Health + Wellness

Karena Dawn's Flex

She bought back the fitness company she co-founded and its future is stronger than ever Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Brittany Dawn Short Sixteen years ago, with roughly $3,000 and a mission to bring joy and healing through fitness, Karena Dawn co-founded Tone It Up. Karena was 28, living in Manhattan Beach and they were putting workout classes on YouTube. Instagram didn’t exist yet. Apart from the OGs Jane Fonda and Russel Simmons, fitness influencers didn’t really exist yet. But...

Shopping

5 Favorite Things

Wellness Edition Article by Jennifer Birn Modern Animal One of our favorite Los Angeles transplants, Modern Animal is a primary and urgent veterinary care with two locations in central Austin. A member since it started in Los Angeles, I love their app, where you can find all of your pet’s records, from vaccines to bloodwork results, have the ability to message with someone 24/7 and where you’re regularly updated during surgeryif your pet needs to undergo a procedure. ...

Beauty

Dr. Ling's Aesthetic Treatment Recommendations for 30s, 40s and 50s

Innate Beauty's Dr. Ling shares suggestions for services tailored to you, at every age Article by Dr. Shirat Ling Regardless of your age, taking care of your skin is crucial for maintaining its health and beauty. By following these tips and advice for skin care by the decade, you can help keep your skin looking its best at every age.   30s We encourage you to take this opportunity for “prejuvenation,” locking in a routine with proven treatments to fight inevitable aging. Neuromodulators...

Wellness

Chatting with Dr. Ann Czarnik on Concierge Medicine

The Amanecia Health co-founder on how the future of modern medicine is a return to its roots Article and Photography by Amanecia Health delivers physician-led concierge medicine through personalized in-home and virtual care. Launched in June 2024, the practice was founded by Dr. Ann Czarnik, a board-certified emergency medicine physician based in Austin, and Dr. Lauren Leavitt, who leads the Houston practice. Dr. Czarnik has more than 20 years of medical experience and previously served...

Local Services

Photos that Change Lives

Texas Heart Galleries connects foster children with the community Article by Jennifer Birn There are thousands of kids in Texas foster care who are waiting for a permanent home. Last year alone, 860 youth aged out of foster care and and had to embark on the journey of being an self-sufficient adult without support, or continued hope of being being adopted. Of the 5,000 children eligible for adoption in Texas right now, about 1,500 are older, part of sibling groups, or have complex needs...

Food + Beverage

Papercut + Konbini = A Perfect Pairing

Date night at a cocktail bar in an art gallery with a sushi bar tucked behind it? Yes please. Article by Jennifer Birn Craft cocktail bar papercut recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Already critically acclaimed, it won honors including Top 10 Best New US Cocktail Bars at the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. The art inside rotates every two to three months, and with it, the cocktail menu that’s inspired by the art and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. There are some...

Food + Beverage

Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group

10 facts to celebrate their 10-year anniversary Article by Jennifer Birn Emmer and Rye Hospitality Group started in 2015 when Kevin Fink and Tavel Bristol-Joseph took a chance building something new in a city that was then new to them. In the years since, it has left a permanent mark on the city, making a hefty contribution to its culinary evolution. Below are ten facts from the last decade. We can’t wait to see, and taste, what the next ten have in store. -Hospitality Group was started by...

Travel

Holiday in PortA

Port Aransas is festive, family-friendly– and has year-round fishing Article by Jennifer Birn Port Aransas is a coastal town 200 miles from Austin. Known as the fishing capital of Texas, there are fish-filled waters year-round, with red snapper commonly caught in the winter, and many family-friendly festivities during the holiday season. If you’re looking to stay somewhat local over winter break, but retreat to a place that feels festive and has a beach, Port A is just shy of a four-hour drive...

Arts + Culture

Feels So Good to Be Mama Duke

Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Jasmin Porter Mama Duke, whose given name is Kori Roy, is a genre-crossing singer, rapper and songwriter who reached new levels of fame this year after getting Mel B’s Golden Buzzer on Season 20 of America’s Got Talent and being catapulted into the finals. She’s the first female rapper in the show’s history to make it to the Top 10. While her hit “Feels So Good to Be You” introduced her to millions of people across America, she’s not new to...

Entertainment

Keeping Up with The McConaugheys

From MaMac to Levi, the whole family has a lot going on Article by Jennifer Birn Matthew McConaughey is out promoting his latest book Poems & Prayers and still doesn’t seem to miss a UT or Austin FC game. Camila McConaughey recently hosted her annual Women of Today wellness event focused on attaining and maintaining a healthy body and mind from nutrition to the thoughts we think. It’s where we met Kay “MaMac” McConaughey last year! and it’s growing each year! To get a bit of the vibe, put on...