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Got a Girl Crush: Issue 06

Kickstarter pre-sale is now LIVE!

We’ve come a long way since our very first issue and are trying to raise some funds since we were able to pay every single contributor this issue for the first time, AND do our largest run to-date (2,000 copies)! So we’re asking our readers to invest in the future of the magazine before we consider partnering or being sponsored by large entities that we believe in, in order to maintain our voice. 

Pre-order now!

We’re teaming up with New Women Space (a brand new place where women can collectively gather and shape the future together in Brooklyn) for our first New Women Print & Zine Feston Saturday, November 12th from 12-6pm.

Come meet the creators and browse an exciting, emerging line-up of women/trans/gender non-conforming-led zines featuring:

+Got a Girl Crush - a blog and annual print magazine about women, by women, for everyone
+The Bettys - Female-identified LGBT art collective from NYC tri-state area
+Boys I’ve Kissed & Hated - a collection of poems about the adventures of a young woman fumbling through intimate experiences from her teens through her early twenties and explores the awkwardness and dissatisfaction with most of the young woman’s encounters through a comedic lens
+La Motocyclette - a bi-annual independent magazine featuring stories and images from motorcyclists from all around the world
+Math Magazine- an independent porn quarterly for open-minded adults
+Metaphorical Fruit - quarterly zine that seeks to disrupt western art’s infatuation with the male gaze by publishing art by women about women
+NO SHAME Distro - POC collective based in Philly & NJ who are interested in promoting zine writers and artists of color
+Selfish - a team of women who want to share other women’s stories in an incredible way
+Suffragette City - an annual DIY zine and community based in Brooklyn committed to promoting the creative and intellectual ideas of strong and outspoken women
+Tom Tom Magazine- the only magazine in the world dedicated to female drummers

And works by Hayley BlatteofTroll Hole NYC,Lili Emtiaz,Pegacorn Press,Pretty Dirty Press,The Kitchen Witch and more!

WORKSHOPS // all $10 suggested donation (pay what you can)
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1:00-2:00pm Social Media for Boss Babes withJess Schreibstein
2:30-3:30pm Self defense with Sanja
4:00-6:00pm The Tarot as a Gateway to IntuitionwithAnna Toonk
*NEW* 5:15-6:15pm Post-election Group Grief CounselingwithChristina Tesoro

This event is FREE and OPEN to the public. A donation based beverage bar will be present for all ye thirsty readers and passerbys. See you there!

ISSUE 05 LAUNCH PARTY!

After another year of love and dedication, we are so pleased to announce the release of the fifth issue of Got a Girl Crush Magazine! Come celebrate with us with copies of the mag for sale, drink specials, and tunes on Saturday, September 10th from 8pm-12am at Flowers for all Occasions in Brooklyn!

Featuring: Chicana punk icon Alice Bag • planetary scientist Carolyn Porco • joke punk band Childbirth • the women behind Feminist Library on Wheels • human rights activist Grace Lee Boggs • National public policy chair at Black Youth Project 100, Janae Bonsu • menstrual activist & drummer Kiran Gandhi • artists duo LAZYMOM • single mother and future lawyer Marcella Jayne • musician, writer and MTV News anchor Meredith Graves
Cover Illustration by Molly Bounds // Edited by Meg Wachter & Amanda Stosz
Printed by The Prolific Group // With contributors: Ariel Roman, Beth Hoeckel, Brit Julious, Emily Simpson, Karolin Schnoor, Kat Thek, Katie Edmonds, Kelly Thorn, Lauren Denitzio, Malaika Dower, Michelle Chen, Natalie Snoyman, Ness Lee, Sam Paul, Taylor Emrey, & Whitney Blank // Limited run of 1000. 6.5” x 9”, 88 pages, 100% recycled matte paper, full color, perfect bound.

Can’t make it to Brooklyn? Pre-order your copy today!

