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Big Shiny Balls: How Jules and Shawn Kolodny Turned 40 Million Views Into a Business Built on Wonder
A viral video gave Jules and Shawn Kolodny something most entrepreneurs spend years searching for: unmistakable product-market fit. What they built next offers a lesson in scale, creativity, technology, and building a company with the person you love. There are viral...
THE MODERN GENT
There was a time when dressing well came with a rulebook. The right jacket. The proper shirt. A prescribed idea of polish. But style has never stood still, and neither has the man wearing it. The modern gent is less interested in following a formula than understanding...
Gurus Media Welcomes Nolé Marin as Fashion Director
Nolé Marin joins Gurus Magazine as Fashion Editor, bringing decades of experience in celebrity styling, television, and fashion.
Lisa Michaelis Is Building a Wellness Movement
In a world where burnout has become commonplace, wellness has evolved from an occasional luxury into an everyday necessity. According to the American Psychological Association, more than three-quarters of adults report experiencing physical symptoms related to stress,...
Where Fashion Meets Hope: Dr. David Smotrich and La Jolla IVF Celebrate World IVF Day at The Swan House
Every year, World IVF Day celebrates the advances in reproductive medicine that have helped millions of families. For more than three decades, that mission has defined the work of Dr. David Smotrich, founder of La Jolla IVF, which today welcomes hopeful parents from...
Fashion Forward Is Building the Cultural Conversations Shaping Fashion’s Future
Fashion has always been influenced by the world around it. Its most defining ideas have emerged not in isolation, but through conversations with art, music, film, philosophy, business, and the cultural movements that shape society. That belief is the foundation of...
The Beauty of Discovery: Inside the Curated Gift Bags of the Gurus Beauty Soirée
Some of the most memorable moments at an event aren't found on stage—they're discovered in the details guests take home. A product that becomes part of a daily ritual. A brand that sparks curiosity long after the evening ends. A thoughtfully curated collection that...
Novéra Launches in New York with a Hydration-First Face Mist Collection
The beauty industry rarely suffers from a shortage of new brands. What is far less common is a company that arrives with a genuinely focused concept. Novéra, which recently celebrated the opening of its first retail space in New York, has built its identity around a...
Inside the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards Gift Bags: Celebrating the Brands Behind the Experience
Everybody loves a swag bag—and at Gurus, we love gifting our favorite Gurus. But for us, the gift bags have never been just about what guests take home. They are an extension of the Gurus Beauty Awards itself—a thoughtfully curated collection of brands that reflect...
Beauty Blooms in Manhattan: The 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards Celebrate Excellence, Innovation, and Influence
The beauty industry’s brightest stars gathered in spectacular fashion for the second annual Gurus Beauty Awards, held at the stunning Docks Off 5th in Manhattan. Co-hosted by wellness advocate Hilaria Baldwin and Gurus Magazine Publisher, Founder, and...
2026 Gurus Beauty Awards Winners: Celebrating the Best in Beauty, Haircare, and Wellness
From groundbreaking skincare and innovative haircare to legendary beauty brands and celebrated hairstylists, the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards recognized the products, professionals, and visionaries shaping the future of beauty and wellness.
Hilaria Baldwin on Beauty, Wellness, Mental Health, Motherhood, and Hosting the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards
As she prepares to host the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards, Hilaria Baldwin reflects on beauty, wellness, motherhood, mental health, self-care, and the importance of leading with kindness.
The Trouble With Billy Star Claudia Charriez on Beauty, Confidence, and Embracing Every Chapter of Life
Actress, model, advocate, and The Trouble With Billy star Claudia Charriez opens up about beauty, confidence, skincare, wellness, and embracing every chapter of life with authenticity and self-love.
The Trouble With Billy: How a ‘90s Heartthrob Turned Hollywood Chaos Into the Comeback Nobody Saw Coming
From Teen Heartthrob to Hollywood Survivor In the 1990s, Hollywood specialized in beautiful disasters. The films were glossy, the parties were nonstop, and MTV still dictated culture. Somewhere between a stack of Tiger Beat magazines and movie theater moments, William...
Lauren Falcione on Building a Life You Love and Being Yourself Along the Way
Entrepreneur Lauren Falcione opens up about confidence, resilience, motherhood, beauty, self-worth, and the lessons she’s learned while building a life and business on her own terms.
Kara Francis: The Beauty of Becoming Yourself
Kara Francis knows what it means to begin again. Before becoming a relationship coach helping women navigate life's biggest decisions, Kara Francis spent years as a divorce attorney, witnessing the unraveling of relationships from the front row. But it was her own...
How Priscilla Martinez Is Reinventing Swimwear One Woman at a Time on Miami’s Hottest Runway
The Power of the Evil Eye Priscilla Martinez made a splash as she debuted her latest Atelier Martinez swimwear collection at Miami Swim Week. It wasn’t just another set of designs. It was personal, creative, and rooted in a symbol that has guided her life for decades:...
The Menopause Stage Most Women Struggle Through Alone
Perimenopause is one of the most misunderstood and under-supported stages of a woman’s life. Despite affecting millions of American women for up to a decade before menopause, new research from TENA reveals a striking reality: those in perimenopause are among the least...
Three Decades of Hope: Dr. David Smotrich Reflects on Family, Fertility, and Compassion
A Legacy Built on Care By the time Dr. David Smotrich jokes that he’s merely “an accessory” to his fashion-loving wife, you already understand something essential about him: he’s the kind of man who can casually understate a legacy. It’s a legacy that quietly changed...
Marcia Kimpton’s Love Affair with African Safaris
Marcia returns for her next travel diary with Gurus Magazine, marking a milestone in her series exploring the world’s most enchanting destinations—now shifting her focus to her lifelong passion for Africa. Marcia invites readers on a deeply personal journey through...
Frederique Constant’s Standout New Watch Releases Shine at Las Vegas Watch Week
Fresh from their debuts at Las Vegas Watch Week, Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant is spotlighting two new Classics releases that speak to both innovation and personal style: the Classics Moneta Solarmetre and the Classics Ladies Automatic Double Heart Beat. The...
Will Cady Is Building the Future of Leadership by Bringing Humanity Back to Business
For decades, business culture has been dominated by metrics, efficiency, and scale. But according to entrepreneur, author, and former Reddit executive Will Cady, the next era of leadership may depend on something entirely different: humanity. As co-founder of HEAL...
Tuner Review: A Near-Perfect Movie About Sound, Loss, and Redemption
5 out of 5 stars Crime, Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller - R - 1h 49m "Tuners try to create harmony out of chaos, so they have to be okay with imperfections," explains Niki (Leo Woodall) to his love interest Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu) in the new drama-thriller Tuner,...
Director Adam R. Wood on Storytelling, Legacy, and Why Preserving History Matters More Than Ever
The most impactful leaders are often the ones who understand the power of storytelling. For filmmaker Adam R. Wood, storytelling is more than a profession—it's a responsibility. His latest documentary, Hold On To Your Music, tells the extraordinary story of Holocaust...
Marcia Kimpton’s Love Affair with Greece
Marcia Kimpton returns for another captivating travel diary with Gurus Magazine, continuing her series of deeply personal journeys through some of the world’s most unforgettable destinations. This time, Marcia shares her enduring fascination with the timeless beauty,...
A Lounge Chair Wanders Minneapolis in Blu Dot’s Field Trip
Blu Dot’s Field Trip project for NYCxDESIGN unexpectedly reminded me of The Red Balloon, Albert Lamorisse’s magical 1956 short about a balloon drifting through Paris with a mind of its own. In these photographs, Blu Dot’s Field Lounge Chair begins to behave similarly...
The Timeless Craft of Filigree by Joalharia do Carmo
Visiting Printemps New York this week to experience Certified Portuguese Filigree jewelry and the work of Joalharia do Carmo, presented by The Value of Time Group, offered something increasingly rare in luxury culture: a reminder that craftsmanship can still feel...
Reinvention in Bloom: The Entrepreneurs Behind Monarch Nursery
For Jasper Watts and Anton van der Woude, Monarch Nursery is more than a retail business; it’s a masterclass in reinvention. The newly opened Santa Monica nursery was born out of two major setbacks. Watts lost both his Altadena home and horticulture business in the...
Profiles in Power: 3 AAPI Women Founders Redefining Modern Beauty
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we are turning the spotlight toward the visionaries completely redefining our vanity setups. These AAPI-founded brands are doing far more than launching viral products—they are shifting the...
A Journey of Hope: Matt Fraser’s 2026 Tour Brings Healing and Proof of Life to the Stage
The wait is over for seekers of spiritual connection. Matt Fraser—America’s premier psychic medium, New York Times bestselling author, and beloved media personality—is officially hitting the road for a transformative 2026 national tour. Known for his uncanny ability...
