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It’s Not In The Cards: What Is and What Is NOT a Tarot Reading with Jade Rivera

November 4, 2021October 29, 2021 by Emily Merrell

We’ve all gotten to a crossroad at some point in our lives when we had to choose a path. Only if in that moment a wise fortune teller could show us what’s the best decision and what the future will hold for us. But, that’s not necessarily how real Tarot readings work. So, we asked Jade Rivera founder of It’s Not In The Cards to reveal the realities of Tarot reading and interpreting the signs of the universe.

Sweatworking: The ultimate virtual workout created by Amy Christman, Founder of The Fierce Collective

October 27, 2021 by Emily Merrell

losed, we were social distancing, quarantining and our workout buddies were nowhere in sight. That’s when Amy Christman steps in the spotlight by creating The Fierce Collective where sweating and networking – sweatworking, became virtual.

The Sustainable Bay Area Brand & Events Photographer: Meet Praise Santos, Founder of ComePlum

October 8, 2021March 25, 2020 by admin

By Emily Merrell Praise Santos, a magical name for a magical human. Praise is one of those individuals that you meet and fall in love with easily. As a photographer, she has a way of nailing all of your best angles. In addition to photography, she’s passionate about sustainability and helping vendors add a lens … Read more

It’s In The Stars: Meet Katie Sweetman, The Astrology Queen

October 8, 2021March 18, 2020 by admin

By Emily Merrell Since I was a little girl, I’ve been intrigued by astrology. Is my sign compatible with the kid I have a crush on? How much of me is my sign? What does Mercury in retrograde really mean? Yet with all the questions, I only had some books and the internet to lean … Read more

Renter’s Insurance That Makes Sense: Meet Chris Lotz, Co-Founder of Goodcover

October 8, 2021March 11, 2020 by admin

By Emily Merrell Have you ever googled “What renter’s insurance should I buy?” and felt overwhelmed on where to even begin? If you don’t have renter’s insurance, keep reading and get ready to purchase ASAP. After suffering a terrible apartment fire in 2019, I’ve been a huge advocate for those who don’t yet have coverage … Read more

The Matchmaking (Not Dating!) App: Meet Emily Smith, Founder of Chorus

October 8, 2021March 6, 2020 by admin

By Emily Merrell I’ve always wanted to do the swiping for my friends on apps. It’s much more fun thinking of potential reasons why my best friend needs to meet this guy versus doing the swiping for yourself. Enter Chorus, an app that lets you make matches for your friends. Learn more below on why … Read more

We Found A Protein Bar That Tastes Good: Meet Dr. Adrienne Youdim, Internist and Founder of Dehl Nutrition

October 8, 2021March 5, 2020 by admin

By Emily Merrell Dr. Adrienne Youdim walked into a LA event we hosted and immediately I thought, “I want to be this woman.” She was dressed in such a chic way, her hair and makeup was immaculate and her demeanor was warm and inviting. As luck would have it, I was matched with her! I … Read more

Everything You Need To Know When Planning A Bachelorette

April 5, 2021March 4, 2020 by admin

By Neela Asaadi In my line of work, the wedding industry, I have the pleasure of getting to know all sorts of brides. All of the creative details from the “Yes” to the “I do” are moments we get to visualize and plan out together. While the wedding is the final milestone, other events such … Read more

Does Yoga Solve Just About Any Issue?

March 17, 2021February 27, 2020 by admin

By Marko Jovanovic Chances are that you’ve already heard plenty of great things about doing yoga: it’s relaxing, it can help you reach your fitness goals, etc. Just look at how many celebrities who claim it’s what gives them the energy they need each day! However, people are increasingly starting to claim that yoga can … Read more

Evacuations, Love & Weddings, Oh MY

April 5, 2021February 14, 2020 by admin

By Emily Merrell When I was little, I never imagined a big fancy wedding. Yet when I met Greg Hill, I knew I wanted a wedding. When looking for wedding venues, we knew it had to be in California, specifically wine country. Both of us are transplants, and our common denominator was California. The thing … Read more