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The Herald Scotland
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Megyn Kelly, Ballerina Farm show the reality of feminism
But I don't see valuing both children and a career as clashing with my conservative beliefs. Holding conservative political, economic and social values doesn't mean we have to squeeze into traditionalist molds in all areas of our lives. I thought about this recently when two conservative but very different women - Megyn Kelly and Hannah Neeleman - popped up in the news. At first glance, they seem polar opposites - one is a New York media star and the other is a farmer in Utah. Yet, they share vital similarities, and they're inspiring droves of conservative women. Megyn Kelly and Ballerina Farm's Hannah Neeleman have this in common Hannah Neeleman recently earned a spot as one of Time magazine's top 100 creators. The mother of eight boasts a social media following of 20 million across Instagram and TikTok. Neeleman spends her days raising kids, making meals from scratch and tending to farm animals. She's the poster child for the "trad wife" phenomenon, the internet term for women who embrace traditional roles. But Neeleman told Time she resists the label. "There are parts of it that resonate with me," she said. "Other parts, not so much." Opinion: Khloe Kardashian's beauty obsession sends my daughters the wrong message Label or not, Neeleman has chosen a very traditional life, even amid the contradiction of being a stay-at-home wife and mom while also benefiting from a revenue-generating social media presence. Neeleman's popularity suggests many women covet (or are at least fascinated by) her lifestyle. For her part, Kelly recently gave great advice to young women (and men) in an interview at the Turning Point USA conference. Kelly, who rose to national prominence at Fox News, is now an independent media star who hosts one of the most popular podcasts in the nation. "Be who you are. Don't pretend you're a lefty in order to win any professor's good humor. He's not worth it. Get your 'D' on your paper, because you refuse to argue that capitalism is bad and wear it like a badge of honor," Kelly told conference host Charlie Kirk. "Bring it with you into your job interview and that will make sure you align with an employer who's right for you. Don't say that you support Planned Parenthood the way they want you too, Don't call yourself a feminist, because your teacher will give you pats on the head. Stand up for what you really believe in, and that's how we spread the good word." Kelly's advice - and her uncompromising stand as a conversative woman in the media industry - is a searing rebuke of progressive bullies and liberal values. Opinion: Trump doesn't fear smart women. It's progressives who are really afraid. Conservative women are the true feminists Kelly and Neeleman show a range of what conservative women can be. As a conservative, you can be happy and fulfilled raising your family on a farm or fighting political battles on a podcast. Or, like me, work as a writer while living as a single mom in Texas. Opinion newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter on conservative values, family and religion from columnist Nicole Russell. Get it delivered to your inbox. There's true diversity and freedom beneath the conservative umbrella. Perhaps that's why significantly more conservative women than progressive women say they're happy. According to the 2024 American Family Survey, 37% of conservative women, ages 18 to 40, say they are "completely satisfied" with their lives. Only 12% of their liberal peers express the same level of satisfaction. Women like Kelly and Neelemen present inspirational alternatives to progressive forces that insist truly liberated women must support abortion on demand or biological males competing in women's sports. As conservative women, millions of us enjoy true freedom of choice. You can live on a farm and raise eight children. You can become a media star and live in New York. Or you can choose one of a thousand other options. That is true feminism. When will my liberal friends join us? Nicole Russell is an opinion columnist with USA TODAY. She lives in Texas with her four kids. Sign up for her newsletter, The Right Track, and get it delivered to your inbox.
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What if I told you conservative women, not liberals, embrace true feminism?
