Category Archive: Lifestyle

Quincy Wilson: A Teenage Running Prodigy

Less than a month ago, sixteen year-old Quincy Wilson finished his sophomore year at Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland. This week, Wilson competed in the men’s 400-meter United States Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, OR, with some of the world’s fastest runners, some of whom are twice his age. 

During the trials, Wilson broke the world record in the event for under-18 runners–twice. 

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Karlie Kloss: Supermodel + Entrepreneur + Philanthropist

One of the most iconic Victoria’s Secret Angels of her time, Karlie Kloss has had a multitude of career developments in fashion, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. 

Kloss was first discovered at 13 years old by a representative from Elite Model Management when she participated in a modeling contest at her local mall, the St. Louis West County Center. She walked her first New York Fashion Week in 2008, at 15 years old. She later joined Victoria’s Secret in 2011 where she walked her first runway and established herself as an Angel - a model who has a contract with the brand and is considered to be a spokesperson for the company. However, in 2015, Kloss left the agency to explore different career paths.

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Keith Powers: From Pretty to “Uglies”

Models and actors are constantly in the public eye shaping the media we consume and, ever so slowly, the opinions of the society we live in. Although Keith Powers may fit into conventional beauty standards, his career has taken him to roles that sometimes challenge the status quo.

He was raised in Sacramento, California, played football at Sheldon high school, and graduated in 2010. By the age of 17, he had already launched his modeling career by signing with Wilhelmina—a world-famous modeling agency—and moving from Sacramento to Los Angeles. 

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Lacey Jones: Complete Skin Makeover

Whether it be scrolling through Tiktok or perusing through Instagram reels, there is sure to be some sort of skincare content popping up on your pages. From homemade sugar scrubs to 24k gold face masks, skincare of all types and forms is all the rage right now, and influencer Lacey Jones of Los Angeles, California has seemed to master the art of holistic skin care and embracing natural beauty. 

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Noah Lyles: The Year of 4 Gold

Lined up with seven other racers and having a slow start, he quickly surpassed the three others ahead of him, winning the Boston World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold’s 60 meters by 0.01 seconds. At just 26-years-old, Noah Lyles holds an Olympic bronze medal, six world titles, and four Diamond League Final trophies.

Lyles was originally a gymnast, but at age 12, he decided that he wanted to pursue a career in track instead. He attended T.C. Williams (now Alexandria City) High in Alexandria, VA, and after graduating was set to join the track team at University of Florida. Ultimately, he did not end up going to college, but instead signed with his current team and began his pursuit into the Olympic Games.

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Colleen Hoover: TikTok’s Most Controversial Author

Known for her romance novels and psychological thrillers, Colleen Hoover has quickly made a name for herself in the book community, particularly BookTok - a community on TikTok dedicated solely to book reviews and recommendations. 

Though she’s garnered a lot of success during the past decade, she has recently come under fire for a multitude of accusations.

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