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JADE PETTYJOHN Lives, Loves with Lots of Laughter
6. Jade Pettyjohn words by Daniel Larsen
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12. Missio words by Daniel Larsen
20. Novel Idea
words by Brittany Chetochine
22. Food
words by Jennifer O’Bannon
26. Healthy Bones
words by Dr. Karen Prentice
28. What Is Dermaplaning? words by Sarah Marcotte-Stephens
30. Clean Sweep words by Corinna Cooke
32. Angela Beauty
photography Angela Marklew
40. Beauty Indulgence photography Lope Navaro
48. Bucket List Accessories
50. Boyish Eco Fashion
52. Elodie K photography Mike Azria
60. Color Muzing photography Rus Anson
72. Neon Punk photography Yvette Velasquez
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6. Jade Pettyjohn words by Daniel Larsen
TM
12. Missio words by Daniel Larsen
20. Novel Idea
words by Brittany Chetochine
22. Food
words by Jennifer O’Bannon
26. Healthy Bones
words by Dr. Karen Prentice
28. What Is Dermaplaning? words by Sarah Marcotte-Stephens
30. Clean Sweep words by Corinna Cooke
32. Angela Beauty
photography Angela Marklew
40. Beauty Indulgence photography Lope Navaro
48. Bucket List Accessories
50. Boyish Eco Fashion
52. Elodie K photography Mike Azria
60. Color Muzing photography Rus Anson
72. Neon Punk photography Yvette Velasquez
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You have said that the song “I See You” came to you quickly - what inspired you? ‘I See You’ was inspired after feeling the weight of so much negativity and hatred via social media and media outlets as a whole. It saddens us to hear story after story of people wanting to kill themselves because of bullying, anxiety, depression, etc. Artists/Influencers today seemingly tend to yell in all caps and force political messages down their fans’ throats, but I personally believe we’re in a new era of people just wanting to be heard and seen rather than told what to do. I wish I could say, “Shut your f*cking mouths for once and just listen to people. You’ll learn a lot.” What role does faith play in your music and life? We’ve been asking ourselves this question for the past several years. We both believe that the source of creativity and life comes from something so much greater than we are, but in honesty we’re on a journey to figure that out. We both come from pretty interesting backgrounds and past conditionings that have made us into the men that we are today, but it hasn’t been until recently that we’ve begun to question what it is exactly that we believe in. It may take a lifetime, but the root of why we write songs always comes from a place of spirituality and questioning of our philosophical beliefs. Who are some of your musical inspirations? Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, The Cure, Tool, James Blake, Son Lux, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, Gorillaz, RY X, UZ, Kendrick Lamar, etc., etc. We listen to almost everything, but recently have been listening to a lot of different podcasts. How do you hope your music inspires others? I don’t know who in recent history decided that all art should be liked or approved of by everyone, because I’m a firm believer that true art should indeed be polarizing. As artists we are all making statements, whether positive or negative. These statements will, without a doubt, automatically rub some people the wrong way. Just is what it is. Our goal is to make music with the statements/experiences we believe in for the people that resonate with those same sentiments. I hope our stories of real, personal experiences will change and reach the masses, but already, countless people have reached out with messages of how their lives have become better since listening and that is truly what it is all about for us. What’s some of the best advice you have ever received? I’ll give this more recent quote I heard from Steven Colbert because I think it’s brilliant and applicable to all people: “It’s a gift to exist. And to exist means to accept that suffering is a part of existing. Part of suffering is loss and what do you get from loss? You get the awareness of other people’s losses which allows you to connect with that other person. That connection allows you to love that person deeper. To acknowledge another person’s suffering is to acknowledge an intimate relationship with the true love and understanding of what it is to be human.” MISSIO’s music shows people that struggling is okay and makes the difficult conversations a little easier. I was honored to be able to spend some time with these refreshingly honest and talented men. MISSIO’s newest album, The Darker the Weather // The Better the Man, is available now on all streaming platforms. And as for this girl’s best advice: check out a MISSIO live performance as soon as you can...
