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When Sophie Snyder was ten years old, her Christmas list did not include a new phone, a bike, or the latest sneakers. She asked for a KitchenAid stand mixer. “I still cannot believe my mom got it for me,” she laughs now at the investment piece. That mixer wasn’t just a cute kid phase—it was the first real tool in what has become a growing baking business, a campus incubator venture, and the beginning of a career that blends creativity, grit, and serious entrepreneurial chops.

Lula Comer on being raised by strong women and learning to carry it forward. Many people might respond with “it’s just in my blood” when asked about their successful careers or athletic achievements, but this is Lula Comer’s response when asked about her desire to do good for oth-ers. Growing up surrounded by strong women, Lula was raised with an understanding of the importance of finding her strength and using it to serve others. Lula is the granddaughter of Jane Comer, the

Ironically enough, I was never the kid who loved reading growing up. Everyone around me was flying through Hunger Games and Harry Potter , parting their hair into a side braid and pretending to cast spells, while I was just trying to read enough to meet my accelerated reading goal. I always thought reading was boring, like it was a necessary part of learning, not something I could actually find fun, let alone fulfilling. That changed during my senior year of high school and

Ella Ryann Cottrell on Becoming Her Most Honest Self On a crowded week night in Athens, long after most students have closed their laptops and called it quits, Ella Ryann Cottrell is just getting started. The lights in the bar are low, the soundcheck hums in the background, and there’s that familiar hush she always feels right before she steps up to the mic, a kind of stillness she describes as “a quietness in my mind.” It’s funny, she’ll tell you, because stage fright was ne

Happy Feat: Lucy Evans After graduation day, the halls go quiet. Lockers are emptied. The familiar rhythm of school bells and passing periods fades into stillness. For many students, that moment feels like freedom and the beginning of what comes next. But Lucy Evans learned early on that for adults with special needs, graduation can feel like something else entirely: the end of a system that, for years, provided structure, services, and support. And once that chapter closes,

Growing up, I spent many of my summers and time out of school in the small town of Munds Park, Arizona. My brother and I grew up hiking, rock-hopping in rivers, and playing with worms more than actually fishing with them. I think that’s where I found a love for simple, slow living. It’s probably why I’ve never felt drawn to the fast-paced hustle of city life. Spending time off grid, taking family trips to the property my aunt built, made me realize how much joy I found in sim

Sydney Palmer on creating a better news diet. “I read the news every day” is something you may not hear on a regular basis from a 23-year-old. It’s even more rare in 2026, with the rise of “news-fluencers” and platforms like TikTok and Instagram becoming the primary news sources for so many of us. It’s easy to spend 15 minutes—or, if you’re like me, two hours—on TikTok, stumble across a few headlines, and feel like you are “well versed” in the news. Four years ago, I probably

At 22, the idea of being lost still terrifies me. Lost as in, “I have no idea what I’m doing after graduation,” to “I’m standing in the middle of a foreign city and can’t figure out where I am.” The first feels daunting, but I’ve discovered the second can open doors you never knew were closed. When I was 16, I decided it was necessary to make a bucket list of places to visit before I turned 30. If you’re into astrology, you might understand why. I’m a December baby, and as a

Luisa Hernandez Arboleda on passion, purpose, and the power of classical architecture. For Luisa Hernandez Arboleda, the spaces we in-habit are more than shelter—they are the silent wit-nesses to our growth, the backdrop for our fondest memories, and symbols of care and intention. As a senior at the University of Miami, Luisa stands ready to join the renowned architecture firm Robert A.M.Stern Architects (RAMSA) in New York City, carving her own path in the world of classical

The boom of generative AI - what does this mean for my career? Don't compare yourself to social media - even if everyone looks like they've got it all put together. Rent prices - what students in college used to pay vs. now. Texting back immediately vs. waiting so I don't seem too eager. That random feeling of being grateful for literally everything around me... Read more Written by Heali Patel | Photographed by Sydney Timmons

How an ancient game is creating connection across a new generation, one tile at a time. Between themed dresses, something fun in hand, and stacks of beautifully clacking tiles, young women across the South are gathering around a familiar game with a fresh energy. Mahjong—once a staple at a grand-mother’s kitchen table—is having a revival moment, reimagined as an excuse to log off, linger longer, and connect face-to-face. What began centuries ago has found new life as a modern

Driven by joy and a creative spirit, Birmingham-based florist Liza Overmyer is turning inspiration into vibrant, intentional designs. No two days look the same for Liza Overmyer, but the unpredictability that comes with working with live goods is something she embraces with a calm sense of confidence. At just 23 years old and a recent graduate of Auburn University, she’s the newest—and likely youngest—creative to step into Birmingham’s vibrant floral community. Her studio, I

She didn’t wake up one day with the confidence of a queen or the closet of a Kardashian; she simply decided that the world was too small to stay afraid, and her dreams were too loud to stay quiet. That choice is what defines Kennadi Register, a fashion influencer and hair stylist, known for a creative style that is entirely her own. She’s an out-of-the-box kind of girl who refuses to be confined by labels. More of the playful, try-it-out, march-to-her-own-drum kind of girl. B