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our 3 favorite tracks off florence + the machine’s new album

you may remember florence + the machine as the makers of the monster hit “dog days are over” about ten years ago. or perhaps you know them for “shake it out,” the fun, upbeat single off their second album, ceremonials. but there is so much more to florence + the machine, starting with their insanely talented frontwoman, florence welch. welch, who has cited grace slick (of jefferson airplane) and alanis morissette as influences, formed the band in 2007 with teenage isabelle summers. since then, florence + the machine has released four studio albums, the most recent coming out this past friday!

pop cultureMikyl CordovaJuly 1, 2018articleComment

learn all about love with life coach lauren zander

If we had three words to describe Lauren Zander it would be insightful, compelling, and brutally honest in the best way (okay, that’s more than three words, but that’s besides the point). Lauren is a life coach and most recently, the giver of valuable advice and laugh-out-loud moments at one of our recent gatherings. In fact, we loved her so much (and we heard you did too!), that she is officially launching a monthly column with us here at the void. On the first Thursday of each month, you can head right here to the-void.com for her no-holds-barred, candid conversation on everything from dating the right way to keeping things fun and spicy in those long-term relationships. Here is a sneak peek at Lauren's upcoming guest column!

sex & relationshipsMikyl CordovaJune 28, 2018Comment

meet kristen tomlan: new york city’s cookie dō queen

At just 29-years-old, Kristen Tomlan has created a food craze that has sugar coated her wildest dreams, and we’re almost positive you’ve heard of it: DŌ, the raw (but safe-to-eat!) cookie dough brand based in the land of trendy foods, New York City. Although online orders are now shipped by the truckload and lines regularly wrap around the block of her brick-and-mortar store, the cookie didn’t always crumble just right for Tomlan.

businessMikyl CordovaJune 21, 2018articleComment

Christina Aguilera is officially liberated: our favorite songs off her comeback album

We don’t know about you, but we’ve been rubbing the genie’s bottle for years hoping for an entirely new album of Christina Aguilera’s killer vocals. Now, it’s officially official: Our wishes have been granted.

pop cultureMikyl CordovaJune 16, 2018articleComment

This rising pop star explains her journey through the school of hard knocks, sobriety and songwriting

MB Padfield’s story is unorthodox, but it’s hers. She began her full-time career in music as a young 16 year old in Massachusetts and has been following her passion ever since. She is raw and candid and lives life on her own terms, and she wants her fans to share in her story and experiences too. She is all about forming a “connection” between her music and people and we’re here to help facilitate.

pop cultureMikyl CordovaJune 14, 2018article Comment

4 Self-Care Tips from Successful Beauty & Lifestyle Blogger Mattie James

Thanks to social media, beauty bloggers, fashion experts and self-proclaimed influencers have flourished over the past few years. But what sets Mattie James apart? She does things her own way.

lifestyleMikyl CordovaJune 7, 2018articleComment

do the hustle: how keltie knight rose to the top and got a gang of ladies on her side

keltie knight wears so many different hats, she should add fashionista to her resume. in case you're wondering, the rest of the list includes co-founder of the ladygang podcast, correspondent on entertainment tonight, former rockette and knicks city dancer... oh, and she was recently announced a new series on E! based on the popular podcast. read more about this bad ass babe and how she manifested her own career through a rather unorthodox path, no filters necessary.

pop cultureMikyl CordovaMay 31, 2018article Comments

breaking news: this 20 year associated press veteran offers her take on work-life balance, adoption, and the power of entertainment

how prioritizing life, adopting her son, creating a family and her version of “work-life balance” is what Nekesa Moody, global entertainment editor of the Associated Press, covets most these days.

pop cultureMikyl CordovaMay 24, 2018articleComment

5 things we learned about love & relationships from lauren zander and liddy huntsman

On Tuesday May 22, we chatted with badass life coach and co-founder of The Handel Group (link to website) Lauren Zander, and comedian-slash-creative executive at Bumble, Liddy Huntsman about all things love, sex and relationships. Here are five key takeaways from our #voidgathering.

sex & relationshipsMikyl CordovaMay 23, 2018article Comment

Beach bodies and big dreams: meet the fitness influencer behind 21 day fix and 80 day obsession

To say that Autumn Calabrese is #fitnessgoals is an understatement. Aside from her fitness inspo and real results-driven Instagram page, this celebrity trainer, cookbook author and working mom is widely known for her breakthrough fitness program 21 day fix and her newly-launched 80 day obsession.

health & fitnessMikyl CordovaMay 17, 2018articleComment

how one former e! producer quit the fashion world to explore the globe

Highly followed travel & food blogger and founder of the multimedia creative agency HUNGRYApe, Nicole Isaacs, had a comfortable and stable life that she walked away from in order to pursue her passions. As a field producer for one of the largest entertainment news networks, E!, Nicole had what felt like the “perfect” life being in television -- interacting with celebrities, attending red carpets, you name it! But her love of travel, food and ability to connect with people through their stories were more important to her than staying in a cycle that she knew. She quit her job, ended a long term relationships and bought a one way ticket to Europe. The rest is history.

lifestyleMikyl CordovaMay 10, 2018articleComment

janelle monáe just released dirty computer and these are our thoughts

If you’re anything like us, you spent your entire weekend dancing around your room with Dirty Computer on full blast. With her first album in five years, Janelle Monáe solidifies herself as an icon for women, the LGBTQ community, and music lovers everywhere

pop cultureMikyl CordovaMay 3, 2018articleComment