After her divorce, Caryn Portnoy found herself isolated, shunned, and craving connection. But instead of retreating further, she discovered an unexpected path to healing—through the simplest of human interactions: talking to strangers. What started as instinctive, almost unconscious conversations in

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Sue Longmore, the creative force behind Maude & Fox, has reimagined traditional British tweed for the modern woman. From the rolling fields of Dorset to country events and city streets, her designs blend heritage craftsmanship with contemporary flair. Practical yet

For more than three decades, Professor Laura Serrant has been a defining voice in the fight for health equity, social justice, and inclusive leadership. Her work has reshaped how institutions confront inequality, how leaders understand their responsibility, and how communities

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After enduring the unimaginable loss of her first child, Rebecca Hardy refused to let grief define her. Instead, she turned inward, exploring the hidden connections between epigenetics, gut health, and emotional wellbeing. What she discovered changed everything—not just for herself,