Posts by Rachel Kaczynski
I Tried Going on a Social Media Detox—Here’s What Happened
As much as I try to be present and zen, it just doesn’t come natural to me; I have to really work at it. And the black hole that is social media doesn’t help the matter. On one hand, social platforms have opened me up to many wonderful connections, and I ironically even moonlight as…
Read MoreMade in New England: Meet Jessica Kramer of Hawkhouse Raw Crystal Jewelry
After many summers waitressing and working odd jobs out on Martha’s Vineyard, Jessica Kramer ultimately fell in love with an island boy making the Vineyard her home. She then worked her side passion project—crafting jewelry out of raw stones—to make ends meet that first year on the island. It didn’t take long for the community…
Read MoreMade in New England: Meet Michael Smulders of (Gluten-Free) Bakery on Main
Nestled in the heart of Glastonbury, Connecticut, Bakery on Main dazzled locals with the delicious baked goods they sold out of their tiny, Main-Street bakery. But upon learning from his customers about the lack of delicious, quality, gluten-free products, founder Michael Smulders decided the bakery model needed a change. He made it his mission to…
Read MoreWomen We’re Watching: Lindsay Cook, Former Exec at FitBit, Launches New Fitness App FitOn
When former Fitbit executive Lindsay Cook felt burned out from the corporate world, she took a risk and traded her thriving career for some time for herself. After an unforgettable trip traveling the world with her family, she was inspired to launch FitOn, a new digital fitness platform and social experience for on-demand group fitness…
Read MoreI Tried Facial Cupping to Enhance and Radiate Aging Skin—Here’s What Happened
Recently in a text chain with some of my college BFFs, the topic of Botox came up. In the group of a dozen ladies, comments ranged from “Yup, everyone in town does it,” to “What, Botox?! But we’re only in our early 30s!” Regardless of whether or not we were pro- or anti-Botox, pretty much…
Read MoreWomen We’re Watching: Effie Panagopoulos of Kleos
Bostonian Effie Panagopoulos is the Greek girlboss behind Kleos—a luxury spirit brand crafted from the ancient Greek superfood Mastiha (also known as the “diamond of spices”). While Kleos was once merely a pipe dream inspired by a fateful outing at a Mykonos beach bar, you can now spot the signature evil eye bottle at bars…
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