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How Ua Hawai’i Founder Honors the Land Through Beauty

How Ua Hawai’i Founder Honors the Land Through Beauty

Yvon Lux

In Hawai‘i, rain is more than weather. It is renewal, nourishment, and life itself. This quiet power inspired Ua Hawai‘i, the island-born bodycare and fragrance brand rooted in heritage, sustainability, and intention. Founded by Leala Humbert, Ua Hawai‘i continues a deeply personal legacy that began years ago with her mother’s handcrafted skincare, made lovingly at home.

Today, she carries that tradition forward through small-batch products that honor the land, respect culture, and celebrate simplicity. From native ingredients to conscious production practices, Ua Hawai‘i reflects a philosophy that beauty should feel thoughtful, grounded, and connected to place.

Rooted in Beauty: Kate Chen's Journey from Finance to Skincare

Rooted in Beauty: Kate Chen's Journey from Finance to Skincare

Yvon Lux

In the crowded space of clean beauty, few brands feel as intentional and quietly powerful as Akar Skin. Founded in 2015 by Kate Chen, a former investment professional turned skincare founder, Akar has earned a following for its minimalist formulas, sensorial textures, and high-performance botanicals that are sourced with care. Before stepping into the wellness space, Chen built her career in the high-pressure world of finance, working in investment banking and private equity. It was her desire for a gentler and more grounded way to nourish the skin, and herself, that led to the creation of Akar.

Expanding on a Legacy: V&Co Innovates with Peptide Hair Care

Expanding on a Legacy: V&Co Innovates with Peptide Hair Care

Yvon Lux

When father-son duo Tom and Mike Redmond launched V&Co., they were not newcomers to the beauty world. The Redmond family has been shaping the hair care industry, with known brands like Aussie and Renpure earning household recognition. With V&Co., the family set out to build something fresh and science-forward, channeling decades of experience into a new generation of innovation.

40 Years of Flavor: Ferraro’s Ristorante Marks Major Milestone in Vegas Dining

40 Years of Flavor: Ferraro’s Ristorante Marks Major Milestone in Vegas Dining

Yvon Lux

This November, Ferraro’s Ristorante celebrates its 40th anniversary, a rare milestone in the ever-evolving Las Vegas dining scene. What began in 1985 as a modest six-table deli and pizzeria founded by Gino and Rosalba Ferraro has grown into one of the most acclaimed Italian restaurants in the world. Recognized by Gambero Rosso with its highest honors for both cuisine and wine, Ferraro’s has built a reputation that blends authenticity, family tradition, and warm Italian hospitality.

Filmmaker and Playwright David Kohner Zuckerman on Art and Empathy

Filmmaker and Playwright David Kohner Zuckerman on Art and Empathy

Yvon Lux

As both a filmmaker and a licensed psychotherapist, David Kohner Zuckerman has spent his career at the intersection of storytelling and the human psyche. Known for blending emotional honesty with narrative depth, he uses story as a way to explore truth, guilt, and love amid the complexities of trauma. In his latest stage work, Parallel Process, Zuckerman unites the analytical insight of psychology with the empathy of art to examine how people confront guilt, seek forgiveness, and rediscover meaning after loss.