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The world is a much smaller place than it seems, and by connecting small abstract ideas we as a society might understand bigger abstract ideas -like god, making a massive impact. For example, observing design history and standards like the women’s bathroom being on the left, cleaning or organizing on vacation, or taking a different […]
Sauna Entrepreneurialism Why it wasn’t for me… Five Reasons I Didn’t Open a Public Sauna Company (And Why I’m Glad I Didn’t) I started my sauna practice as a kid and went all in with an almost daily practice starting when I was 27. As a 37 year old I thought it would be a […]
My name is Monaya, but does Sarge know his name? I have talked about the Sarge for years. I have talked about the water for months. Let me relate it all to the humans and bring it back full circle to the beloved story of Monaya and Sarge. Prepare yourself for some dogma…interesting dogma, but […]
Meet @MynameisMonaya, a 38-year-old on-your-own woman who embodies balance and authenticity in her personal and professional life. She has a deep connection to her Scandinavian alter ego, The Scandahoovian, which guides her approach to health and wellness.
Adventure is a powerful tool that can be used as a means to find your self-expression. By using adventure as a method of self-exploration, you can channel your creativity into something meaningful and transformative. Adventure, for example, allows us to release stress and anxiety into our bodies through exercise and movement. It helps us gain new perspective on life by pushing our boundaries. And it can help us tap into our deepest desires or the wildest dreams we never thought possible—all while having fun!
The phenomena that is complete image control. Stop, Let’s Take a Selfie Monaya MaGaurn 2017 Introduction From my father using the word to seeing an exhibition featuring it in a museum, it can’t be ignored. The selfie. After studying its history and intoxicating nature over thirty days, I will constantly refer back to this exploration. […]
Basic bitch.homogenized mediocrity WTF is a Basic Bitch? The stereotype basic bitch has its characteristics such as black leggings, fleece, pumpkin spice lattes, and any mainstream fashion trend at the time. What is the real danger of being basic? The term basic points to some heavy-hitting subjects including identity, conformity, and privilege. As with any […]
For the Likes How far are you willing go For Social Media Fame? What am I looking at? Have you ever opened your Instagram something that completely disagreed with you? Maybe at first glance, you felt like you don’t measure up in life? In my article about selfies, I explained this was the first time […]