Taking Note with Zibby Owens - Ordinary Habit

Taking Note with Zibby Owens

Take note of Zibby Owens's career trajectory, and you'll find a clear through-line: storytelling. From podcasting to publishing to running an independent bookstore, Owens has become a champion for all things books—and has even penned a few herself, including her forthcoming debut novel.

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Take Note with Amy Snook - Ordinary Habit

Take Note with Amy Snook

As another new year unfolds, we're taking a page out of Amy Snook's book (or, in this case, journal!) and writing with intention. In this interview, she discusses the inception of Parea, the rewards of journaling, and her resolutions for 2023.

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Take Note with Paige Auber - Ordinary Habit

Take Note with Paige Auber

Paige Auber's work inspires and delights. The multifaceted creative has a talent for juxtaposition and often crafts outfits that feature various colors, textures, and patterns. But aesthetics aside, Auber contends that the connection between style and storytelling is more potent than we think. "It may seem like a small detail, but it really can speak volumes to the story," she said.

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Take Note with Marleigh Culver - Ordinary Habit

Take Note with Marleigh Culver

Marleigh Culver treats writing with reverence. While her journaling habit has fluctuated over time, it still inspires deep reflection. As she puts it: "A journal is a silent and receptive listener." With that said, seeing Culver's work on the page is an invitation to savor the present moment. Write between the lines, or sketch with abandon—Culver's art always creates space to slow down and take note.

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Take Note with Rachel Schwartzmann - Ordinary Habit

Take Note with Rachel Schwartzmann

Rachel Schwartzmann likes to move slowly, but that wasn’t always the case. After experiencing career burnout, Schwartzmann recalibrated her relationship with pace and launched Slow Stories—a podcast that explores slowing down in our digital world.

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Take Note with Jessica Manning - Ordinary Habit

Take Note with Jessica Manning

To celebrate the launch of our new journal, For Now, we're spotlighting creatives who take note of—and celebrate—the ordinary things in life. In our first installment, we hear from Jessica Manning, a digital storyteller based in Los Angeles, California.

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