Journal

My Mother's Breast Cancer Journey & What It Taught Me

Written by Grace Xia of Tiny Cup of Cake My Mom's Breast Cancer Journey During a self-examination, my mother found a lump in her breast in the summer of 2016. In September 2016, she was officially...

Why Sustainable Fashion Brands Matter

Earth Day takes place on April 22 in 193 countries. Individually, it’s an annual reminder that small steps like shopping local, ditching plastic shopping bags and bottles, and recycling can reduce ...

Everviolet Chats: Casey Georgeson, CEO & Founder of Saint Jane Beauty

From working in the wine and beauty industry to her current role as the CEO and Founder of Saint Jane Beauty, Casey Georgeson talks about what inspired her to create her own clean beauty line and ...

5 Ways to Improve Our Sleeping Patterns

One of the most restorative, rewarding parts of our day is bedtime – that feeling of relaxation that washes over us when we know our work is done and all that awaits is slumber. After a good night'...

In Her Words: Kathy Conway

Kathy Conway is is the founder of Complete Shaping, an integrated prosthetic mastectomy clothing company, and a 13-year breast cancer survivor on a mission to help fellow survivors find comfort in ...

Do Underwire Bras Really Cause Breast Cancer?

Making healthy lifestyle decisions is a choice as well as a key part of breast cancer prevention. Patients, thrivers and any one of us at high risk know that in order to find balance and live fulle...

The Art and Science of Good Luck

Spring feels like a good time for luck – the days are longer and we’re naturally more optimistic. We’re more likely to spot that four-leafed clover simply because we’re looking for it.

What's in Our Beauty Products?

It’s amazing how times have changed. Less than a generation ago, we didn't have to study our labels...

Just Diagnosed? Questions for Our Healthcare Team

A breast cancer diagnosis is a disorienting experience – even if we have a family history of cancer – hearing the news can catch us off guard, leaving us in a state of shock and disbelief.

The Mind-Body Connection & Finding Inner Calm

Our minds are powerful – so powerful that they have the ability to create physiological effects on our bodies. For example, when we’re overworked, overstressed or highly anxious for long periods of...

In Her Words: Shoshanna Howard

During the first year of the pandemic, at 36, Shoshanna Howard found a lump in her breast. Her doctor insisted it was just a cyst, but her intuition told her it was cancer. 

Sneak Peek: Spring 2022 Photoshoot

Last week, we gathered in a beautiful studio space filled with bright, natural light in Petaluma, California for our first photoshoot of the year. Surrounded by the most magical group of women...

Art Heals: Taking Creative Risks

Art is a universal language that gives voice to our true selves, and the act of being creative promotes a safe place to express our inner thoughts and feelings. 

Breast Cancer 101: Risks & Disparities

Breast cancer is the second leading cancer among women, next to skin cancer. Its prevalence among us and our family members is one reason top scientists and doctors spend their careers searching fo...

How Drinking Water Improves Our Health

When it comes down to it: Water is essential. Our daily H20 intake of eight to twelve cups (two to three liters) can mean the difference between optimal health and decline into dis-ease.