Born in the North

Adrienne (she/her) is a born and raised Angeleno who’s colorful upbringing allowed her at an early age to identify as a creative artist—through dancing, acting, modeling and spending time in nature.

Alejandra Smits (she/her) is a writer, director, and performer based in Miami by way of Barcelona. She experiments with narration -studying its nature and boundaries-.

Annika (she/they/he) is an artist, writer, and designer based in Brooklyn on unceded Lenape land. They use art and writing to explore praxis of love, tenderness, friendship, dreaming, and digital gardens.

Born in the North is a creative studio consisting of twin brothers Christopher and Gregory Mitchell (he/him, he/him). Their art is inspired by their Mi’kmaq ancestry and Canadian upbringing.

Elwing (she/her) is a Vietnamese-American teacher, artist, and author based in LA. She explores the different sides of the self-healing and introspection.

Emilia Ortiz (she/her) is a Momma & mental health advocate based in Brooklyn. Her self-care practices are guided by her elders & spirit guides, infused with love, and wisdom to help others shine brighter.

Husband and wife/Mom and Dad design duo. (he/him, she/her). Founders of Sunshine Shop and relaxation enthusiasts.

Haley (she/her) is a shadowbanned meme-maker navigating confusion, overwhelm, sexuality, and the pressures of modern life. They were featured by PAPER magazine and art show Bottom Text.

James Francis (she/her) is a seeker, writer and student of the infinite. She’s the writer of Now is Good and co-host of Illusion Pod.

James (he/him) – WordsAreVibrations is an author, poet, creative guide, and meme-artist based in Austin. In his work, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor.

Sophie (she/her), better known by her username @joan.of.arca, is a shitposter and podcaster. On her Instagram page, Sophie’s memes function both as cultural analysis and intimate diary entries, exploring themes like Internet nostalgia and the ups and downs of being a woman online.

Kamra (they/them) is an artists who participates in a lineage of care weaving themes of remembering how to talk to each other with respect, reverence, beauty, and skill through art ecosystems in music, literature, and permaculture design.

Kayla (she/her) is a certified brain health and human optimization coach, founder of LYV The Wellness Space, and host of the Brain Biohacking Podcast and co-founder of the Health Optimization Fund.

Kwonyin (she/her) is an emotional alchemy guide based in the Mojave desert. She facilitates transformation and liberation via her signature healing program CATHARSIS.

Lora Mathis (she/they) is a poet, fan of life, and artist shifting between mediums. She is the author of three books of poetry, including The Snakes Came Back, and writes the newsletter, On Earth.

Ludi Leiva (she/her) is a Guatemalan-Slovak artist working across illustration, printmaking, painting, and writing to explore human inner worlds and possible futures. Her clients include Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Vogue, Samsung, Vans, and more.

Maddie (she/her) is a Vancouver/LA based actor working in the film industry, writing poetry, and creating art that explores romance, reflection, ego, and perception.

Micah Carroll (he/him) is an LA-born and raised designer who’s work encompasses digital products and mindfulness.

Monk is an LA-based hardcore band incorporating moments of mindfulness into their pummeling blitz.

Muse (she/her)is a Mexican American artist based in San Diego, CA, delves into the human psyche to foster understanding and acceptance. Using fashion, storytelling, and symbolic imagery, she creates transformative spaces that inspire self-discovery and inner exploration.

Saint Chiron (they/them) was a trans non-binary writer, depth-astrologer, tarot reader, intuitive channel, and Sagittarius Sun who was unwavering in their devotion to healing through integration. Rest in Peace 1984-2021.

Gabi Abrão (she/her) – Sighswoon is a Los Angeles-based spiritualist, best known for her book Notes on Shapeshifting and Instagram page @sighswoon.

Sinikiwe (she/her) is a former cheerleader turned wellness enthusiast. She has a penchant for smiling, dancing, and bodies of water. She relentless in the pursuit of well-being for all.

Yrsa Daley-Ward, a Jamaican-Nigerian writer and poet, is known for her acclaimed works “bone” and “The Terrible” and for contributing to Beyoncé’s Black Is King. She explores overlooked aspects of the human condition in her writing, addressing topics such as mental health, sexuality, love, grief, and addiction. Her dreamy poetic newsletter ‘the utter’ goes out to thousands of subscribers twice weekly.