Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

As neurodivergent symptoms present differently in girls than in boys, many girls are overlooked and undiagnosed until well into adulthood. ADHD Girls is a platform that aims to improve neurodiversity through an intersectional lens, allowing girls and women with ADHD to thrive.

Therapy culture has entered the mainstream, and its prevalence on social media is changing how people form relationships and relate to one another – to the point that ‘therapy talk’ is now experiencing some pushback. What’s causing this cultural shift as people seek tools to support their wellbeing?

OneSec is helping smartphone users reduce their screen time through self-imposed pauses before accessing their favourite apps. It is hoped that setting boundaries will encourage users to reconnect with the real world and adopt a more conscious, mental health-focused approach to everyday decisions.

Smoking is one of the major health problems globally, with people struggling to break the habit despite multiple solutions being available over the counter. Montreal-based Ditch Labs aims to close this gap with a solution that leverages tech and psychology to cater to individual needs.