Second Acts

Stories of those who threw out the map — to chart their own course.

Making It Count

Making It Count

A conversation with Christy Turlington Burns, former model and founder of Every Mother Counts, on the unexpected ways in which motherhood led to a career advocating for maternal health.

Words by T. Cole Rachel, Photography by Heather Sten
Pati Jinich, at the dining table in her kitchen.

Depth of Flavor

Why chef and TV personality Pati Jinich left a career in foreign policy to become an ambassador of Mexican cuisine

words by nina renata aron, photography by caroline tompkins
Douglas Stuart, author of “Shuggie Bain.” Photography by Daniel Dorsa

Weaving Wool, Weaving Words

Douglas Stuart, author of “Shuggie Bain,” on leaving fashion for literature.

words by sophie mancini, photography by daniel dorsa
Abstract collage of elderly couple walking through a gate"

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Changing Lanes

Changing Lanes

Mays Al-Ali reflects on letting go of a career in advertising to find her higher calling.

Words by Skye Parrott, Photography by Iris Humm
Handmade and Full of Soul

Handmade and Full of Soul

Brian DeRan on trading the music industry for the Mojave Desert.

Words by Jennifer Piejko, Photography by Vincent Perini
Destiny Deferred

Destiny Deferred

Meryanne Loum-Martin recounts her pivot from Parisian lawyer to luxury hotelier in Marrakesh.

Words by Cedar Pasori, Photography by Ilyass Nazih
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