The BEat by Kara Alloway September Edition
How a black dress, a furry heel, and a silver bag help me grasp that what feels out of place may be the very thing that completes the look.
The BEat by Kara Alloway August Edition
Let’s talk bio hacks. It’s one of those buzzy words that sounds like something Silicon Valley bros and wellness influencers throw around in an infrared sauna. But at its core, biohacking is simply paying attention to your body and making small, intentional tweaks—food, light, sleep, supplements, mindset—that help it perform better.
I’ve been experimenting with a few beauty bio hacks myself lately, and over the coming months, I’ll be sharing some of my favorites right here in BE Magazine. But let’s begin with the most surprising one of all…salt. Yes, salt. The original mineral miracle.
the caviar revival: From Haute Luxe to Weekend Indulgence
Over the past few months, Bethenny Frankel—entrepreneur, reality TV star, and unfiltered TikTok royalty —has been making waves for “democratizing” caviar, turning what was once the most bougie of foods into a snackable treat for divas everywhere.
Sure, Bethenny may have merch declaring her reign over the luxury aisle, but up here, north of the border? I humbly claim the crown as the self-proclaimed Queen of All Things Flavour.
The BEat by Kara Alloway - July Edition
Paris in June is every bit as cinematic as you’d expect. The language lilts. The cafés spill onto sunlit sidewalks. And if you’re blessed (as I was) to be walking it all with someone you love, the magic only multiplies. But this particular trip wasn’t about amour. It was about sunscreen. And grace. But mostly, it was about reapplication.
And that’s when it hit me: it’s the same with faith. Let me explain.
The BEat by Kara Alloway
This summer, may your packing be light, your makeup be multi-use, and your prayers be direct, trusting, and filled with purpose. Because when it comes to beauty or belief—efficiency can be a spiritual gift.
Our Battle with the Big Bad Burnout
In our battle with the big bad burnout, we can find our rest in knowing who God is.
Root Revival: A Testimony in Tangles
Hair loss is humbling. Like, “let me just Google ‘female pattern baldness in women who’ve tried everything’” humbling. I blamed stress, hormones, tight ponytails, my mother, my husband, my boys, my past life as a Real Housewife… until I looked in the mirror and realized it was time for a team approach. Not just a miracle product—more like a miracle routine.
One-and-Done: My Love Story
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine wrote a Facebook post that touched me deeply. She shared her journey as a “one-and-done” mama—the conscious choice to have just one child. Her words resonated with me profoundly, not only because I made the same decision, but because her reasons echoed the emotional landscape I’ve walked for over two decades.
Holiday 2024 Gift Guide
Wishing you & yours a very
Purpose-Powered Christmas!
This holiday season let’s encourage one another to buy and gift differently. Let’s vote for the world we want to see with our dollars, by aligning with businesses and brands who are doing good.
Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide features 12 extraordinary brands & entrepreneurs
Canadian Women-Owned Food Brands
Our earliest food memories are often of our moms’ and grandmothers’. And though the task of cooking is often related to “woman’s work” in the home, the Canadian culinary game is lead by men – except when it comes to the pastry world where women typically shine.