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Brunch at Frenchies!

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What started as a vision to create welcoming spaces, meaningful connections, and unforgettable experiences around the mahjong table has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined. Seeing our story in the pages of Mahj the Mag is a milestone we’ll never forget.

This feature isn’t just about us—it’s about every member of the Black Girls Mahjong, Too! community who has pulled up a chair, learned a new game, traveled with us, celebrated with us, and helped build a movement rooted in joy, culture, friendship, and belonging.

A very special thank you to @kathybwise, Founder of Mahj the Mag, for believing in our vision and giving our story a place in these beautiful pages.

Thank you to @poodlehatfield, whose words captured the heart of our mission with such care, and to Zach Wolfe whose stunning photography brought our community to life in every frame.

To everyone who has supported Black Girls Mahjong, Too.—whether you’ve attended an event, cheered us on from afar, or shared our story—this moment belongs to you, too.

✨ Want to read the full story?
Grab your own copy of this issue of Mahj the Mag and see why everyone is talking about Black Girls Mahjong, Too.! Even better, use our exclusive 10% OFF discount code available in our Linktree and bring a copy home for your coffee table (and maybe one for your favorite mahjong partner, too 😉).

We’re just getting started…

See you at the table.

🀄 Do the Mahj Thing™.

#BlackGirlsMahjongToo #BGMJ2 #MahjTheMag #MahjongLife #MahjongCommunity

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People who know me well know how much I love traveling. For me, every journey is an opportunity to discover the world's wonders, connect with people, and learn from different cultures.

Growing up, I was fascinated by National Geographic documentaries. They brought the beauty, history, and diversity of our world into my home and inspired me to be more curious.

Last month, I had the privilege of living the National Geographic Signature with G Adventures, an experience I'll never forget—one that perfectly combined my love for travel, my passion for storytelling, and my commitment to preserving and celebrating cultural heritage.

As a National Geographic Expedition Expert, I had the opportunity to share authentic stories about Morocco with an incredible group of travelers.

I firmly believe that while thoughtful itineraries create the foundation for meaningful travel, it is the people who participate that truly make an experience unforgettable. This expedition was a perfect example of that.

A special thank you to my fellow Expedition Expert @climbingtoubkal for being such a caring, supportive, and funny colleague throughout the journey.

My sincere gratitude also goes to @gadventures and @natgeoexpeditions for your trust and for your commitment to designing experiences that celebrate local communities, preserve cultural heritage, and protect our planet while allowing travelers to discover its extraordinary wonders.

And finally, thank you to our wonderfultravelerss. Your curiosity, kindness, thoughtful questions, and openness to learning made this experience incredibly rewarding. Sharing Morocco with you was truly a privilege. @mr.stevenbranco
@vivianvassos
@poodlehatfield @claireboobbyer @passportandpixels @verymarygray
@joannabooth

I invite you to check the following website for more information about the National Geographic Signature with G Adventures:https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/national-geographic-expeditions/signature/
#NatGeoSignature
#gadventures

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The night before our two families became one🤍

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"The hardest reservation in travel right now isn't a luxury hotel suite or a Michelin-starred restaurant — it's a seat at a Mah Jongg table." We couldn't agree more! Thank you @dallasnews and @poodlehatfield for this feature!

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Happy How to Style a Hat release day! For the past two years, this project has been a huge part of my life from early morning writing and late night edits to countless styling meetings and photo shoots. Looking back at the process (and messy creative sessions!) and seeing our hard work now on paper is a dream come true. I’m so grateful for everyone that helped bring this beautiful book to life - especially my creative soul sisters Allison, Nichole and Carolyn. I hope y’all love it. How to Style a Hat is now available anywhere books are sold. Thank you for the love and support! #howtostyleahat #fleastyle

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Some years move you forward loudly. Others change you quietly.

2025 was the latter for me.
It reshaped how I relate to my work, my body, my people, and my pace. It asked me to soften where I was forcing, to rest where I was proving, and to trust the kind of growth that doesn’t announce itself.

I learned that alignment feels calmer than ambition, that presence can be more productive than urgency, and that the right places — and practices — find you exactly when you’re ready.

If this year felt slow, confusing, or hard to explain for you too, maybe it wasn’t wasted at all.

[QuietGrowth SoftLifeEra SeasonOfBecoming
MindfulLiving Yoga
LifeLately Reflect Family Friends Travel Japan Nepal
Year2025 ]
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How lucky was I to soak 🫧 hike 🥾plunge ❄️ eat 🥩 drink 🍺 and soar 🎈with a warm and talented bunch of journalists and hospitality & wellness pros at @pagosahotsprings? (Very! 🤗)

The resort, in a remote and rustic corner of Colorado, is home to 50+ pools and plunges, all naturally fed by the world’s deepest hot spring and the neighboring San Juan river. 🧖🏼‍♀️🏞️

Reminscing now, a world away in Brooklyn 👀

#pagosa #pagosasprings #pagosahotsprings

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Happy Saturday! What a week! 2 1/2 days in one of the most beautiful places in the USA - Pagosa Springs, Co.! Knarik and I hosted a great group of journalists for a complete immersion with our fab client - The Springs Resort! We climbed, we soaked, we ate and did so much more! Earlier in the week - we spent time with more fabulous clients - Meyhouse and Macarena! And last Thursday - Sushi Roku in Palo Alto hosted a fundraising evening to celebrate their first anniversary! The night was a benefit for the Ronald MacDonald House with our friends at Silicon Valley Magazine! Now, I’m in San Diego- headed to Julian, to celebrate Chris & Makenna’s big wedding day tomorrow! Enjoy the awesome weather and get out there and eat! @afandco @pagosahotsprings @chimneyrocknc @wildfinchpagosa @sushirokupaloalto @macarena.group @meyhouserestaurant

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The rain let up for a minute… ❤️

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There’s more to Nepal than mountains. 🏔️
There are people — resilient, radiant, rooted.
There are stories — held in hands that rebuilt homes, in songs passed down by grandmothers, in temples that survived the tremors.

Through our experience with @communityhomestaynetwork , we didn’t just stay in Nepal.
We were welcomed into it.
Every home opened, every meal shared, every conversation had — was a quiet resistance to mass tourism.
A conscious choice to keep culture alive, to let communities thrive.

Because travel isn’t just about the places we visit — it’s about the lives we touch, and the ones that touch us back.

If you’ve only seen Nepal through the lens of Everest… come again.
There are valleys filled with wisdom.
Villages full of heart.
And stories waiting to be lived — one at a time.

And as a travel advisor, I am ready to help you plan your Next holiday in Nepal.

Experiences: @communityhomestaynetwork
Photos Courtesy: @__saurav11

Rootsvida Experiences Nepal Beyond Mountains Community Travel Slow Travel Support Local Communities Conscious Tourism Travel Advisor

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honestly this was the loveliest most unexpected treat of an experience….a text then a phone call, kismet with a poodle loving writer and then a visit from a way cool photographer and voilá…an article that made me cry ♥️ this spread in the sunday paper was the greatest birthday gift a girl could get 💋 heartfelt thanks to you @poodlehatfield for the genius way you weave the story of my crazy wonderful life and @kathytranx for the absolute easiest shoot ever and of course @dallasnews….for ya know….being the newspaper 🤣 oh and a special shout out to my pal @ashleylongshoreart YES forever 🦋

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