Aleenah Ansari

1 day ago | seattletimes.com | Aleenah Ansari

Seattle is a great place to discover public art, explore a museum or soak up the sun with views of Puget Sound. Use this guide for days when you’re looking for a cost-effective activity or when you want to splurge. The Seattle Art Museum and Seattle Asian Art Museum have a collection of permanent and rotating exhibits with pieces from local and touring artists.

3 weeks ago | joysauce.com | Aleenah Ansari

There are a lot of conversations about why it’s important to go to therapy, from benefits such as increased self-awareness and better communication skills, to simply having a place to talk openly about our experiences and get some perspective from a licensed professional. But how do we know when we’re ready to move on from therapy, even if just temporarily? That question seems to have fewer answers, probably because it’s much more nuanced: Is anyone ever ready to stop going to therapy?

3 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Aleenah Ansari

Romance reads have become increasingly popular, each with their own tropes and sub-versions of them. In the past, you may have had to dig through the romance section at the bookstore to find a sapphic romance, but now, there’s an abundance to choose from. Sapphic books can feature a broad range of sexualities and gender identities, but generally tell the stories of lesbians, bisexual women or nonbinary people who are attracted to women.

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Aleenah Ansari

Seeking community can be hard, especially when moving to a new city. But LGBTQ+ folks are especially adept at finding their people, a prevalent theme in “Gaysians” (out June 3 from Algonquin Books), the debut adult graphic novel from former Seattle-based author and illustrator Mike Curato. The book follows four gay Asians in Seattle as they navigate love, identity and friendship, and celebrates finding yourself, your people and your community.

1 month ago | joysauce.com | Aleenah Ansari

Words by Aleenah AnsariAleenah Ansari (she/her) is equal parts storyteller, creative problem solver, and journalist at heart who's rooted in the stories of people behind products, companies, and initiatives. She’s written about travel, entrepreneurship, mental health and wellness, and representation in media for Insider, CNBC, The Seattle Times, Kulfi, and more.