Megyn Kelly and Hannah Neelemen present inspirational alternatives to progressive forces that insist liberated women must support abortion on demand or biological males competing in women's sports. I can see why liberal women might think I am duplicitous. I hold traditional conservative values, but I also have benefited from the choices feminism represents by enjoying a rewarding career that provides meaning beyond raising my children. But I don't see valuing both children and a career as clashing with my conservative beliefs. Holding conservative political, economic and social values doesn't mean we have to squeeze into traditionalist molds in all areas of our lives. I thought about this recently when two conservative but very different women − Megyn Kelly and Hannah Neeleman − popped up in the news. At first glance, they seem polar opposites − one is a New York media star and the other is a farmer in Utah. Yet, they share vital similarities, and they're inspiring droves of conservative women. Megyn Kelly and Ballerina Farm's Hannah Neeleman have this in common Hannah Neeleman recently earned a spot as one of Time magazine's top 100 creators. The mother of eight boasts a social media following of 20 million across Instagram and TikTok. Neeleman spends her days raising kids, making meals from scratch and tending to farm animals. She's the poster child for the 'trad wife' phenomenon, the internet term for women who embrace traditional roles. But Neeleman told Time she resists the label. 'There are parts of it that resonate with me,' she said. 'Other parts, not so much.' Opinion: Khloé Kardashian's beauty obsession sends my daughters the wrong message Label or not, Neeleman has chosen a very traditional life, even amid the contradiction of being a stay-at-home wife and mom while also benefiting from a revenue-generating social media presence. Neeleman's popularity suggests many women covet (or are at least fascinated by) her lifestyle. For her part, Kelly recently gave great advice to young women (and men) in an interview at the Turning Point USA conference. Kelly, who rose to national prominence at Fox News, is now an independent media star who hosts one of the most podcasts in the nation. "Be who you are. Don't pretend you're a lefty in order to win any professor's good humor. He's not worth it. Get your 'D' on your paper, because you refuse to argue that capitalism is bad and wear it like a badge of honor," Kelly told conference host Charlie Kirk. "Bring it with you into your job interview and that will make sure you align with an employer who's right for you. Don't say that you support Planned Parenthood the way they want you too, Don't call yourself a feminist, because your teacher will give you pats on the head. Stand up for what you really believe in, and that's how we spread the good word." Kelly's advice − and her uncompromising stand as a conversative woman in the media industry − is a searing rebuke of progressive bullies and liberal values. Opinion: Trump doesn't fear smart women. It's progressives who are really afraid. Conservative women are the true feminists Kelly and Neeleman show a range of what conservative women can be. As a conservative, you can be happy and fulfilled raising your family on a farm or fighting political battles on a podcast. Or, like me, work as a writer while living as a single mom in Texas. There's true diversity and freedom beneath the conservative umbrella. Perhaps that's why significantly more conservative women than progressive women say they're happy. According to the 2024 American Family Survey, 37% of conservative women, ages 18 to 40, say they are "completely satisfied" with their lives. Only 12% of their liberal peers express the same level of satisfaction. Women like Kelly and Neelemen present inspirational alternatives to progressive forces that insist truly liberated women must support abortion on demand or biological males competing in women's sports. As conservative women, millions of us enjoy true freedom of choice. You can live on a farm and raise eight children. You can become a media star and live in New York. Or you can choose one of a thousand other options. That is true feminism. When will my liberal friends join us? Nicole Russell is an opinion columnist with USA TODAY. She lives in Texas with her four kids. Sign up for her newsletter, The Right Track, and get it delivered to your inbox.
Axios
21-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Breeze Airways to expand west with six new routes from Provo
Breeze Airways is expanding operations westward with six new routes out of the Provo Airport, the Cottonwood Heights-based budget airline announced this week. State of play: The new flights include nonstop and one-stop, no-plane-change service. Starting next March, passengers will be able to fly from Provo to: Arcata-Eureka, California Eugene, Oregon Burbank, California Las Vegas Pasco-Tri-Cities, Washington Redmond, Oregon The big picture: The new western routes mark a major milestone for both the company, which launched its first flights in 2021 , and the state's second-largest airport, which began a three-year expansion in April Between the lines: Breeze previously offered flights from Provo to Las Vegas. Flashback: In 2021, Neeleman said there was an untapped market for non-stop flights between small cities and that "bypassing major hubs will allow travelers to save both time and money," AP reported at the time. By the numbers: One-way fares start between $39-$49 through an introductory deal available until July 23.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Breeze Airways Celebrates Four Years of Flying with Network-Wide Promotion
