Makua Adimora is a behavioural analyst at Canvas8. After completing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, she shifted her focus to culture journalism. With a keen interest in music and culture, she has written for the likes of 

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The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

Beta Lives

Gen Z (born 1997-2010)

United States

Parenting

Pets

A study has found that Gen Z pet owners are more willing to make sacrifices for their furry friends than any other generation in America. As younger cohorts increasingly delay parenthood, pets are fulfilling their desire for something to care for and love as part of the family.