Personal Essays

Arlene Taylor is a mother of four, author, founder of The Rose Yarde and multi-certified nurse.

Natalie Karneef is a freelance writer, world traveler and creator of “A Single Thing” podcast.

Darlene Valencia, LA-based writer, website designer and model, has created a life around empowering women.

Bretton Riley Keating is a poet, who travels to weddings and events around the world with her trusty typewriter.

Barbara Sueko McGuire is a non-fiction writer and editor of The Fold who gets her kicks at Swingers Diner in Los Angeles.

Vanessa Acosta splits her days between photographing brands and women around the city and designing/hand sewing clothes for line, Wasi Clothing.

Yvette Piedra is a UX Designer in Atlanta, with a background in social work.