National Vodka Day 🍸 was Sunday October 4th.We took “Sip Slow”VERY Seriously!Crafted in Poland. Captured in Nigeria.Chopin Vodka through the lens of TrooRa.Life’s fast. Sip slow.🍸TrooRa × Chopin@chopinvodka @editor_in_t @morganotagburuagu @funmiajiiboye_ @ayoola4293 @teau.uty @Enogie_charles @jetbeachclub Owen Otas Thompson Hassan Emmanuel Folorunso#trooramagazine #troolala #trooRaxchopin #chopinvodka #lagos*Sponsored Drink Responsibly

Our team brought their A-game to The Border Issue ’26, and we'd be remiss not to share it with you, especially with so many talented hands that helped bring it together.Cover Featuring: @ruffdraft Photography: Sheilby and @baidi_lnpx Styling: @thedfmstudio Lighting: @jeanclaudecubias Creative Direction: @editor_in_tSurrounding Brandon’s cover story is a collection of interviews, stories, and introspections by our Associate Editor Eloise Stark, and TrooRa contributing writers Angelique Redwood, Jacqueline Samaroo, Iryna Kotsulym, Haliya May, Noor RK and many more, weaving together themes of migration, belonging, and the ways our lives are shaped by both literal boundaries and the ones we internalize.Celebrate the next chapter with us at 20% off, for less than $25/month, and get our full 2026 editorial slate plus our archive. Offer ends Oct 16th. Link in Bio→#TheBorderIssue #TrooRaMagazine #BehindTheCover #BrandonRuffin #TrooRa

Today marks eight years of TrooRa, and the perfect time to spotlight the incredible global team that keeps us going from across the world.We're grateful for the platform we've built together, the stories to come, and the next chapter that awaits. Thank you, truly.Until Oct 16th, get our print membership at 20% off, for less than $25/month, paid annually. Don't miss your chance to see the stories we've curated for you.@editor_in_t @issuezero.show @shortcuts.and.sidequests @jacobapezan @a.m.redwood @ariellegonzales_ @lindsaymeetsworld_ @ladycatherina1982 @jaimin303 @prernaslashneha @sikandersid_ @nidakhanwrites @anjimongia @warpreethora @moatazdien @i_fatima.riaz @yvettesamaroo @irinakotsulym @tobitobsss @diversearticulation#TrooRaAnniversary #GlobalTeam #ThankYou #NextChapter #PrintMembership #DiscountOffer #CuratedStories #CelebratingSuccess

It all started with a little girl from Haiti who could barely speak English when she arrived in the U.S., and grew into TrooRa: a multichannel visibility platform that continues to bring the unheard into the spotlight, and disrupt the traditional media landscape.Today, on our eight anniversary, our Founder Trystanne Cunningham leads an exceptional, inclusive and ever-growing global team of independent storytellers, creatives and contributors across borders who are working towards a better world and pushing for change.Thank you to every collaborator, reader, and supporter for these incredible eight years. Celebrate the next chapter with us at 20% off, for less than $25/month, and get our full 2026 editorial slate plus our archive. Offer ends Oct 16th.@editor_in_t#TrooRa #Storytelling #VisibilityMatters #InclusiveStories #CulturalPerspectives GlobalTeam IndependentCreatives HaitianGirlPower ImmigrantVoices EmpowerThroughStories

Henna painting has made quite the trip over the last 5,000 years, with our skin as its canvas.In The Border Issue ’26, our contributing writer Angelique Redwood's follows the origins of henna body art and how a tradition can transform as it travels with us.Has your family brought any traditions with them from another place, or added a new twist over the years? Tell us about it in the comments.Get the full Border Issue at the Link in Bio with our Annual Print Membership.@a.m.redwood#TheBorderIssue #TrooRa #CulturalHeritage #HennaArt #IndigenousArt

A few (of many!) favorite excerpts from our latest release, The Border Issue ’26, exploring migration, identity, and the intangible things we take with us across thresholds of life.Words, in order of appearance: @Angelique Redwood (TrooRa Contributing Writer) @Haliya May (TrooRa Contributing Writer) @Eloise Stark (Associate Editor) @Cary Wong (TrooRa Contributing Writer) @Jacob Apezan (TrooRa Contributing Writer) @Iryna Kotsulym (TrooRa Contributing Writer)Get the EcoLuxe Signed Collector’s Edition as part of TrooRa’s annual print membership, with our full digital archive and complete 2026 editorial slate included: the Womb, Border, Comfort and Wild Issues.Launch Offer Print Membership Available until October 2, through the Link in Bio.#TheBorderIssue #TrooRaMagazine #BorderStories #GlobalVoices #TrooRa"

In our conversation with award-winning architect Mohamad Hafez, we discussed the ways he has channeled arduous experiences such as the Syrian Civil War and migrant crisis into a hopeful body of work that unites across continents, even in the current climate.Read our full conversation with Mohamad in The Border Issue '26, out now. Get your copy in digital or print via the link in bio.@mohamad_hafezWords | Fatima Riaz (TrooRa Contributing Writer)#TrooRa #BorderIssue26 #ArtistInterview #ContemporaryArt #MohamadHafez

