In February, I hosted a launch for my drink collaboration with Sip & Sonder, a café and coffee roaster with its own signature line. As part of my residency at Sip & Sonder, I’ve been bringing the Studio Symoné world to life — pushing myself to fully step into the creative dreams I’ve had for so long.


At the launch, I also released the first Studio Symoné newpaper, Issue I. With that, I’m excited to share that the first issue of the Studio Symoné newspaper is officially available for purchase online.
What you’ll read:
Arabelle Sicardi tells us where to get our nails done, depending on what you want.
I write about how LA’s beauty community has shown up for those rebuilding their lives.
Makayla Did breaks down what it really means to be a #SSGirl
Plus, my full residency schedule is inside.
A collector’s item, tbh. This newspaper was designed by Nick Mantle — my college bestier and fellow Sag. I would love to frame this as "support studio symoné", but I created this newspaper with the hope that holding it in your hands feels like an offering. Something you’ll find value in, something worth keeping.
Price includes careful shipping and handling. I’m also taking pre-orders for book Black Icons in Herstory 50 Legendary Women. With Women’s Month coming it, I think it’s the perfect book to read in classrooms. And it’s perfect gift all year round. Let’s make sure kids are educated on the true history of this country, as it becoming less accessible.
Other random thoughts:
I’m DJing this Friday 7-10pm at a game night if you’re looking for something fun to do.
Who has a better angle of A$Ap Rocky hugging/tackling Rih after he was aquitted?
Hmmmm…. I think that’s it.
A REMINDER OF MY RESIDENCY SCHEDULE WITH SIP & SONDER:
STUDIO HOURS
Weekly work session where folks can come to work, study, dream, conspire, read magazines, and contribute to the second edition of the Studio Symoné newspaper zine, which will focus on telling stories in the Los Angeles beauty communities.
FRIDAYS 10AM - 2PM | every Friday starting 1/24
IN THE LAB/sundown DJ SETS
As part of my residency, I’ll be DJing every other Friday during the later hours. Because of Sip & Sonder’s partnership with The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall, these sets will also play right outside of their location near the hall.
FRIDAYS 3PM - 5PM | every other Friday starting 1/24
BEAUTY ROUNDTABLE
There’s a gap between media and academia. Writers don’t always have access to the journals, studies, and articles academics produce, and academics aren’t usually on the ground, gathering real-time data on beauty and culture like reporters do. This roundtable is about helping bridge that gap—creating a space for scholars, students, culture workers, and writers to come together and have meaningful conversations about beauty.
TBD | in the works
Ugh, I love everything about this!!