Paradisefold Blog

Across cultures fasting has been embraced for its profound impact on the body and mind. Whether practiced intermittently by tech-bros wanting to detoxify and focus, or spiritually to prompt reflection, fasting has been taken up by many wanting to make some change to their lives.  For many around the world, this month has deep cultural and religious significance. This March, Lent and Ramadan coincide, so over the next 40 days (for Lent) and month (for Ramadan) we know that some of the lovely ladies in our community may be fasting. 

Last year, during the Paris Olympics, we had the privilege of sitting down with Katie Simmonds, Chief Operating Officer of the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) and Managing Director of SIGA Women. As the driving force behind the largest global organisation for sport integrity, Katie is one of sports' few senior female leaders. Her work spans governance, accountability, and transparency across every sport, in every country (wow!). But beyond systems and policies, Katie is passionate about people - especially women's inclusion in sports leadership. That’s why she launched the SIGA Women mentorship scheme: a dynamic network built to empower, uplift, and guide women in sport. 

This February, many of you wonderful ladies in our community based in the US will be marking Black History Month - a time to honour the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of Black individuals who have shaped history and continue to influence our  world today.  But celebrating black history isn’t just about looking back; it’s about recognising the ongoing struggles against racism and inequality. True celebration means uplifting voices, advocating for change, and ensuring that black excellence isn’t just acknowledged for a month, but woven into the fabric of our collective future. 

With Galentine’s Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day coming up this month, after January’s long dark days, for us, February is all about the affection and appreciation we show to the ones we love, and the kindness we can demonstrate to those whom we barely know. That’s why, in this month’s blog we’re focussed on It’s about the connections we reinforce and the new ones we create. The friends who lift us up, the mentors who guide us, the sisters who hype us up, and the colleagues who have our backs. Support isn’t just about words - it’s about showing up, standing together, and celebrating each other.

In our first Make Your Mark episode for 2025 we chat with Imogen, actor, writer, and Paradisefold Insider. We met Imogen a few years ago when she bought one of our Folds, and fell in love with her from the get-go! (You might even recognise her from our ads!) Our chat covered careers, creativity, becoming a parent through adoption, finding motivation, and all-things related to living a purposeful, creative life. We discussed creativity, her career transitions from burlesque and acting, to writing novels and screenplays.