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  Digging for Life’s Hidden Treasures

  Kaylee Harrington

  Kaylee Harrington

  Kaylee Harrington grew up in Myrtle Beach, helping at her parents' café. Her love for reading flourished amidst the tourism-driven environment of the Grand Strand.

  Feb 25, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Mythbusting the Romance of Writing

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf, raised on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, values indigenous traditions and communal care in her writing and cultural work.

  Feb 25, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Letter That Set Me Free

  Leslie Woodruff

  Leslie Woodruff

  Leslie Woodruff, raised in Boise’s North End, comes from a family with Idaho roots, blending agricultural tradition with a creative spirit through her parents' craft brewery.

  Feb 25, 2025 • Inspiration
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  First Flights

  Ebony Lancaster

  Ebony Lancaster

  Ebony Lancaster, raised in a prosperous Dallas family, values academic excellence and civic engagement, influenced by her parents' successful careers.

  Feb 25, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Driving Through the Fear

  Harper Sinclair

  Harper Sinclair

  Harper Sinclair, raised in a progressive East Austin home, is a program director focused on social change, arts education, and community engagement.

  Feb 24, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Chasing Life’s Hidden Sparks

  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.

  Feb 24, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Scaling Life’s Stories

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nate Caldwell, raised in Scottsdale, values entrepreneurship and community. He combines creativity and business through marketing and motivational storytelling.

  Feb 24, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Fearlessly Showing Up

  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.

  Feb 23, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Grit Behind the Glass

  Briar Montgomery

  Briar Montgomery

  Briar Montgomery, raised in Napa Valley, grew up in a wine-centric family, immersing herself in global wine culture from an early age.

  Feb 23, 2025 • Inspiration
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  You Belong Even When You Doubt It

  Malik Okoro

  Malik Okoro

  Malik Okoro, born in Lagos and raised in Brooklyn, writes contemporary romantic fiction influenced by his diverse upbringing and cultural experiences.

  Feb 23, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Pinecone Epiphanies

  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.

  Feb 23, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Blooming Through the Page

  Yuan Li

  Yuan Li

  Yuan Li, an only child from Beijing, grew up in a literary household. She studied Creative Writing at Peking University and explores themes of romance in her writing.

  Feb 23, 2025 • Inspiration