Come Fly With Me
Keen Zine: January 2024 Issue
Every once in a while, I stumble across a place that feels like a portal—one foot in the past, the other stretching toward the future. The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport is exactly that. It’s not just a hotel; it’s an architectural love letter to the Jet Age, a bold statement of retro-futurism that leaves me a little breathless every time I step through its doors.
In this January 2024 issue of Keen, I wanted to capture that feeling of being suspended between eras—the golden days of air travel and the optimism of what’s to come. This issue is also filled with changemakers, intentional living lessons, and conversations that remind me why I love creating this zine in the first place.
Why the TWA Hotel Captures My Heart
From the moment you walk into the terminal-turned-hotel, you’re wrapped in the sweeping curves of Eero Saarinen’s architecture (pages 15-23). The chili-pepper red carpets, the futuristic lines, and the panoramic windows looking out onto the runway all tell the story of an era when air travel was pure glamor and possibility.
And then there’s Connie—the stunning Lockheed Constellation aircraft that’s been reborn as a cocktail lounge. I wrote about how Connie feels like an invitation to slow down, sip something classic, and let yourself be transported back to a time when travel was all about the journey. It’s mid-century modern bliss, down to every last rivet and curve.
Other Highlights from This Issue
Go With the Flow: Claire Coder
Claire, the CEO and founder of Aunt Flow, is someone I couldn’t wait to feature (pages 24-29). She’s redefining menstrual equity, pushing for free period products in schools and workplaces, and showing what fearless female leadership looks like. Her energy and boldness are contagious.
20 Lessons from Taylor Swift About Living with Intention
Mary Kate Gulick’s piece (pages 30-38) is an unexpected yet brilliant guide to living intentionally, inspired by Taylor Swift’s Midnights. These lessons hit differently—reminding me to own my voice, let go of people-pleasing, and keep evolving.
Unveiling the Hidden Benefits of Acupuncture
Carine Camara (pages 43-44) digs into why acupuncture isn’t just about pain relief. It’s about balance, focus, and nurturing your mind and body in ways you might not expect.
Breaking the Cycle
This piece (pages 47-51) explores why menstrual equity matters and how we can break down the barriers—financial, social, and educational—that too often surround something natural and universal.
Looking Back
This issue closes with a quick look back at Birmingham, Alabama (pages 56-57) and a sneak peek at what’s coming this spring—a bridal edition full of curated romance and design details I can’t wait to share.
