March's – The Resilience Issue with Cymbiotika
Creative Direction: Amy Sessions
Photographer: Laura Bravo Mertz
Production: Lauren Palmer and Maka Uddin
Stylist: Ozzy Shah
Assistant Stylist: Anabelle Hernández
Makeup: Fariia Sipahi
Hair: Hannah Kvasova
Welcome to The Resilience Issue.
For our cover, we are proud to have partnered with a powerhouse of a woman who I would count as not only someone I admire, as her story is exceptional, but also a friend. Co-founder and COO of Cymbiotika, Durana Elmi is a powerhouse of strength, resilience and determination, yet she retains a femininity we have long admired. Durana Elmi's journey is a testament to the art of resilience – grace under pressure, strength in adversity, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. On our cover shoot, we took the time to understand what it's taken to build a global wellness brand and continue to strive for excellence whilst having empathy on a daily basis in The Art of Resilience. It is for this reason we wanted to share with you two special covers this month, to represent that resilience can show up in severalnforms; inner strength and how you show that, is up to you.
'Look Within'
In this issue, we focus on stories from women who have overcome adversity, challenges or taken on big dreams and made them happen, no matter what it took. It is an incredibly inspiring issue and we look forward to you discovering stories that give you strength, bolster your belief in yourself and allow you to believe that anything is possible.
During this very special Holy month, allow yourself the time for introspection and in turn renewal. When we look within – we always find the answers.
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