– Save 44% on Breeze flights through Friday – 'Breeze is proving that affordable air travel can still be a nice experience, with free family seating, fast WiFi, an upgraded seat, and no change or cancel fees.'— David Neeleman, Breeze Airways' founder and CEO SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 / / -- Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier connecting underserved cities across the U.S., today celebrates its fourth anniversary of delivering convenient, affordable air service to millions of Guests across its growing nationwide network. Since completing its first flight on May 27, 2021, Breeze has become one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, now operating more than 300 direct routes to 72 cities in 32 states. Its 'Seriously Nice' business model combines affordability and flexibility with the premium products and services travelers desire on its brand new fleet of A220-300 aircraft. 'In four short years, Breeze has defied gravity by bringing our unique combination of elevated, yet affordable service to hundreds of underserved city pairs across the U.S.,' said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways founder and CEO. 'What's more, we have done so while also creating an award-winning experience and that has won over the hearts and minds of millions of travelers coast-to-coast by getting them there twice as fast for half the cost.' Saving Time Over the past two decades, underserved and secondary markets have continued to see reductions in air service as mainline carriers maintain the dominant share of the domestic air travel market. To combat this, Breeze established a flexible network to bring affordable air service back to these communities with convenient, direct flights to desirable destinations nationwide. As the only nonstop option on 87% of its more than 250 nonstop routes, Breeze makes air travel more convenient by reducing unnecessary travel time spent driving to larger airports, waiting in long security lines, and making multiple connections before reaching your destination. Additionally, the airline's seamless technology platform empowers Guests to quickly and easily book and manage their flight details and preferences. Through AI-powered tools and chat-based support, nearly 40% of conversations are resolved before reaching a Team Member, resulting in Guest satisfaction scores that continue to increase year over year. Recently, the airline expanded its support features to include an in-app chat option, making Breeze's app one of the most comprehensive applications in the industry. Saving Money With fares on average 44% lower than other carriers serving the same city pairs, Breeze is also redefining travelers' expectations for low-cost carriers. 'Breeze is proving that affordable air travel can still be a nice experience, with bundles and a-la-carte options that fit everyone's travel needs,' Neeleman said. 'Whether you want free family seating, fast WiFi, an upgraded seat, or no change or cancel fees, Breeze is making it nice to fly affordably.' In celebration of its fourth anniversary, Breeze introduced a network-wide promotion in which Guests can save 44% off the base fare of their next flight by using code 'BIRTHDAY' at booking. The promotion is on sale through May 30, 2025 (11:59pm ET) for travel between June 11, 2025 and January 6, 2026. 'We're grateful for our incredible Team Members, business and community partners, and Guests who have supported us the last four years,' Neeleman continued. 'Our ongoing growth is thanks to them, and we look forward to continuing that momentum in the coming months and years.' To learn more about Breeze or to book a flight, visit or download the Breeze Airways app. ### *44% base fare discount applies only to new reservations for round-trip flights with promo code BIRTHDAY. Supply is limited, and no advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased at or on the Breeze app from May 27, 2025, through May 30, 2025 (11:59 pm PT), for travel from June 11, 2025, through January 6, 2026. Promotion excludes travel from July 5, 2025, through July 7, 2025; on September 1, 2025; from October 10, 2025, through October 13, 2025; from November 20, 2025, through November 26, 2025; from November 28, 2025, through November 30, 2025; from December 19, 2025, through December 23, 2025; and from December 26, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Travel must be flown on qualifying travel dates for discount to be applied in full. The discount will apply only to flights on qualifying travel dates. All fare rules will apply. Certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable. Fare prices, fare classes, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change or exemption without notice. Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Any changes or modifications to qualifying promotional reservations will be subject to fare repricing. A difference in airfare at the current fare price may apply. Offer not valid on group bookings. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply. About Breeze Airways Breeze Airways operates more than 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 72 cities in 32 states. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze took flight in May 2021 bringing premium, affordable, and nonstop air service to secondary markets on its flagship fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Breeze has been named a top 5 'Best Domestic Airline' by Travel + Leisure for three consecutive years and was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2025. Breeze was the first U.S. domestic airline to be certified by Autism Double Checked and is the official airline of Make-a-Wish Utah. With seamless booking, friendly policies, and customized booking options, Breeze makes it easy to buy and Seriously Nice™ to fly. McKinnley Matson Breeze Airways +1 801-436-3984 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Business of Fashion
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
The Business of Ballerina Farm
MIDWAY, UTAH — Many who stumble upon Hannah Neeleman on TikTok find themselves asking one question after they've spent a bit of time admiring her photogenic farm life: How on earth does she find the time to bake so much homemade bread while raising eight kids? Neeleman chalks it up to meal planning and plenty of advanced prep. But when it comes to Ballerina Farm, the lifestyle brand she launched with husband David Daniel Neeleman, she's enlisted a staff of 60, including multiple chefs, to develop her brand's growing array of food, home, body and wellness products. 'It definitely doesn't happen without a team behind you,' said Neeleman while serving cups of homemade buttermilk at a preview of her brand's new store in May. The Ballerina Farm Store opens in mid-June in the 6,000-person town of Midway, about half an hour south of Utah's ritzy Park City ski area. With a Japanese-inspired charred wood exterior and reclaimed barnwood floors, it has the sort of upscale rustic charm that's equally at home in rural Utah, or a hip shopping street in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighbourhood. The store sells everything from the brand's Farmer Protein Powder with colostrum to soap made from sourdough crumbs and pig lard, as well as dairy products of the pasteurised variety. A sign on the wall promotes raw milk, which they sell at their farm stand. ADVERTISEMENT Many products are inspired by — and sometimes sourced from — her family farm. Others are imported. Customers can buy cardamom apricot amaretti and ginger rhubarb strawberry kombucha at an in-store cafe counter, or purchase 20th-century Belgian art. 