Denver illustrator Amy Zhang opened her stationery business in 2018. She uses the power of paper to promote self-care and social movements.
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As a writer and reader, I believe in the power of words. Outside of freelancing for Ms. Mayhem Magazine, I am a Managing Editor at Jaunt Media Collective, the publishing company behind CO YOGA + Life Magazine and Spoke+Blossom Magazine. Whether I’m in rural Morocco interviewing young women on their sexuality or in the Rocky Mountains learning about Colorado public land, I’m happiest with a paper and pen.
Women are left out of vital leadership roles in the arts scene
The arts scene is severely lacking in women with leadership roles, affecting which artists are given showings in galleries.
Charlie Billingsley gives Black girls their flowers with pop-up museum in RiNo
The Museum for Black Girls is a space dedicated to uplifting the voices of Black girls and their work, which is often ignored in the art world.
Raven Faber is revolutionizing the sex toy industry
As a Black woman in the sex toy industry, Raven Faber is an anomaly. She uses her engineering background to make tools for sexual freedom.
Zanele Muholi asks Denver to confront its identity politics with photo exhibit at CVA
For Denver’s Month of Photography, the Center for Visual Art is hosting an exhibit by South African visual activist Zanele Muholi.
Chelsea Blankenship on her continued journey of creating woman-powered community
Chelsea Blankenship has worked for years to create online communities for women, work that has now become more important during the pandemic.
The GrowHaus promotes food access and healthy eating in Denver’s most vulnerable neighborhoods
The GrowHaus nonprofit has been working tirelessly during the pandemic to deliver fresh food to one of Denver’s biggest food deserts.
Menstruation equity advocates bring free period products to Denver area girls
Menstruation equity advocate groups like Period Kits provide period supplies directly to Denver area girls and aim to end stigma.
Jessica Christie empowers couples to own destination elopements, inspiring other women along the way
Photographer Jessica Christie takes elopement photography to new heights and mentors other young women in the industry and beyond.
Denver’s parkour scene is paving the way for female leaders
Women are jumping into the male-dominated sport of parkour, and those like Kristine Dietrich at APEX Denver are commanding space.