Self2023-04-13T06:33:32-04:00

Marco Castro Wants to Transport You to the Peruvian Rainforest

Self|FOUNDER STORIES 

Marco Castro Wants to Transport You to the Peruvian Rainforest

On a warm Saturday in Brooklyn, sounds of cumbia, R&B, and the crush of a strobe light alternated rhythms in a small photography studio. A cast of queer and POC models periodically filed in, each posing for the camera to their chosen soundtracks — music they were asked to select [...]

It’s Time To Play Salsa During Hikes: How I Overcame Granola Culture

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It’s Time To Play Salsa During Hikes: How I Overcame Granola Culture

I became a “granola” girl while working as a conservation intern during my sophomore year of high school. It was during this experience in the woods that I learned about a few hiking quirks. I was enamored by the term “send it,” used by outdoorsy people to mean "go for [...]

Topicals Skincare CEO on the Importance of Care & Culture

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Topicals Skincare CEO on the Importance of Care & Culture

The skincare brand Topicals is at the intersection of care and cause. The brand makes skincare products targeting chronic skin conditions like eczema and hyperpigmentation, while recognizing the interplay of diverse skin tones with chronic skin conditions and mental health. According to Topicals CEO Olamide Olowe’s research, 50% of dermatologists [...]