You have said that the song “I See You” came to you quickly - what inspired you? ‘I See You’ was inspired after feeling the weight of so much negativity and hatred via social media and media outlets as a whole. It saddens us to hear story after story of people wanting to kill themselves because of bullying, anxiety, depression, etc. Artists/Influencers today seemingly tend to yell in all caps and force political messages down their fans’ throats, but I personally believe we’re in a new era of people just wanting to be heard and seen rather than told what to do. I wish I could say, “Shut your f*cking mouths for once and just listen to people. You’ll learn a lot.” What role does faith play in your music and life? We’ve been asking ourselves this question for the past several years. We both believe that the source of creativity and life comes from something so much greater than we are, but in honesty we’re on a journey to figure that out. We both come from pretty interesting backgrounds and past conditionings that have made us into the men that we are today, but it hasn’t been until recently that we’ve begun to question what it is exactly that we believe in. It may take a lifetime, but the root of why we write songs always comes from a place of spirituality and questioning of our philosophical beliefs. Who are some of your musical inspirations? Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, The Cure, Tool, James Blake, Son Lux, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, Gorillaz, RY X, UZ, Kendrick Lamar, etc., etc. We listen to almost everything, but recently have been listening to a lot of different podcasts. How do you hope your music inspires others? I don’t know who in recent history decided that all art should be liked or approved of by everyone, because I’m a firm believer that true art should indeed be polarizing. As artists we are all making statements, whether positive or negative. These statements will, without a doubt, automatically rub some people the wrong way. Just is what it is. Our goal is to make music with the statements/experiences we believe in for the people that resonate with those same sentiments. I hope our stories of real, personal experiences will change and reach the masses, but already, countless people have reached out with messages of how their lives have become better since listening and that is truly what it is all about for us. What’s some of the best advice you have ever received? I’ll give this more recent quote I heard from Steven Colbert because I think it’s brilliant and applicable to all people: “It’s a gift to exist. And to exist means to accept that suffering is a part of existing. Part of suffering is loss and what do you get from loss? You get the awareness of other people’s losses which allows you to connect with that other person. That connection allows you to love that person deeper. To acknowledge another person’s suffering is to acknowledge an intimate relationship with the true love and understanding of what it is to be human.” MISSIO’s music shows people that struggling is okay and makes the difficult conversations a little easier. I was honored to be able to spend some time with these refreshingly honest and talented men. MISSIO’s newest album, The Darker the Weather // The Better the Man, is available now on all streaming platforms. And as for this girl’s best advice: check out a MISSIO live performance as soon as you can...
Celery Juice Celery juice has a whole host of health benefits! It’s high in vitamin K, which helps the bones and heart, and vitamin C, which is good for the immune system. Its anti-inflammatory properties can benefit your entire body including helping to clear up skin issues, relieving bloating and acid reflux, and even decreasing certain joint pains. Try starting the day with about 16oz of celery juice on an empty stomach. Luckily, making celery juice is super easy! After cleaning a batch, you can either chop and put it in a high-speed blender or put the stalks through a juicer whole, then strain and drink immediately.
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Celery Juice Celery juice has a whole host of health benefits! It’s high in vitamin K, which helps the bones and heart, and vitamin C, which is good for the immune system. Its anti-inflammatory properties can benefit your entire body including helping to clear up skin issues, relieving bloating and acid reflux, and even decreasing certain joint pains. Try starting the day with about 16oz of celery juice on an empty stomach. Luckily, making celery juice is super easy! After cleaning a batch, you can either chop and put it in a high-speed blender or put the stalks through a juicer whole, then strain and drink immediately.
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photography Angela Marklew makeup Dee Daly (Opus Beauty) hair Marley Gonzales (JK Artists) model Abbey Maher (Meraki) retouching Docle Le
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