CHEERS!

Celebrating women entrepreneurs

Today I’m attending LA Times 2025 Inspirational Women Awards where I’m honored to be one of the many amazing nominees!

We’re also celebrating the amazing women of San Diego at our Women + Wellness Wednesdays: Holiday Party on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd together with Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture in Bankers’ Hill.

Join us for an evening of connection, champagne + candid conversations with four female wellness founders reflecting on the biggest wins, the “why” that got them there, and lessons learned for 2026 ahead.

Register here to save your spot!

- Marta Giri, editor-in-chief

WELLBEING

It’s Here! The 2025 San Diego Wellness Gift Guide

Shop local, support wellness, and share the San Diego love this holiday season with these mindful, locally made gifts designed to nourish body, mind, + soul.

BUBS Collagen Peptides | $22-44 | Founded in Encinitas, BUBS Naturals offers premium collagen peptides designed to support hair, skin, nails, and joint health. Plus, get 30% off sitewide this weekend!

Cacao Adventures Ceremonial Cacao Coins | $25-$45 | Ethically sourced from the Peruvian Amazon by an Encinitas-based husband-and-wife team, these coins craft a rich, ceremonial-grade cacao drink perfect for a healthy, mood-boosting winter ritual.

CLEARSTEM Bounceback Serum | $98 | This potent "no tox" serum is packed with Peptides and Plant Stem Cells to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while restoring a brighter, more youthful glow. Plus, get 15% off sitewide with code LOCALLYWELL.

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MOVEMENT

15 Rainy Day Wellness Activity Ideas
 

Don’t let the rainy forecast dampen your mind, body + spirit!

Here’s a handy list of fun weekend wellness activities you can do indoors across San Diego County.

✨ Good News ✨

A few local highlights that might bring a bit of good to your world:

• 🧠 Good Results: UCSD researchers have found an intensive meditation + healing retreat produced rapid changes in brain function + blood biology.

• 🌧️ Good Plan: Where to get free sand and sandbags in San Diego County.

• 🌊 Good Waves: Get to know the Wave Chasers: a senior women’s boogie boarding group in Encinitas.

• 🌌 Good Light: Stargazers in East County spotted a rare instance of aurora borealis aka “the Northern Lights” on Tuesday night.

• 🥖 Good Vibes: Learn how one City Heights woman is feeding the community, one sourdough loaf at a time.

• 🌮 Good Run: The end of an era: after 90+ years in business, Barrio Logan’s Las Cuatro Milpas has been sold.

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WELLNESS WEEKEND EVENTS

What’s On: November 14-16

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

SOUND ASLEEP | 6:00-7:30pm | Golden Dreams Mattress, Carlsbad | $29 | Experience soothing soundscapes paired with science-backed breathwork and a short teaching on sleep hygiene so you can leave with a practice you can actually use.

THE ART OF SELF SEDUCTION | 7:00-8:30pm | Reunify Yoga, OB | Sliding scale $15+ | Through breathwork, movement, discussion, and meditation to connect to your body and subconscious mind to cultivate a deeper understanding of what it means to find yourself sexy.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

CHAI RAVE | 10:00am-3:00pm | Indya, Clairemont | $15 | The popular music event in SF + LA lands in San Diego. Get ready for a daytime experience where culture meets bass — house + Indian fusion beats alongside fresh chai, coffee + brunch bites.

DANCE CHAKRA ACTIVATION | 6:00-7:30pm | Rise Spiritual Center, Vista | $28 | This fully embodied experience will guide you through each of the seven chakras, inviting you to release energetic blocks, restore vitality, and reconnect to your inner flow.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

PSYCHIC + HEALING ARTS FAIR | 10:00am-6:00pm | Handlery Hotel, Mission Valley | $10 / door, free entry with advance registration | Enjoy 2 days of transformational talks, high vibes, spiritual growth, mystical revelations + holistic health and rejuvenation.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

ACTV STUDIO IRL: VUORI FORUM CARLSBAD | 9:00-11:00am | Vuori, Carlsbad Forum | FREE | Enjoy a slow and grounded yoga flow centered around grounding and gratitude. Enjoy refreshments and 20% off your total Vuori purchase.

RISE UP FOR A CAUSE | 9:30-11:30am | Yoga Your Way, Tamarack State Beach, Carlsbad | FREE | Start your morning with beach yoga paired with Sound Healing to restore balance, strength, and inner calm. After class, enjoy raffle prizes, local food, and the positive energy of coming together to support two incredible nonprofits.

PRESS PAUSE | 12:00-8:00pm | Umbrellavation, Soap Factory, Logan Heights | $55 | Gather for a one-day celebration of wellness, healing and arts, including yoga, sound healing, breathwork, live music, onsite healers, workshops, and more.

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