'We've just had fun bringing in beautiful products that are the best in the world,' Neeleman said during the tour. 'Our French salt — I fell in love with salt when we went to France three years ago.' A former Juilliard ballet student who gave up her dance career to buy and run a family farm with her husband, Neeleman's idyllic content has attracted nearly 22 million followers across social platforms. On TikTok, the hashtag #ballerinafarm is up to 2.5 billion views. That hashtag will bring you to a mix of Neeleman's own videos, depicting milking sheep or rolling dough, but also an ecosystem of fans and critics who react to her every move, whether it's receiving an egg apron from her husband or competing in a beauty pageant two weeks after having a baby. With their massive and highly engaged online audience locked in, the Neelemans are moving fast to expand Ballerina Farm into a real-world lifestyle empire. There's the new store, and 20 employees hired in the last four months. Its bestselling Farmer Protein Powder will be stocked at New York's Happier Grocery, the Big Apple's answer to Erewhon, in June. The Neelemans want to create an agritourism site complete with hospitality and an event space. They say the business is profitable, while declining to share sales numbers. The Ballerina Farm Store in Midway, Utah. (Ballerina Farm) Ballerina Farm already has the hallmarks of some of the biggest and trendiest lifestyle brands on the market, with a farm-themed twist. Its product lineup and price points (that protein powder retails for $67 a bag) are similar to brands like Flamingo Estate, while Neeleman's cooking videos evoke an even more industrious Martha Stewart, who follows her on Instagram (viewers can try their luck at home with Ballerina Farm's $89 sourdough kit). TikTok especially has given Ballerina Farms instant access to a global fandom, most of whom have no intention of milking their own cows. Los Angeles is the top city for e-commerce orders, while 62.5 percent of Hannah's social media followers are outside the United States, according to Daniel Neeleman. ADVERTISEMENT Hustle Agriculture As avid followers know, the Neelemans married three months after their first date, in 2011. Two years later, the twosome were raising goats in Brazil, which sparked the idea for Ballerina Farm 1.0. 'We wanted the farm to make money; we wanted to be able to support ourselves,' said Hannah Neeleman. Daniel left his job as a director at Vigzul, a home security company started by his father, JetBlue founder David Neeleman, and by 2017, the couple was raising pigs in Utah. They turned to social media to promote their new artisanal meat business, gaining a niche following of customers and fellow farmers. 'When we were first starting [on] Instagram, we had a lot of homesteaders that followed us, because we were really in the thick of building things — our first milk cows and building chicken coops,' said Hannah Neeleman. But it wasn't until the pandemic that she became a mainstream success. 'I remember not more than a week going by when someone was like, 'You're exploding on TikTok,'' she said of the account that is now up to 9.8 million followers. Her Instagram following, which was at 443,000 in January 2022, grew to 8.3 million by January 2024. Media attention raised her profile even more. A viral July 2024 profile of her life in the UK's Sunday Times was followed by appearances in The New York Times, Glamour and other publications. (Neeleman hasn't welcomed all of the attention, calling the Sunday Times profile an 'attack' in a video posted shortly after it ran). Each piece sparked a firestorm of online discussion, as audiences obsessed over her life path and marriage, which ballooned into broader debates about whether her content implicitly supported 'tradwife' ideology, especially after she was featured in a 59-page spread in Evie, a publication aimed at conservative women. A representative said the feature 'was not intended as a political statement.' ADVERTISEMENT All that attention and world-building elevates Neeleman to a category of fame beyond social media influencers, and into the realm of mass-market celebrities, said James Nord, founder of influencer marketing agency Fohr. The logical next step would be a reality show. Daniel Neeleman says they've been offered 'dozens' of opportunities, but haven't signed onto one yet. 'Never say never,' he said. The Simple Life The day before the store preview, Hannah Neeleman led a tour of her family's newly built 150-cow dairy. She discussed the finer points of manure collection (she said a robotic 'manure roomba' gathers it), shared her views on the virtues of raw milk and described the best type of feed for optimising cream content. The Neelemans produce a portion of what they sell, and they refer to Ballerina Farm's brand ethos as 'close living' — sourcing locally and homeschooling their children to help on the farm. As demand has grown, so has their supply chain. The handmade soap is made by a neighbour; the protein powder sources whey from Ireland. 'We're limited; we're a small farm,' said Daniel Neeleman. 'We have to lean on other farms to help supply us.' Even as they expand into product categories like wellness that can be shipped internationally in large quantities, there remain 'products that we'll probably never be able to scale, and we love that,' said Hannah Neeleman. One of the main ones: their raw milk, which can't be sold outside their own store, per health regulations. The brand's website says customers need to sign a waiver to buy it, and a required disclaimer on the vintage-style bottles warns that it 'can be unsafe.' The success of the brand hinges on how many followers tuning into Ballerina Farm out of aspiration, drama — or the combination of both — will end up placing orders for products. The Neelemans, meanwhile, remain practical about their ambitions. 'We're not trying to go public. We're not trying to franchise. We're not trying to be in every gas station and every grocery store,' said Daniel Neeleman. 'That isn't really what makes us excited. We like to keep things small and special, and that's kind of where we're at right now.'
