Forgiveness is a conscious choice and one that does not come without a fair amount of work. Is it worth it? That all depends on you.

On the cusp of Mother's Day, The Fold's Arts & Culture Editor Nora Gomez-Strauss spoke with women about the creative aspect of mothering and also the layers of their own creative endeavors and the impact motherhood has made.

The Fold toured the new MOHAI exhibit - Seattle Style: Fashion/Function, which opens today, and explores the evolution of fashion in our hometown.

We chatted with the founder of Every Mother Counts, Christy Turlington Burns, about the impetus behind her advocacy and the maternal healthcare crisis the US is facing — and what she is doing to combat it.

Will the road be bumpy or will you encounter nothing but smooth sailing as we set out in the month of May? Find out what's in store for your zodiac as we ramp up to summer with our personalized, celestially enlightened tarot card readings of your sun, moon and rising signs.

We spoke with energy healer Tiffany Jane Challis on how to harness and promote intuitive healing. She gave us a lesson in alternative self-care and tips for walking the path to spiritual wellness.

Our survey results were illuminating and a bit perplexing - take a look and offer your insights on what we discovered!

The #ShoutYourAbortion movement is giving women the space to raise her voice. We spoke with SYA founder, Amelia Bonow, about the evolution of the organization, dispelling misinformation on abortion services and stories, and what we can all do to right now to hold those accountable who are working to strip rights to women's health.

It's our spring literary edit! For April we are featuring a few dynamic female authors who speak their truth, highlight the humor in the absurd and ultimately share stories we can learn, laugh and grow from.

We talked to American fashion mogul and popular designer, Rebecca Minkoff, about being a founder, the success of her brand and what's next in the world of women's fashion.

The words and ideas that made us pause, think and, most importantly, consider what is happening in the world.

Jessica Yellin has created a unique space in the media landscape, presenting a concise, calm and noiseless version of the news via her Instagram platform. We spoke with Jessica about her debut fiction novel, Savage News, making mid-life career pivots, and how we can all distill our news consumption to get the facts that matter.

Today, in our wellness edition, we discuss the benefits and sources of free-radical fighting antioxidants. See which of your favorite foods and spices contain this hard working compound, and learn how you can begin incorporating them into your diet every day.

Sometimes the most effective remedy to turbulent times is no more complicated than a delectable, rich sauce to accompany your favorite comfort food. In our newest food series, we explore the many ways in which we relate to food: the recipes we know by heart, the dishes that inspire us and the flavors that elicit rich memories.

The power to step into spring with guidance and strength is in your hands with another tarot card reading of the zodiac. Read what your rising, ascending and sun signs pulled for the month of April and be enlightened throughout the first weeks of Spring.

Meet brave women, like the incomparable Selma Blair, who's influence on style has made and moved culture. “There’s no tragedy for me. I’m happy, and if I can help anyone be more comfortable in their skin, it’s more than I’ve ever done before.”

As we continue to grow and fine tune our content offerings, we would love to hear from you, our readers — what would you like to see more and less of? How can we continue to shape our message to tell the stories that matter to you? Tell us!

Today we revisit a few inspiring women and their words that will hopefully ignite you again or, perhaps, for the first time.

For our next Women In History installment we discuss the groundbreaking accomplishments of five impactful women in the arts.

Child bearing can be a beautiful choice, but also one that many women wrestle with. We recently sought the perspective of a 40-year-old friend who has chosen to not have children, today she shares her experience and offer insights to anyone curious about her decision.

From jumpsuits to jackets, check out the comfortable and stylish pieces we are integrating into our wardrobe rotation for spring.

We're taking another look at some important women from history and present day to continue our celebration of Women's History Month. From Shirley Chisholm to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the contributions of these women are many and have helped pave the way for our future.

Join The Fold's Founder and Executive Editor, Amanda Carter Gomes, for a discussion on music and motherhood with three PNW artists  in Seattle!

Pulling from her own personal experiences with insomnia, our resident wellness guru Lisa Levine discusses the struggles of this affliction and the proven techniques other sufferers can use to ease the mind and bring on the restorative rest we all need to function.