MEET ALEXANDRA LYND – A NOVELIST AND FASHION JOURNALIST

MEET ALEXANDRA LYND – A NOVELIST AND FASHION JOURNALIST

Writing is an essential part of our lives. It's the way we communicate and learn about the world around us. You're reading a piece of writing right now! For Alexandra Lynd, her love for writing is transparent as she decides that she will write for a living, in every sense of the word. She grew [...]

MEET JOCELYN NGUYEN – A YOUNG TECH ENTREPRENEUR

MEET JOCELYN NGUYEN – A YOUNG TECH ENTREPRENEUR

Imagine someone who is young that's a model, content creator, AND a tech entrepreneur. That's Jocelyn! Jocelyn shares, "I'm a petite fashion model and content creator. I am the founder of a tech startup called Vivefi." She is currently a senior at the University of Houston and is studying Psychology and Technology Leadership & Innovation Management. [...]

GRADUATING COLLEGE IN 2.5 YEARS DURING A PANDEMIC

GRADUATING COLLEGE IN 2.5 YEARS DURING A PANDEMIC

When and how you graduate is inherently personal. For me, I decided I wanted to graduate early because I felt that school was overbearing and limiting to what I want to do. Although I have learned a lot and I have met people who have helped me immensely, I find that school is a commitment [...]

SIX YOUNG FASHION DESIGNERS WHO STARTED THEIR OWN BRANDS

SIX YOUNG FASHION DESIGNERS WHO STARTED THEIR OWN BRANDS

Starting a company is not easy but it's not impossible. Will it come with trials and tribulations? Yes, but so does a lot of things in life. ANDWHY wants to be here to inspire you to do the things you have dreamed of and to share stories and examples of people who are doing so. [...]

MEET FERNANDO – A SELF TAUGHT ILLUSTRATOR FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

MEET FERNANDO –  A SELF TAUGHT ILLUSTRATOR FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Let's start with the cool stuff. Fernando was born and raised in Dominican Republic (DR), learned English on his own, taught himself illustration, and has a lot of creative skills. Although he isn't completely sure what he is professionally right now, he is currently working on finding a balance between all his creative work, "I [...]

MEET SHARON KIM – A MOTIVATIONAL FORCE

MEET SHARON KIM – A MOTIVATIONAL FORCE

It's not abnormal that people find themselves switching their careers when they previously believed their plans are set in place. Sharon Kim is no exception as she is "a previous fashion designer turned UX designer studying at Parsons in NYC." Born and raised in New York by people she continues to look up to, "two loving, [...]