Dear Little Sister, I still remember how full of life you were when you were little. I remember the seemingly endless rounds of hide-and-go-seek we’d play and all the kingdoms we’d explore in the lawn together, washing our faces with Read More
Live Your Dream Awards Stories: Blossem Hayes
I moved to Oregon in October of 2016 with a dream of raising my children free from violence and community stalking. The last attempt that was made on my life raised a lot of red flags in my mind, and Read More
Dare to Dream
Ever since I was a child I’ve loved making art. When I was younger, no one ever told me that art and design was something I could actually pursue as a serious profession. Now looking back on my college career, Read More
Every Feminist Hashtag You Need to Know, from #MeToo to #TimesUp
Hashtags have tremendous power. As tags, they’re an effective way to sift through the chaos of social media and find related posts. But they also can take on a life of their own, becoming slogans that galvanize social movements and Read More
Introducing the Live Your Dream Collection by ThirdLove
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, ThirdLove and LiveYourDream.org will join forces to raise funds for our signature Live Your Dream Awards program with a special Valentine’s Day Live Your Dream collection. From February 2 through February 8, ThirdLove will donate Read More
Solving the Student Debt Crisis
Of the 1.8 million students projected to receive a bachelor’s degree as part of the class of 2018, more than two-thirds will be leaving college with more than just a diploma and a picture in their cap and gown. Over Read More
Pretty Little Zits: How TV Affect Teen Girls’ Esteem
Once my twin 13-year-olds moved from the Disney Channel to Netflix, there was no turning back. They made that leap from talking animals and squeaky clean kids to glam vampires and angst-ridden teens. PG shows were off their radar. When Read More
Sexual Harassment: What We Learn by Listening to Survivors
When I was in high school, I was a major Swiftie. Like all teenage fans of Taylor Swift circa 2006, I assigned a song to every one of my adolescent crushes, whether it was mutual or unrequited. Ryan wasn’t exactly Read More
Growing Up In Miami, Staying Safe Meant Staying Smart
Though I’m 19 years old and living away from home, my mom still gives me the “stay safe” speech every time I go out. “Text me every 2 minutes, don’t get in a car with someone you don’t know, don’t Read More
I’m a Feminist Who Wears Makeup – Get Over It
I love makeup. I am unapologetic in my love for makeup. For me, it’s an extension of my personality. It’s another method of communication that I choose to utilize on a day to day basis. It’s a form of artistic Read More