Author:

Jody Hollis

A Birthday Toast in Shades of Blue

Some birthdays are about the cake. Others are about the people. And some are about creating an experience you’ll remember long after the candles have been blown out. That perfectly describes Debbie Luo’s birthday celebration. Wi...

Slow Mornings, Cozy Pajamas & a Little Vancouver Magic

by Jody Hollis | Places

Some trips are packed with sightseeing, restaurant reservations, and busy schedules. Others invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. My recent stay at the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa in Vancouver was e...

Why Every Woman Needs a Girl Gang to Work Out With

by Jody Hollis | Fitness

There are a lot of reasons to exercise. Better health. More energy. Stronger muscles. Stress relief. But after years of fitness classes, I’ve discovered something even more powerful than the workout itself: The women you do it with. Every...

Clean Beauty Was the Beginning—Why Waterless Beauty Is What’s Next

by Jody Hollis | Health & Wellness, Olive Tree People

For the past decade, clean beauty has transformed the skincare industry. It changed how we read labels.It made us more intentional about ingredients.It invited us to ask better questions about what we’re putting on our skin—and why. And...

The Last Rally: A Farewell to the Courts at Uptown

by Jody Hollis | Events, Places

There are some spaces that become more than what they were built for. Over the past two years, the pickleball courts at Uptown became one of those places. What started as a place to rally quickly became something much bigger—a gathering p...