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The Magic of Bedtime Yoga: How a Quick Stretch and Breathing Exercise Can Transform Your Sleep
Let’s be honest—most of us have been there. You’re lying in bed, eyes wide open, replaying the events of the day or stressing about tomorrow. Your mind is doing laps while your body begs for rest. The struggle is real, but the solution might be simpler than you think: a quick yoga session or mindful…
Questions for Sioduhi
Sioduhi carries with him the ancestral heritage of the Piratapuya people of Alto Rio Negro, Amazonas. He has been recognized by the Fashion Futures 2023 Award and won the ECOAR Competition. His brand, Sioduhi Studio, is a benchmark in Amazonian indigenous futurism and uses Maniocolor®, a revolutionary textile dye made of cassava peel, to propose…
Yoga: Connecting Individuals for Collective Growth
The true power of yoga extends far beyond flexibility and physical wellness—it’s a holistic journey that can transform our lives and the communities we build along the way.
Questions for Fernanda Simon
Fernanda Simon is the Executive Director of the Fashion Revolution Institute Brazil and a member of the Global Fashion Revolution board of directors. She was a pioneer as a sustainability editor at Vogue Brazil and has spoken at the UN and COP.
Paradise Koh Yao Resort: A Relaxing Getaway in Thailand
If you’re looking for a luxurious, secluded escape in Thailand, Paradise Koh Yao Resort might just be the perfect spot. Nestled between the stunning islands of Phuket and Krabi, this resort offers a serene retreat for those wanting to relax, recharge, and connect with nature. I’ve spent four magical days there, and I’m excited to share my…
Discover Jaiyen Eco Resort: A Hidden Gem for Creatives and Digital Nomads in Thailand
If you’re a digital nomad, creative, or just someone looking for a place to relax and recharge while staying productive, Jaiyen Eco Resort in Koh Yao Noi, Thailand, is the ultimate destination for you. Nestled in a tropical paradise, Jaiyen offers a unique experience that blends nature, creativity, and comfort, making it a perfect retreat…
Threads of Change
Weaving the Threads of Transformation It is rare that a journey of transformation and evolution will be linear, but when the flame that starts the movement lights up, it is difficult to put it out. For us, at Stories Collective, it happened back in 2014, when we were still a digital vehicle. With lots of…
My Creative Journey: From Fashion Magazines to Content Creation & Yoga Retreats
My journey has been one of relentless growth, exploration, and purpose. From fashion luxury magazines to mindful style, activism, content creation, and the sacred realm of yoga and wellness retreats, I continue to make my unique mark in the world. Embracing my multi-passionate nature, I thrive on this extraordinary path, weaving a tapestry of creativity,…
Entrevista com Michele Simões para o Coletivo
Michele Simões é estilista, consultora de moda, TEDx speaker e designer de futuros anticapacitistas. Fundadora do Fashion Day Inclusivo e do Meu Corpo é Real, ela busca promover equidade de experiência para consumidores com deficiência construindo acessos e conectando educação, acessibilidade e co-criação de soluções.
Entrevista com Alê Garcia para o Coletivo
Reconhecido pela Forbes como um dos 20 Creators Negros Mais Inovadores do País, Alê Garcia é tão múltiplo em seus talentos quanto o conteúdo que coloca no mundo. Alê esbanja criatividade em seus mais diversos papéis e projetos sobre cultura negra, se mostrando um verdadeiro criador em série. Do podcast Negro da Semana, que em…
Entrevista com Oliva Merquior para o Coletivo
Pesquisadora de tendências, tecnologia Web3 e idealizadora do Brazil Immersive Fashion Week, a primeira semana de moda imersiva da América Latina, Olivia Merquior é uma das principais especialistas nacionais em metaversos no âmbito da moda e da cultura. Confira, a seguir, nossa entrevista sobre o impacto das tecnologias digitais, imersivas e descentralizadas na moda.
(R)evolução Tech – Coletivo #3
Nesta terceira edição, além da tecnologia em si, buscamos também explorar a relação humano-máquina, trazendo atenção para a necessidade de utilizar essas ferramentas em prol de potencializar as camadas marginais da população. Contribuindo assim para a criação de um novo capítulo na história, baseado na confiança, na honestidade, na descentralização de poder e na democratização…
Entrevista com Carla Tennenbaum para o Coletivo
Carla Tennenbaum é designer, consultora de inovação e cocriadora da Ideia Circular. Fundada em 2015, a Ideia Circular é uma iniciativa criada para inspirar, apoiar e divulgar projetos circulares brasileiros através de conteúdos, livros e workshops e discutir os conceitos de economia e design circular fundamentados na metodologia Cradle to Cradle. Há 20 anos, Carla…
Presente Sustentável – Coletivo #2
Nesta segunda edição reunimos pessoas, iniciativas e empresas que estão genuinamente dedicadas a criar um presente mais sustentável. Ideias e projetos que estão impulsionando a transição para a economia circular, contribuindo para uma produção mais responsável, para o consumo consciente, a transparência e a valorização dos recursos naturais do planeta.
A Arte de Empreender – Coletivo #1
Nesta primeira edição, trazemos como tema central a inovação, a criatividade e o empreendedorismo – contamos histórias de pessoas inquietas, aquelas que estão sempre criando, fazendo e acontecendo. Pessoas que, através de seus negócios, histórias, profissões e criações trazem inspiração e mudança. Negócios de impacto que influenciam positivamente o planeta e a sociedade e que…
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: Breathing exercise to reduce stress and anxiety
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama or Alternate Nostril Breathing is one of the most common and effective pranayama techniques. It can help with several respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, nasal allergy and it is also a great technique to reduce stress and anxiety as it calms the mind and brings in more clarity of thoughts. Nadi = subtle energy channel; Shodhana = cleaning, purification; Pranayama =…
Theory of Prana
Prana is the vital life force, the energy that animates the entire manifest world. Prana exists everywhere and can simply transform from one form to another, it is the life-sustaining force present in all living beings and the energy that moves all natural processes of the universe.
Questions for Marcela Ceribelli
Marcela Ceribelli is the name behind Obvious Agency, a brand communication strategy and content agency focused on female narratives. CEO, creative director and now also podcaster on “Bom Dia Obvious”, Ceribelli proposes a new outlook on what brings women happiness.
Questions for Johanna Jaskowska
The visual artist is the genius behind Beauty 3000, an Instagram filter with a plastic effect that went viral and became the favorite among influencers and artists. Passionate about technology and sci-fi movies, Johanna sees filters as digital accessories, and hopes in the future we will have well-designed augmented reality glasses so we can wear…
The Simplicity Issue
For our first issue we explore the beauty that is simplicity. The Simplicity issue celebrates clean shapes, rationalist thinking, classic tailoring and its timelessness. A minimalist luxury, simple that is chic, simple yet luxurious. Garments that will never fall out of style, from casual to sophisticated, unpretentious looks that captivate us for its effortlessness.
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About Me
Hello there, I’m Mariana – a multi-skilled creator, social media manager, magazine founder, former fashion stylist and let’s not forget to mention yoga teacher with a passion for sustainability, travel & community building.
As a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher, my mission is to inspire you to move mindfully, breathe deeply, act kindly, express your creativity, and create a joyful and fulfilling life!
Also passionate about vintage & second-hand clothing and an activist for a more ethical, inclusive, and sustainable fashion industry, I support purpose-driven brands and wellness businesses by bringing an editorial lens to content creation, social media, marketing campaigns and image production.
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