ISSUE 05 NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

>>> shop.gotagirlcrush.com

Featuring: Chicana punk icon Alice Bag • planetary scientist Carolyn Porco • the band Childbirth•Feminist Library On Wheels • human rights activist Grace Lee Boggs • National public policy chair at Black Youth Project 100, Janae Bonsu • menstrual activist & drummer Kiran Gandhi • artists Lazy Mom NYC • single mother and future lawyer Marcella Jayne • musician, writer and MTV News anchor Meredith Graves

Cover Illustration by Molly Bounds
Edited by Meg Wachter & Amanda Stosz
Printed by The Prolific Group

With contributors: Ariel Roman, Beth Hoeckel, Brit Julious, Emily Simpson, Karolin Schnoor, Kat Thek, Katie Edmonds, Kelly Thorn, Lauren Denitzio, Malaika Dower, Michelle Chen, Natalie Snoyman, Ness Lee, Sam Paul, Taylor Emrey, Whitney Blank

Limited run of 1000. 6.5” x 9”, 88 pages, 100% recycled matte paper, full color, perfect bound.

(OUT MID-SEPTEMBER 2016)

CRUSHASCOPE AUGUST 2016

Every month our resident bruja, Sonia, picks a tarot deck out of her collection and picks 12 cards from that correlate to each sign of the zodiac. This is #crushascope for August 2016.

Please note that Mercury will be going into Retrograde at the very end of August into the sign of Virgo. This means we will be in the shadow 2 weeks before, although I feel the shadow is a bit stronger this time. A lot of you may feel more foggy brained than usual and may see the return of old friends or possibly even an ex or 2. This is totally normal during this time because you may just need to complete or close the book on something that has been lingering. My advice to you all is just get into a meditation practice if you can. Just 5 minutes of getting grounded will help leaps and bounds. Kick it up a notch and feel free to get some reiki done too to really get that personal tune up.

I just want to thank you all again from the bottom of my heart for letting me do what I love most. These scopes are so special to me and I really hope you are all benefitting from them. So grateful to Got a Girl Crush for letting me do these. XOXOXO, -Sonia

LEO -  SIX OF CUPS

Happy Birthday Leo! This is a great month for you. Things are falling into place and in your favor. You will be more involved with your loved ones more than usual. You will want to recreate your home and work space to match your new positive outlook. This peace of mind will serve you too as you will be the voice of reason just before Mercury Retrograde hits at the very end of the month.

VIRGO - SON OF WANDS

Having a sense of humor is going to save you this month. Pre-retrograde is gonna hit you hard because A, the retrograde is in your sign and B, Mercury is your planet. All’s not lost. You may feel like you are losing your mind but just be super mindful, relaxed, and know that little missteps are just temporary. It will be good to have a nice piece of obsidian at your side to help you keep grounded, calm, and collected. Use this month as well as the first 3 weeks to start a meditation practice. It will keep you on the right path Virgo.

LIBRA - SEVEN OF WANDS

Try not to over analyze too much this month Libra. The shadow of Mercury retrograde is going to make you second guess and make you a little paranoid. I think you need get out of your head a little bit and keeps things nice and light. Detach from expectation and take a vacation from what is bothering you. You will re-visit the issue when the moment is right for you. It highly suggest keeping plants, having flowers nearby to help you ease your mind and heart. Pink is a good color for you to focus on too when in meditation. It is all about love and compassion.

SCORPIO - NINE OF SWORDS

You are going to fight for your rights and stand up to your fears this month. Close the book and tie the loose end on those relationships that are exhausting and not serving you. You need to get your power back this month! You demand respect because you deserve respect. Don’t be afraid to speak up if something is upsetting you. It is possible that your dreams will also be your guides so pay attention to them and keep a journal of what you are seeing and hearing while are asleep. Your guides are extra chatty this month because they want to help you out. Take note!

SAGITTARIUS - SHAMAN OF SWORDS

I get really excited when I can incorprate a song for a sign. It’s your turn Sagittarius! Express yourself! You have needs and you also need to make some demands in a diplomatic way. What do you want most in life? How do you want to get there? These are questions you have and they can no longer be ignored. You need to think about it and share this idea with people who will support you on your journey.

CAPRICORN - SIX OF SWORDS

August will bring you clarity to a situation you have had on your mind. You are looking for answers and more importantly, a resolution. Things will definitely clear up around the 3rd week of the month for you and you will know what to do. In the meantime, just make sure you are taking enough time to take care of yourself. This is really important and as stress may affect you physically if you are not careful.  

