Elysian Magazine

06/11/2026

Dr. Alveda Celeste King is never alone.

She is the niece of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and daughter of civil rights activist A. D. King and his wife, Naomi Barber King. Within her lies an unbreakable link to her family’s presence and a direct line to God’s love.

These deep connections provided Alveda the unwavering strength to live a life of purpose as an activist, author, minister and even a former state representative.

Read more about this inspiring woman and friend at the link below.

ELYSIAN Magazine had the chance to sit down and interview Dr. Alveda King, who is an activist, author, minister and even a former state representative.

06/10/2026

A new health paradigm is emerging: throughout Western medicine physicians are now recommending lifestyle alterations to improve health outcomes.

Social prescribing is the new model acknowledging that overall wellbeing is influenced by more than medical interventions.

Today, arts-based social prescribing programs are demonstrating how cultural experiences play a meaningful role in supporting both physical and mental health.

The success of these programs also signals a broader shift: in the way we think about health and ourselves.

Read more at the link below.

Throughout Western medicine physicians have prescribed medications and recommended lifestyle alterations to improve health outcomes. A public health model, known as social prescribing, is acknowledging overall wellbeing is influenced by…

06/05/2026

Secure your spot!

Join us August 7-9 in Quebec City, Canada, for our 2026 Autumn Culinary Issue, celebrated through a curated, immersive tasting experience.

The launch begins with a cocktail reception at the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac overlooking the St. Lawrence River, followed by two days of thoughtfully crafted culinary experiences exclusively for ELYSIAN guests.

More info at the link below.

Join us August 7–9 in Quebec City, Canada, for our 2026 Autumn Culinary Issue, celebrated through a curated, immersive tasting experience. The launch begins with a cocktail reception at the…

06/02/2026

CatWalk FurBaby | September 8 | NYFW

Become part of one of New York Fashion Week's most inspiring runway experiences.

We are now accepting applications from designers, animal rescue organizations, and models who want to showcase their talent, support animal welfare, and help create an unforgettable evening where fashion meets purpose.

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Join us September 8 at Sony Hall in New York City as ELYSIAN kicks off New York Fashion Week with the fourth annual CatWalk FurBaby. This unforgettable evening brings together…

06/01/2026

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From international runway stages to candid living room interviews with the world's most powerful women to AI advancements, there's truly something for every mood and every mind.

Coming this week: inspiring women making national headlines.

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05/28/2026

ELYSIAN is proud of the waves being made by this unprecedented gathering here in Spartanburg.

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The first-ever Call for Humanity Summit took place in Spartanburg. Participants included influential women from politically diverse backgrounds.

05/26/2026

On March 13th, at 7:20 in the morning, my grandson took his first breath.

At 7:48 p.m. that same evening, my dear friend’s seventeen-year-old son took his last.

One day. Twelve hours and twenty-eight minutes apart. Joy and sorrow arriving on the same tide, as if the universe itself wanted to etch the lesson in the clearest possible ink: life is fragile, and its timing is not ours to command.

May the coming months find us all a little less entrenched and a little more entwined—holding space for both the births and the losses that arrive without warning, and choosing, in the hours between, to lift one another instead of tearing one another down.

Read more in this month's publisher's letter at the link below.

“IN THE WHISPER OF A SINGLE DAY, BIRTH AND DEATH DANCE TOGETHER, REMINDING US THAT OUR FRAGILE LIVES CALL US TO UNITY RATHER THAN DIVISION.” —KAREN FLOYD   On March…

05/25/2026

An unprecedented weekend for ELYSIAN.

Together with Donna Brazile, Erin Maguire, and TED Talks, women from around the country came together in the small city of Spartanburg, South Carolina for an unprecedented experiment in peace building.

Deeply grateful to have sat with these powerful women for a candid cross-the-aisle chat on what really makes peace work.

Stay tuned for more on Red & Blue: A Call for Humanity.

05/22/2026

Inside the billion-dollar race to reverse aging.

For most of modern history, aging was treated as inevitable—something to manage, not something to question. That assumption is now being challenged by one of the fastest-growing and most heavily funded sectors in global markets: longevity and healthspan investing.

At the center of this movement is a wave of companies working on biological age reversal—attempting to slow, halt, or even partially rewind cellular aging processes.

In the end, the longevity revolution is not just about extending lifespan. It is about redefining the timeline of human potential—and rewriting the economics of time itself.

Read more at the link below.

For most of modern history, aging was treated as inevitable—something to manage, not something to question. That assumption is now being challenged by one of the fastest-growing and most heavily…