For Aya Kanai, art is life. Here, the new head of content for Pinterest shares her insights on everything from pandemic parenting hacks to a new favorite pajama brand.

Elsa Marie Collins has a vision for a better tomorrow -- one with more equality and less brutality. The social impact strategist and co-founder of US/Mexico border organization, This Is About Humanity, talks to us about her own childhood at the border, raising bi-racial children in this challenging time and how we can each help make this world a better place for our kids.

Melissa Akkaway has fashion in her DNA—literally. The onetime designer and LA boutique owner, who grew up in a Vegas retail family, is now at the helm of The Particulars, an online destination for all things accessories with herself as enthusiastic model and test subject. Here, she talks LA style, pandemic uniforms and the special connection we all feel with accessories.

Kate and Lisa Sokolov share a social conscience. The sisters and co-founders of Social Goods—a destination for curated products designed to inspire conversation and benefit causes that matter—dish on their philanthropic family and the intersection of politics and fashion.

From the beginning, giving back has been integral to SALT’s identity. So, especially on the heels of our incredibly enlightening trip to Columbia to meet our weavers, we’re so honored to be partnering with Nest, a non-profit committed to the advancement of global artisans through transparency, sustainability and advocacy. We sat down with Nest’s founder, Rebecca von Bergen, to talk advocating for equity, growing sustainable business and why “making is calming.”

Meet Erica Rosenfeld, co-founder of Burnt Asphalt Family, a performative art collective that constructs glass sculptures in a vivid country-crossing art show. We sat down with this boundlessly creative NYC-native to learn about her work, advice on inspiration, and hip hop’s heyday.

Ariel Gordon doesn’t create for special occasions; she’s all about the everyday. We sat down with the super successful jewelry designer and mother-of-two to talk responsible design, layering, her new vintage collection and coping with mom guilt:

Angela Tafoya doesn’t take style too seriously. The editorial director of “Lonny Magazine” took a break from her well-designed schedule to talk tiles, salad bowls, creations she covets and becoming the best version of herself.

When faced with the devastating realties of what’s happening at our border, Zoe Winkler Reinis chose to act instead of look away. She co-founded This Is About Humanity, a campaign to improve conditions and support organizations helping separated families. Here, this Salt Shaker talks supporting the cause, motherhood (3 boys!) and regretful Guess Palladium shoes.

Mika Oakes knows motherhood is no joke. So, to create ease, she launched MOLOCO, her brand new chic swimsuit line for mothers who are pregnant, nursing or in the trenches. We talked to this Salt Shaker about feeling good to look good and that elusive metallic bikini from her teens.

Jordana Blitz knows a thing or two about throwing a party. We sat down with the founder of boutique catering company Little Gem (whose events range from Fashion Week galas to casual farm dinners) and talked fashion world standards, parenting hacks and avoiding tomatoes in winter.

Meet Cayli Cavaco Reck, then save her number. This fashion world OG and founder of beauty boutique/skincare consultancy, Knockout Beauty, is your girl for issues from hyperpigmentation to career course correction. Here, she walks us through her “slow aging” philosophy:

Nora Zelevansky’s first love was words. When she's not writing novels, she’s covering lifestyle for pubs from The New York Times to ELLE and helping brands find their voice. We flipped the script on this mother-of-two and asked her the questions:

Meet April Uchitel, the CEO of Violet Grey, a curated content and commerce beauty company from Hollywood insiders. This mother-of-two and born connector sets the standard for running—and growing—a female-owned and women-led business. Here, we chatted with April about goals, guilty pleasures and her signature red lip:

Lauren Bush Lauren always wanted to make a difference—outside of politics. Ultimately, her work as a student ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme inspired her to start FEED, a lifestyle brand that donates meals to hungry children, globally. Here, we chatted with Lauren about home life, style and making her own name.

Gabby Etrog Cohen has spearheaded PR and communications for cult brands from SoulCycle to Rent The Runway. We caught up with this magnetic Salt Shaker to talk hair removal, wardrobe moods and eternal optimism:

When Lisa Schulner Fine isn’t up late being inspired by shower curtains, the co-founder of ethical bathroom accessory company, Quiet Town, is plotting ways to make the world a better place. Here, she shares how to co-work with a co-parent and cut waste:

Sure, Zoe Weisberg Coady is our college bestie, but she’s also founder/CEO of high-flying NYC social and PR agency Brandstyle Communications. This quintessential Salt Shaker took a break from her hectic schedule to share her hacks for swinging it all:

Natalie Clark and Michaela McKenny met on staff at DVF—and they’ve been “work wives” ever since. Here, this inseparable duo and founders of strategic art direction agency, The Girls Creative, talk meeting in the middle and adding value instead of noise:

Theo Kogan is a total rockstar—literally. Most people know her as the vocalist for all girl punk band, The Lunachicks, and front woman of Theo and the Skyscrapers, but she’s also a songwriter, model, actress, makeup artist, mother and one of our favorite Salt Shakers! Our beautiful friend took a pause from her latest passion project, Persisticon, to join us for a cup of coffee and a down and dirty chat: