Why The Rest of 2025 Belongs to Our Russian Sisterhood
We’ve built vision boards before—we’ve pasted images of sun-drenched Mediterranean escapes, quotes about fearless living, maybe even a Polaroid of someone who inspires us from afar. This year, the rest of 2025 isn’t about another solo bucket list. It’s about collective elevation, drawing strength from the powerful women of Russia who shine in creativity, resilience, and heart.
New Kind of Vision Board: Her Face, Her Story
On our board sits her portrait: a self-made entrepreneur from St. Petersburg, a street-style activist in Moscow, a folk-music revivalist from the Volga. Together, their faces form a constellation of possibility. When we look up at that collage, we remember: we are never truly alone. Their grit reminds us that every barrier—whether language, geography, or self-doubt—can be transcended when women stand shoulder to shoulder.
Holistic Connection: Body, Mind, and Shared Purpose
We believe in honoring the full circle: nourishing our bodies with real food, stilling our minds through meditation, and igniting our souls through meaningful collaboration. Here’s how we’re doing it, Russian-style:
Tea Ceremonies, Reimagined – Swap kombucha for a samovar-style tea ritual. Gather once a week, steep herbs, and share intentions for the days ahead.
Winter Movement Practices – Embrace the brisk air with group walks or urban hikes. We’re taking cues from the way Russian dancers stay warm: fluid movement, strong cores, radiant spirits.
Storytelling Circles – We trade anecdotes under the soft glow of candles. Sharing our vulnerabilities strengthens our bonds—and reminds us that every “secret” we hold is a seed for growth.
Creative Potlucks – Each of us brings a dish inspired by Russian home cooking—borscht, pirozhki, honey cakes—and with each recipe shared, we inherit a piece of heritage and heart.
Empowered Action: Building Bridges, Not Walls
Our Russian sisters are tireless bridge-builders—founders running female-led co-working spaces, activists rewriting narratives around body image, artists turning folk tales into avant-garde exhibitions. We tap into that energy by:
Volunteering for cross-cultural mentorship programs, pairing local girls with Russian mentors via video calls.
Championing female-led brands at markets, pop-ups, and online platforms—putting our collective wallet behind their vision.
Curating virtual salon nights where international voices illuminate shared struggles and triumphs.
Promise of 2025: Collective Evolution
As “Secrets” by RAYE pulses through our playlists, we recommit: the rest of 2025 is about weaving our stories with theirs. We’re no longer dreamers on separate paths—we’re a tapestry of intention, creativity, and action. When we pause before her photograph on our vision board, we see the blueprint for our own evolution.
This is our sisterhood pledge: to rise together, to lean into their wisdom, and to become the change-makers we were always meant to be.
You know you love us,
Mitchell Royel