerie just sits in your drawer after one wear. Even though it’s…

Nina Pierson is a Dutch female serial entrepreneur with a focus on sustainability and motherhood. She published a bestselling book called Mama’en: self-care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum Dedicated to the mother’s wellbeing seen from a physical, spiritual, mental and science-based perspective all with one goal: to empower women becoming mothers. Nina is also the…

Confession; I’m an A-type personality and a one on the enneagram. I need order and structure in my life to give me the illusion I have control. So naturally, when I got pregnant, I researched every product on the market. Since I was stuck in bed for three months, I had plenty of time to…

First, how are you feeling? I’m definitely starting to feel like me again. The pandemic has affected every person, and I think it has been somewhat challenging to navigate being a new mom during that. I feel like my emotions have been so manic lately: happy, anxious, depressed, lonely, but also elated and cautiously optimistic…