AQUARIUS - SHAMAN OF WANDS

You are going to be called upon to be a middleman in certain situations. You have a lot of sage advice to offer this month so lend yourself out! Diplomacy is your middle name this month. Perhaps 2 people have had a falling out and you are the one person to help bring the peace. You are also going to be asked a lot of advice in terms of how-to and what is right. People will be looking to you this month to set and example and to take charge. It is a role that you may want to stay out of but it is actually where you should be at this moment in time Aquarius. Don’t be shy and feel free to help those out where you can.

PISCES - XIII DEATH

A cycle is coming to a close for you Pisces. The Death card is about change and August is going to be just about that. You have outgrown certain habits or perhaps your job no longer gives you the satisfaction it once did. You will be shedding your skin and starting fresh. This is just in time as Mercury retrograde starts at the end of August. It will have a great effect on your sign as it will mark the end of something but also begin something new and wonderful for you.  

ARIES - PRIESTESS OF CUPS

Get creative during August Aries. Whether you paint, create music, or just like to take pictures this is a good month to create a vision board or to begin making art of any kind. This is the kind of inspiration you will need to make your goals and achieve your happiness. If you feel like you are not artistic, don’t back away! This is a time to learn and get in touch with that side of yourself. Your karmic path this month really wants you to create so pick up a pen, a brush, a camera, anything really. The result will help you attain that which you have been waiting for.  

TAURUS - VI THE LOVERS

You have to get beyond what is tangible this month. Get more in touch with people by interacting with them on a mental or spiritual level. It is a bond that has been lacking for some of you. It is hard for such a grounded sign to see past the three dimensional but you can achieve this by perhaps picking up a spiritual practice such as the tarot or perhaps a simple oracle deck. You need to make connections with people that go beyond what you see. Perhaps if you are also trying to achieve a physical goal it is a good time to get in touch with your mind and heart and see how you can align them too.

GEMINI - TEN OF WANDS

August is going to be a very busy month for you. Try not to burn yourself out Gemini. You will have to pick your battles and can say no to to things that are outside of your scope. Remember that you are only one person. Also take extra vitamins and to eat right because you may get sick from lack of rest. You are going to be in demand but I cannot stress enough that even though the hard work will pay off you must take it easy.
You cannot make everyone happy which can be hard because you want so badly to make sure everyone is taken care of. Take care of you first!

CANCER - SON OF DISCS

You will be working extra hard on a project and have something to prove. You are no longer a student and want to show everyone that you are now the master of your domain. Stay disciplined and focus. Your hard work will pay off! Even if you feel like you are having a hard day just take a day off but keep your eyes on the prize Cancer. You have a lot of success coming your way because you have done the work. 

August’s #crushascope was conjured up using The Mother Peace Round Tarot.

This month’s artwork is by artist Damara Keminecki You can follow her instagram @damarakthedestroyer.

About Sonia Ana Ortiz:
Sonia Ortiz is American made with Cuban parts. She has been reading tarot for over 20 years. She is a licensed Reiki Practitioner, Bruja, and Graphic Designer. She is the mother of the 2 best tuxedo cats on Earth. You can follow her across all social media at @soniaaortiz.

Upcoming events!

Next week!

7/29: Toronto - Our first Canadian pop-up @ Likely General from 2-7pm
7/30: NYC - 6th Annual Pete’s Mini Zine Fest at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn also from 2-7pm!

See you there!

See you on Friday, July 29th from 2-7pm for our first-ever Canadian pop-up at Likely General along with pals Rosehound ApparelandLee Meszaros! We’ll have magazines, pins, patches, shirts, and more for sale–along with treats by The Hogtown Vegan!

More details here

Are you joining us for #babesfestNYC on June 9th?

Hope you’re hyped! Our panelists for the evening are incredible. Since the response to attend has been incredible, we’ve moved to a different (and bigger!) venue at Enjoy (324 Lafayette St. 7th FL in SoHo)! RSVP for FREE here.

Join us all for 2 panel discussions, followed by an hour of networking and conversations ft. DJ Chanté Linwood.

There will also be a photo booth, courtesy of OM Digital, to snap some shots throughout the night.

