Category: Interview

Women In Business Series: Lorena Alves Owner On The Lo Swimwear

August 22, 2020August 22, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

1. Briefly describe yourself and your business. Hey! Lorena Alves here. I am a 30 year old Brazilian native. I moved to Boston with my family in 1997 when I was seven years old. I went to The University of Massachusetts, Amherst and moved to Humboldt County after I graduated in 2013. I design for… Continue reading Women In Business Series: Lorena Alves Owner On The Lo Swimwear

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Too White for Some, Too Black for Most | Guest Feature by Stephiny Chandler

August 15, 2020August 15, 2020 thereallifeveganwife2 Comments

Too White for Some, Too Black for Most This is my truth. “You talk white,” is something I have been told my entire life. As a small child I remember wondering what that meant, and by the tone the phrase was stated, I knew I had to somehow stop it. I looked around, and thought “talking white,” was one… Continue reading Too White for Some, Too Black for Most | Guest Feature by Stephiny Chandler

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I’ve Always Loved Two Things: The Written Word and Beauty

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

As a teenager I would look through the magazine section at our local grocery store on a regular basis – I’d hold the glossy pages in my hands and take it all in. Her outfits, her makeup, her hairstyles, the ads. As I thumbed through Vogue and Vanity Fair I realized I was less interested… Continue reading I’ve Always Loved Two Things: The Written Word and Beauty