Angel Ianakiev

We have partnered with Kayla’s Hope Foundation, an organization created to honor Kayla Brook Lehman who lost her life to suicide in 2018. Kayla’s Hope Foundation, believes community is the heart of healing. Through partnerships with mental health providers, nonprofits, schools, and local leaders, they create connection, support, and a sense of belonging—so no one walks alone. Suicide is a very hard topic to discuss but prevention begins with connection.  Many people who struggle with suicidal...

Spring is just around the corner! Longer days, warmer air and Spring flowers! Also with Spring, comes Spring cleaning. Opening windows, organizing closets, and finally tackling that messy drawer. But what if we took some time to also Spring clean our minds?  Over the winter months, it’s easy for stress, worries, and emotional clutter to build up. Just like our homes, our minds benefit from an occasional reset. Here’s how you can Spring Clean your mind: Just as you clear out clutter from your...

Recently I watched a video of a full-grown man screaming in delight over completing a miniature series of grocery items. When we think of self-love, we often think of expensive spa dates, massages and trips. But self-love doesn’t have to mean luxury. Sometimes whimsy is much less expensive and much more meaningful. People often believe that happiness must be earned or justified. When joy is framed as optional or frivolous, people may restrict themselves from activities that provide genuine...