Slow Stories

Finding strength in numbers has taken on a whole new meaning as it’s shaped how we navigate a tumultuous time—one that’s called much of how we live and work into question. However, if you ask Jordan Taylor, the question of what comes next ultimately ignites us to look inward and seek to learn things about ourselves—and others. This is the root of what Jordan is exploring with her new company, Medl...

“When you move half as fast, you notice twice as much.” These words make up the foundation that Jenn Tardif has built for her life and work. With the latter in mind, this sentiment is also one of the pillars that makes up 3rd Ritual —a collective founded by Jenn that, in her words, “creates mindful objects, botanical blends, and esoteric content that make meaning from the ordinary.” In those ordin...

Business is more creative than we give it credit for. Sophia Amoruso understands this sentiment—and while many of us have witnessed the intimate details that have gone into building her past ventures, Sophia is looking forward as she launches her latest endeavor to help fellow entrepreneurs take flight. Enter Business Class , a newly launched course, which is “a one-way ticket for entrepreneurs th...

“The best stories are created when you surrender to uncertainty.” This is a quote from Sanaë Lemoine's debut novel, The Margot Affair . While the context is a work of fiction, these words embody the fact of what it means to live, work, and create in this day and age. If recent months have shown us anything, it’s that uncertainty is in abundance. However, if you ask Sanaë, uncertainty is something...

Our perspectives are shaped by the experiences we collect while writing the many chapters of our lives. However, as we go through life, we brace for the plot twists that have the power to rewrite our stories in ways we could have never expected. Suleika Jaouad understands this sentiment—and has created an extraordinary story of her own rooted in strength and transcendence. When she was just 22 yea...

Sometimes, to affect real change, it comes down to starting over and building anew. Ali Kriegsman understands this idea in more ways than one. As an inherently curious and creative person, Ali has been building a life and career that encompasses her varied interests, ranging from writing to music to community-building. These passions eventually culminated in her role as the co-founder and COO of B...

Storytelling has always been inherent to Dianna Cohen , and now more than ever before, she’s breathing new life into the narrative around what it means to build a brand with intention. From her varied in-house experiences at global start-ups to servicing emerging players across fashion and lifestyle through her consultancy, Levitate, Dianna eventually found herself seeking refuge in self-care ritu...

The catalyst for change often arises when you recognize that your days don’t feel complete. For Vanessa Barboni Hallik , this realization was two-fold. When the former finance executive turned fashion founder made the entrepreneurial leap, she refocused her ambitions to not only reshape her individual career but to recalibrate the future of an industry that is overdue for change. Enter Another Tom...

The intersection of creativity and problem-solving has proven to be a vital combination as we collectively endure global crises. Perhaps no one understands this better than Eryn Danielle , a New York-based creative professional, movement artist, and founder. From her enduring love of dance to spearheading social and brand initiatives for some of the most admired companies in the world, Eryn unders...

Novelist, memoirist, screenwriter, reader, mother, daughter: Stephanie Danler ’s title isn’t singular, and perhaps that is what makes her such a compelling storyteller. If you’ve read Stephanie’s work, you might already be aware of her gift for writing about the human experience in a way that captures your heart—and sometimes breaks it. Her breakout novel-turned-television show, Sweetbitter, is th...

What does it mean to build a better tomorrow? Nichole Powell of Kinfield has been crafting the answer to this question throughout her entire career. In this interview, Nichole unpacked the importance of reinvigorating Kinfield's product category, how sustainability drives everything she does both on and off duty, and why slow content is a critical component in the modern storyteller's playbook. Th...