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Rise and Re-ignite the Light

Rise and Re-ignite the Light

Solstice is a time we always look forward to. The shortest day and the longest night of the year means the days get longer and brighter from here. ...

Our Kin: Haily Tran | Melbourne, Australia

What did young Haily want to be when she grew up? I never really knew exactly. But I knew I wanted to be a contributor to society. I just needed t...

Our Kin: Sher Reen Lim | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tell us about your childhood dreams. And how does that compare to what you do now? As a child, I probably wanted to be everything except what I end...

Find the perfect scent for you based on your Enneagram type

If you’re anything like us, you’ll understand that fragrance preference is personal. But, if you put preference aside for a moment and consider thi...

Our Kin: Anna Rogan | Victoria, Australia

Who modeled success for you growing up? How did that shape the way you approached life as an adult? Growing up in my family, success was a straigh...

How To: Overcome Negativity Bias

Why do we fixate on old mistakes, revisiting them over and over in our minds rather than letting them go? Why can one tiny negative remark from som...

How To: Tame Your Inner Critic

Do you ever happen to dwell on a humiliating situation that took place long ago? Do you tend to repeat mistakes you made over and over in your mi...

Our Kin: Graham Ho | Melbourne, Australia

Tell us about young Graham. What did he want to be when he grew up? Oh young Graham, he was a bit of a daydreamer. He would often be seen by himse...

Our Kin: Brooke Wynn | Nillumbik, Wurundjeri Country

What's Oh! Sake all about? What is your biggest dream for your business? Oh! Sake, a play on the honorific term for sake (osake お酒), is a cheeky, ...

How To: Cultivate an Authentic Life

Becoming your most authentic self, unexpectedly, can take a fair bit of work. Feeling aligned at your core means you need to understand and embrace...

How To: Set Healthy Boundaries

Have you ever struggled with setting boundaries? You are not alone. At the very core of healthy relationships - with others and with yourself - is ...

Your perfect scent based on your star sign

For us, a new year calls for a bit of a home refresh, starting with a new scent for our space. Of the many beautiful fragrances out there, it can s...

Kin Holiday Gift Guide 2021

It's that time of year when everyone starts to get a little panicky about how fast the days are going. Our suggestion? Pour a glass of wine or ma...