Our Writers

Aisha Bakri is the Columnist for Mind & Ritual at Lifestyle Lore, where she explores the creation of new traditions and mindfulness in daily life. Her writing examines how we can adapt contemplative traditions to find meaning and build community in the digital age.

Chloe Dubois is a Contributing Editor for Style & Adornment, covering the history of garments, the culture of vintage shopping, and the semiotics of fashion. Her writing decodes the stories our clothing tells about us, championing a thoughtful and sustainable approach to modern style.

Lifestyle Lore Senior Correspondent Ikaika Kalua covers artisans, craft, and travel, focusing on the enduring connection between people, place, and tradition. His immersive, narrative-driven stories explore Indigenous craft techniques, sustainable travel, and oral histories.

Jing Mei Lin is a Contributing Editor for Lifestyle Lore, where she covers Style & Adornment, Mind & Body, and Letters & Lore. Her writing explores the intersection of textile history, modernist design philosophy, and mindfulness to help readers find deeper meaning in modern rituals.

As a Staff Writer for Culinary Roots, Mateo Reyes chronicles the intersection of food, family, and identity by documenting heirloom recipe preservation and agricultural traditions. His sensory storytelling celebrates diasporic foodways and the oral histories that connect communities to their culinary heritage.