Many times, the hardest borders to cross are the ones unseen.In "The Beauty Ban", by TrooRa Contributing Writer Jacob Apezan, we take a look inside the communities secretly risking jail time to navigate bans on self-expression.Explore the full story, and our latest release, The Border Issue, at the link in bio.Read The Full Article →Words @jacobapezan#TheBeautyBan #SelfExpression #BorderIssue #CommunityVoices #ArtisticFreedom #HiddenStruggles #JacobApezan #TrooRa

Join the first 100 for less than $30 a month.From September 23–October 2, join TrooRa’s Annual EcoLuxe Print Membership for under $30/month, paid annually.Receive: Signed Collector’s Border Issue ’26 Signed Collector’s Womb Issue ’26 Comfort Issue ’26 Wild Issue ’26 Digital Membership + ArchiveThe complete 2026 collection moves into 100% EcoLuxe print once 100 paid Annual Members join.Launch offer ends October 2.Sign Up Today#Trooramagazine #independentjournalism #troolala #annualmembership #SustainablePublishing

"Fine dining" and "familial" aren't often paired together, but San Francisco restaurant The Morris manages to combine them into a single experience with one simple mission: "What do we crave?"We spoke with Chef Gavin Schmidt to talk about his seasonal approach to his menu, and the many ways he and his business partner infused their personalities into every dish.The Bayside Story of Chef Gavin Schmidt and The Morris @chefgschmidt Words | @digitalwongRead the full story in TrooRa.

TrooRa recently spoke with founder Rhiannon White, the creator of Clue, the women-led, privacy-first period tracking app, to discuss the ways Clue is bridging the menstrual health gap for women and people with periods while protecting our data.Featured in TrooRa’s Womb Issue ’26.Words @shortcuts.and.sidequests @clueapp#ClueApp #RhiannonWhite #Femtech #WomensHealth #TrooRa

A short glimpse at some of the 30+ stories within The Border Issue ’26.More than 300 pages of incisive editorial exploration of the current state of movement, immigration policy, ecological impact, and the invisible lines we dare to cross. Featuring artists, founders, and changemakers such as BUWA, Lisa D’Annunzio, Nizar Haddad, Malene Barnett, Zena Chaudhry, Brandon Ruffin and many more.Join TrooRa’s annual print membership during our promo window and receive our full 2026 editorial slate: Womb, Border, Comfort and Wild, with the Border Issue as a signed EcoLuxe Collector’s Edition.Launch prices only available from September 23–October 2. Click the Link in Bio to find out more.100 members minimum are needed to bring The Border Issue to print-- become a member today to bring The Border Issue from your screen to the page.Join TrooRa → Link in Bio@ruffdraft @malene.barnett @editor_in_t @shortcuts.and.sidequests @yvettesamaroo @digitalwong @lindsaymeetsworld_ @ladycatherina1982 @jacobapezan @thedfmstudio @baidi_lnpx @jainim303 @jeanclaudecubias#TheBorderIssue #TrooRa #CollectorsEdition #IndependentJournalism #TrooRaMagazine

Luxurious, handcrafted, and better for the planet. Today, we're sharing another woman-owned, sustainable brand you'll want to know: Mavis by Herrera, a sleek handwoven artisan bag designer that fits perfectly in your fall wardrobe.@mavisbyherrera#SustainableFashion #HandcraftedLuxury #WomenOwnedBusiness #ArtisanBags #FallStyle #EcoFriendlyAccessories #MavisByHerrera

The moment is finally here: today, we unveil the cover of The Border Issue ’26, featuring longtime TrooRa collaborator, photographer, and visual artist Brandon Ruffin, and more than 30 stories from the diverse minds and voices navigating migration, legacy, the divide between life and death, the frontlines of the battle for birthright citizenship, and much more.With it, you'll see a first look at the issue, and at the most daring addition yet to the TrooRa library. Join the preorders list today.#TheBorderIssue #BrandonRuffin #migrationstories #birthrightcitizenship #visualartistry TrooRaLibrary diversityofvoices preordernow

You probably think you know what's in The Border Issue. You're in for a surprise.The Border Issue ’26 has arrived, and with it, a particularly fearless addition to our editorial suite for 2026. One we're proud to debut. One that explores every facet of the human desire for movement-- towards life, change, and new horizons.In the days to come, we look forward to sharing how this issue was shaped by the creative minds, founders, and voices within it.To help bring this incredible EcoLuxe Collector’s Edition from digital to print, we need the support of 100 members minimum. Reserve your copy from September 23 to October 2.Don't miss your opportunity to support an independent, elevated publication that's uplifting the voices that go unheard the most.Reserve your copy → Link in Bio#TheBorderIssue #TrooRaMagazine #BorderStories #BrandonRuffin #CollectorsEdition TrooRa