Cafe Direct is the United Kingdom’s largest 100% Fairtrade hot drinks company. By following their mission of changing lives and building communities through inspirational, sustainable business, they focus their social and economic impact in the...

We are so pleased to announce that Podomatic, our podcast host, has named Modern Hippie Mag one of their Movers and Shakers! This means our show was among 50 podcasts in the top 500 that climbed the most number spots overall on Jul 23, 2010. We are now...

Love rock ‘n roll?  Yeah, me too.  But did you know there are a number of women bellowing out rock and soul as good, if not better than some of the greats that have been in the limelight for ages?  With influences from legends like Jimi Hendrix,...

Regardless of your religious or cultural background, the image of the Buddha inspires visions of peace, tranquility, and well-being. Through the practice of meditation and the idea of being at one with the world, this mindset transcends religion and...

Summer Rayne Oakes Summer Rayne Oakes is certainly no stranger to the world of eco-fashion. As a world renowned model,  fashionista, and environmental activist, she is once again making waves with her newest venture – Source4Style.com.  Presently...

UrthBags are hand-crafted from recycled materials by Fair Trade Women’s Organizations & Artisans – Purses Made with a Purpose! "Bridgette" Magazine Bag By owning an UrthBag, you are not only helping to protect our planet,...

I first became aware of Jeff Klein through LinkedIn when he was offering a free eBook to augment his latest book Working for Good: Making a Difference While Making a Living. I was immediately inspired by his theories on social entrepreneurism and was...

I recently had the privilege of spending some time speaking with Dolly Freed, author of Possum Living: How To Live Well Without a Job and (Almost) No Money. Dolly wrote the book, which has since become a cult classic, at the age of eighteen in the late...

Originally published in 1998, Soul of a Citizen: Living With Conviction in Challenging Times by Paul Loeb has recently been re-released in a new, revised edition to speak to the new challenges facing our times. With over 100,000 copies already in print,...

I have been a fan of Earth Essential’s Earth Science products for some time now after being introduced to them in an article published in body+soul Magazine last year.  At the time I was desperately searching for an effective yet gentle eye makeup...

Janine Yorio Janine Yorio of NewSeed™ Advisors has a long history in economic development and within the last few years has moved from Wall Street to green street. Seeing a growing trend in sustainable agriculture, Janine started NewSeed™ Advisors...

As our population grows, our urban centers are starting to heat up. With all of that extra vehicular transportation, most of us have realized that our climate is heating up as well. However, as our culture starts moving back toward the Main Street mentality...

First published in 1997, The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz has sold over four million copies after being featured on Oprah’s book list and giving the world a glimpse of ancient Toltec wisdom. Brought up in the tradition by a mother with the...

When he co-founded Grind for the Green with Zakiya Harris, Ambessa Cantave wanted to move “youth of color from the margins to the epicenter of the environmental movement.” Building upon the socially relevant message of his musical group Fiyawata,...

Ah, there is much to be said for the allure and brilliance of a diamond – its sparkle, uniqueness, and promise of love everlasting is timeless.  However, the price we pay for them far exceeds the cost to our pockets in the mass destruction of...

mar y sol - leilani punch clutch Natural Luxe is a Green America and GenGreen certified eco-boutique specializing in items that are natural, organic, recycled, sustainable or fair trade.  They carry a large selection of eco-friendly jewelry, organic...