"I hate my mom" is a phrase we've all uttered, most likely in our angst and eyeliner-filled teenage years.While we're bound to be annoyed by our family members, to hate or even dislike one's mother is considered a cardinal sin, regardless of your religion or lack thereof. It seems almost counterintuitive to be at odds with our very source of life, yet many of us carry the heavy and silent shame that comes with having a complicated relationship with our mothers. What kind of flowers do you get wh...

Welcome to Local Hype, a travel diary where we compile a curated list of our "Hometown Heroes" for you to enjoy. Featuring the buzziest hotels, restaurants and local treasures that we’ve experienced for ourselves suggested by the city's locals.Next on the agenda? Paris, the fashion week edition.The chic French city is fun to visit all year round, and for many of the fashion crowd, it becomes somewhat of a second home the four to six times a year that we frequent it. As a result, you need a pre...

26-year-old Paralympic athlete Livvy Breen is gearing up for this year's Paralympic Games in Paris, hitting the gym three times a week alongside yoga, sprinting and jumping. During the 2012 Games in London, Breen was the youngest member of the Great Britain Paralympic athletics team and in the last 12 years, she's only gotten better.Inspired by adidas' recent campaign, Breen spoke about the importance of overcoming pressure, particularly within her field. "I just try to take things in my stride ...

Ah, feminism – one word that somehow gets everyone’s panties in a bunch. For those already clutching their pearls at the thought of feminism, microfeminism just entered the TikTok trends chat.Recently popularized by Jen Manly, microfeminism is the feminist version of “small acts of kindness.” For example, holding the door for someone or grabbing your classmate a cup of coffee on your way to lecture. In regards to girlhood, it refers to actioning change through "small, highly intentional ...