What's driving an appetite for psychedelics? How does a desire for relatability manifest in mental healthcare? What's helping men open up about body image issues? How are spaces being redesigned for self-reflection? And in a post-Roe world, how are women smashing sexual health taboos?

As new communities flourish around shared experiences of previous taboo topics, culture is moving fast to destigmatize narratives around menopause. As women look to brands to offer more supportive and playful solutions, what can businesses do to avoid ‘menowashing’ narratives?

Spanning everything from healthcare to tourism to workplace programs, wellness is a trillion-dollar industry. But who is it really for? Canvas8 spoke to dietician and author Dalia Kinsey about the impact that wellness ideals have on marginalized people and how brands can decolonize the sector.

JuneShine is set to open New York’s first hard kombucha taproom in the winter of 2022, offering drinkers ten distinct flavors brewed by the brand. People are looking to diversify their drinking palates, opting for functional drinks like Kombucha or lighter hard-seltzer offerings over beer.