Amy Cummins
Amy Cummins is writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She is passionate about creating meaningful dialogue and empowering women through her work, which has been featured in Darling Magazine, Propel Women, POPSUGAR, HuffPost, and the Fullest, among other blogs and magazines.
Coping With Family Conflict
As one of nine children, I’m never short of a sister to call for advice or a brother to hang out with when I’m bored. There are several perks of...
Not-So-Random Acts of Kindness
When was the last time you experienced a random act of kindness? Last week, I received a call from an old friend out of the blue and it was such a...
Building Authentic Self-Esteem
Where do you find your identity? In your looks? In your grades? In the groups you’re a part of? All too often, we define ourselves by external factors such as...
Sketches of Life: An Interview With Noel Badges Pugh
With its ability to inspire and enrich our lives, art provides an unparalleled respite from the constant distractions and troubles that we face and allows us to reconnect with our...
Finding Time for Play
Remember what it was like to be a child, running around without a single care or concern? Though it wasn’t too long ago, it sometimes feels as if it were...
Resisting the Selfie Culture
The first time I posted a selfie on Instagram, I didn’t think twice about it. I looked good when I took it (or so I thought), and we all post...
The Power of Affirmation
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Most of us have heard this phrase countless times, but its message couldn’t be further from the...