PANEL 1
Topic: Sustainable Collaboration Models in Business

• Lindsay Eyth | Designer, eythink
• Rachel Nelson | Owner of Art Space, Secret Project Robot Art Experiment
• Katja Blichfeld | Film Writer / Director, High Maintenance: The Web Series
• Chanté Linwood | DJ & Founder, Cliché Collective

PANEL 2
Topic: Ways to Overcome Stereotypes / Barriers in the Workplace

• Megan King | Creative at BuzzFeed
• Driely Schwartz-Carter | High Fashion Photographer
• Mindy Abovitz | Owner & Founder, Tom Tom Magazine
• Erika Ramirez | Founder + Editor, ILY & Freelance Writer
• Jessica Williams | Correspondent, The Daily Show & Co-Host, 2 Dope Queens

Get familiar below:

Jessica Williams is a writer/performer out of Los Angeles’s Upright Citizens Brigade. While she was studying film and English at California State University, Long Beach, and performing with UCB, she landed the role of correspondent on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” In 2012, she was featured as one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, and she recurred in the third season of HBO’s “Girls.” Williams can be seen in the Sundance comedy “People Places Things” (2015) and will continue as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” She is also co-host of the new WNYC hit podcast 2 Dope Queens, with Phoebe Robinson.

Driely S. is a freelance fashion, lifestyle + concept photographer based in NYC. Her distinct shooting style and undeniable hustle have led her to gigs with Vogue, The Met Gala and Kanye West.

Erika Ramirez is the founder/editor of ILY and a freelance writer for many major publications. She has recently held editorial positions at both Billboard and ROOKIE.

Katja Blichfeld is a Brooklyn-based writer, director, producer and casting director. She, along with her husband Ben Sinclair, are the creative team behind the critically acclaimed series, High Maintenance, which will make its transition from the web to HBO this fall. Prior to creating High Maintenance, Blichfeld won an Emmy Award for her casting work on 30 Rock. In addition, she has cast several major motion pictures, the latest being Sebastian Silva’s Nasty Baby, and spent many years in NBC’s East Coast casting department, casting series regulars for numerous pilots. In 2015, she received the Writers’ Guild of America Award for Best Original Short-Form New Media, along with Sinclair, for their work on the High Maintenance episode “Rachel.“

Meet Lindsay Eyth of eythink. For the last three years, Eyth has been utilizing her knack for design, calligraphy and realness to create relatable apparel and goods. As a feminist, her pieces also bring light to important issues, namely gender equality, reproductive rights and sexual assault. (Photo by Celeste Laster)

Mindy Abovitz is a self taught drummer and drum machine programmer with a Masters in Media Studies from The New School for Social Research. She started Tom Tom Magazine in 2009. She hopes to impact the music industry through print media, new media, showcases, panels and community interactions and see a 50% increase of female drummers in the next ten years. The magazine has a feminist mission and seeks to raise awareness about female percussionists from all over the world and hopes to inspire women and girls of all ages to drum, while strengthening and building the community of otherwise fragmented female musicians.

Coming from Chi-Town, Chante will be both our DJ for the evening and a panelist. As one of the founders at Cliche Collective, she’ll speak on collaboration and creative career planning.

Rachel Nelson is an artist, curator, political economist and business owner who resides in Bushwick, Brooklyn.  She founded Secret Project Robot, an artist run art space, with her husband in 2004. In 2013 they built, designed and opened Happyfun Hideaway a bar that thrives by creating a true work family with strong support of the artist community. Their newest project Flowers for All Occasions is a cafe/gallery/bar that is about having a public space for discourse and art while providing jobs to young artists. For her "free” time, Rachel went to graduate schools studying international political economy and wrote her thesis on the relationship between the rise of regulatory capture within tax systems and the rise of oligarchs.  She is interested in the ways in which human relationships can slow the effects of unbridled capitalism on a community. She also likes to paint large really big flower paintings on found pieces of cardboard…

Megan started her career building the voice and managing social for your favorite period underwear company, THINX. Currently she works as a Creative at BuzzFeed, writing original content and telling authentic stories for brands. Her love for normalizing taboo topics has allowed her to work on projects that range from reproductive education to feminine hygiene to body positivity. Let’s talk about sex, baby.

Flier artwork designed by Lindsay Eyth