I’ve been to Venus and back: How I’m finding my voice again
Amy Cuevas Schroeder, the founder of Venus Zine, tells the stormy story of how she came out on top after being pushed out of her own business.
Boss-up quotes from 6 of the world’s most powerful Black women
In celebration of Black Herstory Month and every month, we share wise words from Michelle Obama, Lizzo, and more.
9 ways to save time and get to the point like an Essentialist
Learn how creative minds like Nora Ephron, Ferran Adrià, and Steven Spielberg's editor apply Essentialism to focus and prioritize.
Essentialism cheat sheet: 45 of the most actionable ways to become an Essentialist
A summarized guide to Essentialism: How to live a truly meaningful, productive life
How to get an official perimenopause diagnosis
A menopause doctor database and recommendations of the best doctors who treat perimenopause
From Brooklyn to suburbia: How our family grew into a retro fixer-upper
Amy Cuevas Schroeder shares a photo tour of her family's first home in both "showings mode" and IRL
Skylights quadrupled our living room light
Before and after photos of a living room transformed by skylights, as part of an HGTV Magazine contest.
For this ‘bipolar light’ yoga-teaching nonprofit manager and new stepparent, there is no ‘done’
Holly Seymour Jasinski has spent most of her adult life helping others. For more than 10 years, the 45-year-old has worked for Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, a nonprofit in West Michigan that responds to, reduces, and prevents domestic and
Insomnia in perimenopause? How to manage trouble sleeping when you’re nearing The Change
Doctors say insomnia is one of the most common symptoms among women in perimenopause. Here's a guide to getting some sleep already.
My adventures in perimenopause
Hi. My name is Amy and I'm perimenopausal. Do you know what perimenopause is? I didn’t know much about it until fairly recently when I embarked on a quest to figure out what this “condition” is all about. By reading a