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Claire Cottrell, Filmmaker + Photographer

Award-winning filmmaker and photographer, Claire Cottrell has held our attention for many years. Dividing her work into design, women and food, Claire's work spans a narrative that references archetypes in architecture, literature and film. Now splitting her time between Los Angeles and France, Claire has created for herself a way to allow for dense working periods that are then balanced with ample space, time, and long solo walks...

We meet Claire at the Huntington Gardens in LA to speak about her approaches to freelancing, the importance of reflection, and how she self nourishes.

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Lisa Cooper, Creative

Introducing the wonderful Sydney based artist Lisa Cooper –– author, Doctor of Philosophy & a self-confessed flower obsessive. Imagery by Kelly Geddes

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Juliet Allen, Sex Therapist

Knowing very well the power in having a job title that raises a few eyebrows, Byron Bay-based Sex Therapist Juliet Allen is publicly dismantling the mythology around love making one open conversation at a time.

Her approach to sexual pleasure avoids touching on anything too spiritual or overly romantic, instead Allen focuses on arming her audience with practical real-life tools so they can get the most out of their intimate relationships.

Her conversation extend from bedroom intimacy between lovers into realms that include friendships and one's own self care and respect...

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Jess Hannah, Designer

Jess Hannah is a talented LA-based maker of elegant and exceptionally crafted jewellery. Her stunning pieces focus on fine craftsmanship and timelessness. Taking clever, subtle cues from art, architecture and geography, we love Jess for her beautiful eye for detail and dedication to an entirely hand made practice. Using conflict-free and ethically sourced stones & metals to make her jewellery, Jess creates heirlooms for the modern era –– for living in and living with. Here we share Jess's rituals for life... Imagery by Nastassia Brückin

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Jacqueline Lee

Introducing our newest Coven woman Jacqueline Lee, long time friend to Sans and owner of brilliant Palms Skin Studio. Imagery by Grace Yasemin Gemuhluoglu.

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Erica Chidi Cohen, Doula and Founder of LOOM

Aware of the fear, confusion, and physical demands motherhood can deliver, in-demand doula Erica Chidi Cohen has created LOOM: a safe, non-judgmental space that supports women through their journey from periods to fertility and pregnancy to parenting. Offering health & sex education, the practical and spiritual tools for pregnancy and delivery, Erica's approach to motherhood is simply to empower and to nurture.

We admire Erica's devotion to this phase is every mother's life, a journey that needs a tender hand, understanding and, of course, practical knowledge. Photographer Nastassia Bruckin visited Erica at her Los Angeles-based home to find out how this natural healer looks after herself...

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Amanda Chantal Bacon

Introducing our latest Coven woman Amanda Chantal Bacon – World-traveling chef, mama, sustainable lifestyle leader, passionate food educator & creator of Moon Juice.

Imagery by Nastassia Brückin

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Ally Walsh, Canyon Coffee

Ally Walsh, friend to Sans, co-founder of Canyon Coffee & our latest Coven woman.

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Beatrice Valenzuela

To celebrate the launch of our Valentine's Tantric Bathing Kit, we interview Beatrice Valenzuela –– Talented designer, co-founder of Echo Park Craft Fair and wonderful mama to Dmitri & Astrid. Inspired by the light and colours of both her native home Mexico and her adopted hometown of Los Angeles, Beatrice is known and loved for her vibrant designs, generous heart & passion for community and bringing people together. We are thrilled to share Beatrice's rituals for everyday life and making a meaningful connection this Valentine's Day.

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Bonnie Wright, Actress + Filmmaker

Introducing –– Bonnie Wright. A talented filmmaker, eco activist & friend of Sans. We love Bonnie for her intelligent directorial eye & passionate work with Greenpeace and Oxfam. Bonnie's directing pursuit springs from her experiences as an actor. Her directorial debut, 'Separate We Come, Separate We Go' (2012) which Bonnie conceived and wrote, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. An independent woman with values after our own heart, here we share Bonnie’s rituals for life.

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Camille Becerra, Chef

As part of our Sustenance celebrations this month, we interview Camille Becerra––legendary chef, mama to Paloma and all round magic woman. A New Jersey native, Camille is the director and executive chef at all-day eatery De Maria in Downtown New York City where her food showcases a commitment to wholesome, seasonal and local ingredients.

After studying macrobiotic cuisine and cooking for cancer patients in Philadelphia, Becerra moved to a Zen monastery in New Mexico, where she cooked vegetarian meals for the monks, sourcing ingredients from the on-premises garden. Now, with close to 20 years of restaurant experience, her passion for restaurant culture & kitchen life is a force to be reckoned with.

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Amy Leeworthy, Potter

We visited Amy Leeworthy at her Melbourne home studio –– a cosy spot where this mama of two spends her days creating handcrafted clay vessels, inspired by the colours of the Australian landscape. Captured with her youngest bebe Delilah, Amy shares her rituals with us below...

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Mari Giudicelli, Designer + Model

Shoe designer and model Mari Giudicelli grew up in Brazil with her mum and grandma, which inspired her love of handcrafts. She went to art school in Rio de Janeiro, and then packed her bags for New York when she decided she wanted to make wearable art. After studying at Parsons, FIT, and taking a specialist footwear course, Giudicelli dove into the world of shoemaking.

Her signature, laid back Leblon mules quickly gained fans around the world, allowing her to expand her namesake collection into a serious operation. We stopped by her Williamsburg apartment down by the river to ooh and ahh over her shoe collection (naturally) and talk about her rituals.

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Lexie Smith, Artist + Baker

Driven to investigate the idea that the human digestive gut is a central hub for both societal and emotional cues, New York-based Lexie Smith realises her findings through a multitude of artistic outlets. By creating a combination of historical breads, delicately sculpted wooden tools and curating a space of culturally disturbing newspaper headlines, Lexie feeds her fascination with the relationship between our internal organs and our psychological state.

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Lauren Spencer King, Artist + Teacher

By harnessing her own personal rituals, Los Angeles-based artist Lauren Spencer King has found a way to lend her experience and knowledge to others, sharing her love of nature's healing properties and the power of breath in both her paintings and meditation classes. Celebrating the idea of a daily practice, Lauren's work teaches others that ritual can be a useful tool for everyday use.

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