Our interns have started plenty of school years between them. Some walked into a new building on day one, some logged into a first class from a desk at home. We asked what helps them begin a year well, and their advice had more to do with mindset and setup than with any supply list.…
By Phoebe Strickland, Flawless High School Intern This past July, I had the opportunity to attend Yale Young Global Scholars, a two-week academic program on Yale’s campus that brings together high school Juniors and Seniors from over 100 countries to learn and engage with some of the world’s most pressing challenges. I went in expecting…
By Dr. Robin Jones There is something truly magical about bringing community and wellness together under the South Florida sun. Reflecting on our time at the 2026 Wonder Festival, I am filled with immense gratitude for the connections, conversations, and incredible energy that filled the Riviera Beach Marina. The atmosphere was set from the moment…
Sydney Towle was 23 years old when she was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer that typically affects people over the age of 50. What followed was three years of treatments and challenges most people, especially those in their twenties, will never face. Across her vibrant social media, Syd met all…
New backpacks, fresh supply lists, first-day photos. Heading into the 2026 school year, mental health experts are asking families to add one more thing to the prep: your child’s nervous system. Counselors and pediatricians made the same case all summer: that mental health belongs on the back-to-school checklist next to the sneakers and the pencils.…
Centering Mental Health During Hurricane Season By Dr. Robin Jones Everyone in a hurricane-prone region knows the routine. Between June and November, our conversations shift toward tracking hurricane maps, news broadcast reports, and supply runs. We strategically prepare our physical spaces: metal shutters or plywood over windows, sandbags at the door, and shelves stocked with…
July brought National Intern Day and here at Flawless we dedicated a whole week to it, turning the spotlight inward: a meditation on mentorship from board member Fiamma van Biema, a collection of intern reflections, a dispatch from an outreach morning in Palm Beach County, and a high school intern’s incredible account of a ribbon-cutting…
