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  Flying Past the Fear

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko grew up in Vancouver, surrounded by her family's café, which reflected the city's multicultural essence and her parents' Hong Kong roots.

  Aug 13, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Masterpiece in Progress

  Veronica St. Claire

  Veronica St. Claire

  Veronica St. Claire, raised in Manhattan's Upper East Side, comes from an art-centric family and has built a career in art criticism and cultural explorations.

  Aug 12, 2025 • Inspiration
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  One Minute to Change Everything

  Editorial Board

  Editorial Board

  The editorial board of Ciusi is a vibrant tapestry of voices from around the world, each bringing a unique lens on culture, romance, and sophistication.

  Aug 12, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Scared, But Here

  Caroline Hensley

  Caroline Hensley

  Caroline Hensley, raised in Montgomery, Alabama, grew up in a family of educators, fostering her passion for storytelling and social justice from an early age.

  Aug 11, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Walking Tall in My Own Boots

  Avery Townsend

  Avery Townsend

  Avery Townsend grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, exploring nature and nurturing a love for travel and storytelling while working at her family's lakeside resort.

  Aug 10, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Anchored in the Quiet

  Veronica St. Claire

  Veronica St. Claire

  Veronica St. Claire, raised in Manhattan's Upper East Side, comes from an art-centric family and has built a career in art criticism and cultural explorations.

  Aug 9, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Winning My Quiet War

  Juliette Bouchard

  Juliette Bouchard

  Juliette Bouchard, a Montreal native from a bilingual family, is a novelist known for exploring language, identity, and Quebec culture through her literature.

  Aug 9, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Resilient by Design

  Ileana Santos

  Ileana Santos

  Ileana Santos, born in Houston’s East End to a Cuban-Mexican family, grew up surrounded by lively conversation, home-cooked meals, and Latin music.

  Aug 8, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Fear Tripped, I Stood

  Martin Garcia

  Martin Garcia

  Martin García, born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, cherishes family and cultural heritage, shaping his narrative voice and themes in his writing.

  Aug 8, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Battle I Couldn't Ignore

  DeAndre Holloway

  DeAndre Holloway

  DeAndre Holloway, a Chicago native, grew up in a middle-class family. He is an acclaimed author and advocate for urban storytelling, deeply rooted in his city's culture.

  Aug 8, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Carrying Seaweed, Finding Myself

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft, raised in Bar Harbor, grew up near Acadia National Park, nurturing her passion for nature and writing inspired by her park ranger father.

  Aug 6, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Steps Above the Fear

  Trent Donovan

  Trent Donovan

  Trent Donovan grew up in a cabin near Lake Tahoe, surrounded by stories from travelers as his parents ran a seasonal lodge for outdoor enthusiasts.

  Aug 6, 2025 • Inspiration