Publisher’s Blog: May 2026 | A Letter to the Legacies and the Leaders Who Made Them
Love: A Beautiful, Messy, Hilarious Reality Ah, February. I’m walking down a bustling street in NYC when my phone buzzes, it’s a member of the Today’s Woman editorial team. “Hey, what do you think about writing a love piece for us this month?” I glance around at the sea of storefronts promoting red and white fuzzy XO emojis, oversized heart-shaped balloons, and wait, are those heart-shaped bagels? I consider romanticizing love, painting it with poetic brushstrokes, but then I think… Nah. Because where love truly reigns supreme isn’t in the grand gestures of [...]
Several occurrences over the last two years brought about some interesting challenges that left my heart almost unrecognizable to me. Unlike the immediate notice one takes of major changes on their face or body when passing a mirror, the changes to one's heart are not visible at a glance. If you’re not careful, these hidden wounds can alter it to the point of being beyond recognition. I found myself so fed up with people that I didn’t even want to consider getting involved whenever the word “help” was mentioned. Why? Because after [...]
There’s a line I’ve hummed a hundred times, barely aware of the power in the words: “Everybody dies, but not everybody lives.” It’s from a song by Nicki Minaj, and while I’ve sung it absentmindedly, I recently caught myself truly reflecting on what I was saying. Those words hold a depth we sometimes overlook in the rush of daily life. If everyone dies, but not everyone lives, then what does it mean to truly live? Are we simply existing, or are we actively embracing life, creating memories and moments that matter? In the song, [...]
There’s a line I’ve hummed a hundred times, barely aware of the power in the words: “Everybody dies, but not everybody lives.” It’s from a song by Nicki Minaj, and while I’ve sung it absentmindedly, I recently caught myself truly reflecting on what I was saying. Those words hold a depth we sometimes overlook in the rush of daily life. If everyone dies, but not everyone lives, then what does it mean to truly live? Are we simply existing, or are we actively embracing life, creating memories and moments that matter? In the song, [...]
There’s a beautiful tension many women experience throughout their lives—the balance between pursuing our own ambitions and dedicating ourselves to the dreams of others. We often find ourselves standing at the intersection of personal aspirations and the selfless act of supporting someone else’s vision. It can feel like a sacrifice, and at times, we wonder if we’re delaying or even abandoning our own purpose. But what if the very act of serving someone else’s dream is part of the path toward fulfilling our own? I recently found myself reflecting on this paradox [...]