Tess Lyons

Our March Monthly Mixology Madness Winner Used CÓDIGO Blanco Tequila to come out on top

Max Prussner was at the event that night, not to compete, but to work. As the head bartender at Kimi’s, Prussner can be found at the bar almost every night, shaking upscale cocktails and cracking open craft beers for adoring customers. At Motif’s March Mixology Madness, Prussner was going about his usual routine of taking […]

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“We’re Just As Fucked Up As You. It’s Like the Blind Leading The Blind!”: An exploration of the fabulous women characters behind pop culture

There’s so much in this world that empowers women and brings women together; our shared experiences, our disdain for wired bras, our love of heating pads during our time of the month, our desire to be understood far more than we typically are, and much, much more. These shared experiences are highlighted in multiple forms […]

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Recreational Vehicle: High Society’s green-blooded plan to merge bus and bud

It’s Thursday night, I’m sitting on a bus with smoke swirling around me, laughter filling the space, and smooth keyboard music setting the tone for the evening. I look to my left and am offered something; “it’s a rosebud joint” someone says from an undisclosed area of the bus. It’s too smoky to see who […]

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The Benefit of Crisis: An upcoming TedX Talk invites us to meet ourselves, wherever we are

5 minutes into talking with Claudia Cardozo, I’m taken aback by her overwhelmingly positive aura and calm presence. Claudia, originally from Colombia, is a corporate coach, who for the past couple of years has been working on the book that shares her story of self-acceptance. The book, Love is the Path, released officially in October, […]

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Two Sides of the Same Rack: Thrifting & Consignment

Picture this: you walk by a storefront with mannequins donning stylish skirts, tops, and accessories, creating a masterpiece of an outfit. Walking inside feels like walking into a curated clothing heaven with items ranging from belts, flared jeans, summer hats, and new-with-the-tags-on bathing suits. You walk over to a rack filled with enticing options and […]

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