London-based musician Levina talks about mental health, her latest single Battleground, and how important it is to celebrate uniqueness in music. She tells Jejune how she overcame her own struggles with mental heath through the support she received from Help Musicians. Her story inspires people to seek the help they need, instead of keeping it all bottled in. Levina’s music is her way of expressing her emotions and helping others in their mental health journey. Please read on.
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March is Women’s History Month and despite it being 2023, women are continuing to fight for basic human rights — in this country and around the world. One of the biggest female rights movements right now is taking over Iran. Jejune had the pleasure to photograph and chat with Iranian singer Gola, who is a force to be reckoned with. Born in Iran, she paved her way as a musical artist where there was none. Having been exiled from the place she calls home, Gola turns her pain into music that empowers the women of Iran and her listeners all over the world. Unafraid to show the real beauty and the brutal nature of the current regime, she has been rightfully called the Lioness or Iran. She makes those around her feel inspired, empowered, and wanting to do better. Jejune was excited to speak with Gola further on her personal journeys and the future of Iranian women, please read on to learn more!
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Helpsy is a B Corps clothing collection company that works with municipalities, retailers and brands for returns/overstock and liquidation. They are the largest collector of clothing in the Northeast. After sorting, most of the collected clothing items are sold and the damaged pieces are downcycled. Helpsy is working to radically change the way people think about recycling. Please read on to learn more!
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Laura Bryna is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and children’s book author. For Laura music and writing is her way of expressing love, joy, and pain. She talks about her new illustrated Children’s book ’The Christmas Tradition" and using birds and giving back as her inspiration for it. Read on to know more and maybe start up this tradition yourself!
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Born and brought up in Canada, Tony Ofori started his acting journey as a theater actor. Tony has been on a journey of telling stories while doing the things he loves to do. He recently starred in the Emmy-winning series Ghostwriter that released its third installment on Apple TV+ this fall. Much like his character, Malcolm, Tony is very active in raising a voice for the black community. Please read on to learn more in our exclusive interview below!
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The season of cozy cashmeres, warm soups and pumpkin spice - fall always calls for some extra TLC for the body and soul. Beauty and skincare are an important way of making sure you feel your best. From eco-friendly skincare, beauty tools and body care products — here’s a list of everything you need to welcome the colder months. Together let’s make sure our favourite products are also in favour of the environment.
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