Life + Culture

Empowered women, empower the world

Five Austin women making a difference Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Stacy Berg In Ruth Bader Ginsburg's infamous words, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you,” these five Austin women have taken heed and are fighting for the things they care about.  Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Jacquie Benestante, Hailey Easley, Elizabeth Kahura and Lily Trieu share what drives them to be passionate about their mission and how they’re making changes...

Health + Wellness

Regenerative healing and strength

CHARM Austin provides pain relief and recovery care Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Weston Carls Austin resident Sarah Rodts was over the moon to bring a healthy baby into the world. However, no one had warned her about how excruciating the pain from her difficult cesarean section would be.  For many women, postpartum recovery is an area that often lacks sufficient medical attention. She began researching options and discovered The Center for Healing and Regenerative Medicine in West...

Local Services

Austin’s oldest apothecary

Woman-owned business moves to Cherrywood Article and Photography by Natalie Grigson “There’s no other place like this in Austin,” The Herb Bar regular Amy Golightly said. “When you come in, you feel at peace. You feel comforted. It’s all about a community that needs to be healed. And especially right now—we need it.” The Herb Bar, a holistic haven cherished by its customers for nearly 40 years, is moving from its longtime South Austin location to a new home in the eastside neighborhood...

Sports + Recreation

A way of life

How Austin’s female rugby club is changing the game Article by Kristin Finan | Photography by Kyle Gage Spectators who happen across a Saturday match of the Austin Valkyries are often surprised to learn that rugby – women’s rugby, to be exact – exists in the Texas capital city.  In truth, women’s rugby in Austin is nothing new. Founded in 1991, the Austin Valkyries is one of the longest-standing women’s rugby clubs in Texas.  “We usually get a mix of excitement, surprise and curiosity when...