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The Mycelium is a movement of women coming together to inspire and support one another — personally, professionally, and culturally. It’s a statement of collective evolution, an open invitation to all women who resonate with our mission— regardless of financial circumstances . We’ve heard your voices : many of you want to contribute in meaningful, non-monetary ways that reflect your unique skills and capacity. In response, we’re proud to introduce the Mycelium Grant Program —an initiative that embodies the values of Hermanas, and ensures the Mycelium remains an inclusive community. A Membership Model Rooted in Reciprocity This new structure allows each woman to participate in a way that works for her, creating a balanced, inclusive ecosystem. "Aspire" $0 - Full grant For women facing financial challenges but eager to contribute their skills, ideas, and potential to the community. "Rise" 2,000MX/year (≈100 USD) - Half grant For women navigating financial constraints while advancing in their journey, offering meaningful contributions within their capacity and receiving support to grow. "Thrive" 4,000MX/year (≈200 USD) For women ready to fully engage with the community and commit to its collective success. "Inspire" 6,000MX/year (≈300 USD) For women who wish to enrich their journey while funding grants that open doors for others, fostering a cycle of growth and opportunity. How it works During the Mycelium application process, you can select the tier that suits your current life stage, so your contribution feels aligned and meaningful. Thank you for inspiring this step forward. Your requests, insights, and generosity have shaped this evolution. Whether you’re receiving or providing support, your role strengthens the Mycelium as a place where all women can thrive.

Hermanas exists through the power of connection, collaboration, and authentic support among women worldwide. Our community has grown purely through word-of-mouth, driven by genuine shared values. We’re SO excited to take our global sisterhood to new heights with the launch of our Ambassador Program—an initiative designed for women ready to inspire and connect on a local level, giving deeper value to the community. Whether you’re based in a vibrant city or a quiet surf town, your passion and leadership can make a profound difference. Why Become a Hermanas Ambassador? As an Ambassador, you’ll help bring Hermanas to life in your area, sharing our values and vision to connect, support, and uplift other women in your community. Create Meaningful Impact Locally The Hermanas Ambassador Program is about more than spreading the word—it’s about creating genuine impact. You’ll have the chance to build relationships that matter, inspire others, and foster a culture of trust and reciprocity. By organizing local gatherings, events, or even small meetups, you’ll be creating spaces where women can connect, learn, and grow together. Be Part of a Global Movement Our vision for Hermanas is an interconnected network of ambitious, curious women who lift each other up. As an Ambassador, you’ll be helping lead this movement. By connecting Hermanas members in your area, you’re adding strength to a growing network that spans continents, cultures, and industries. Grow Your Own Network You’ll meet inspiring women locally and globally, expanding your network with like-minded individuals. This role allows you to elevate your personal brand and nurture your own community. Collaborate with the Team Hermanas Ambassadors receive guidance from the core team, resources, and materials to help you engage your local community effectively. Collaborate with us and other ambassadors. We look forward to welcoming inspiring women who are ready to lead, connect, and strengthen to our movement. Together, we'll make a greater difference.

As autumn descends upon Krakow, a city steeped in history, its narrow streets and medieval charm become the unlikely setting for a festival that continues to redefine the boundaries of culture , sound and art. The Unsound Festival 2024 promises to be a collision of the traditional and the experimental, where sonic innovators from around the world converge to explore the limits of what music can be. In its 22nd year, Unsound has cemented its reputation as a festival for the curious, where the unclassifiable finds a home, and where genre boundaries dissolve into the air like Krakow’s morning mist. What sets Unsound apart from other festivals is its fearlessness in championing the avant-garde—its curators diving headfirst into the unknown, daring audiences to follow. Whether through pulsating electronic beats, haunting ambient textures, or the raw energy of live improvisation, Unsound has always been a space where artists push sonic experimentation to its zenith. This year’s edition continues that tradition, offering a program that not only reflects the current state of the musical avant-garde but anticipates its future. Unsound 2024 promises an experience that’s as thought-provoking as it is visceral. Yet, Unsound has never been just about the music. It’s a complete sensory experience, incorporating audiovisual performances, installations, and discussions that dissect the cultural implications of the works being presented. In an age where technology accelerates at a dizzying pace, Unsound engages with these changes critically, hosting panels and talks that tackle the role of AI in music production, the politics of sound, and the challenges of sustainability within the festival circuit. But beyond the programming, what makes Unsound special is its community. Each year, the festival gathers a global audience of artists, producers, and fans, all sharing a collective desire to experience something new, something that challenges preconceived notions of music and performance. Whether it’s an intimate late-night set in an underground venue or a large-scale spectacle, there’s a palpable sense of adventure in the air—one that’s contagious. In 2024, as Unsound continues to evolve, it reminds us why Krakow, a city with its feet firmly planted in the past, remains at the cutting edge of the future of sound. As Unsound Festival 2024 prepares to push the envelope once again, stay tuned for our next article, where we’ll not only unveil a powerful force behind this year’s groundbreaking program but also reveal the full lineup. The vision shaping this edition, along with the artists set to perform, promises to be as boundary-shattering as the festival’s reputation itself. UNSOUND FESTIVAL Tickets and full info Instagram Mat Schulz  — co-founder and Artistic Director. Małgorzata Płysa   — co-director and curator.

The protector, the creator, the lover. Multiple figures arise when we think of an Hermanas male archetype. The one who is worthy of a woman’s trust, his beautiful mind, a heaven his honor, the refuge where she can open and blossom his heart, an empowering flame… who is he and what is he like? As much as we’re capable of doing so, we can’t build the future on our own. We, precisely, differ from patriarchy in the fact that we’re not competing. We know the power of strategic unity and each gender’s unique contribution. By actively participating in feminine movements, men can use their voice and privilege to help dismantle behaviors and systems from the inside. When men stand in solidarity with women, they can become our allies in advocating for a world where no child is forced to marry, no girl is unsafe when walking alone, and no woman is ever a victim of violence. Empowering the archetype At Hermanas, we empower the men using their wit to nurture and their strength to build. We create a constructive dialogue between genders, amongst creators and pioneers, and have the blessing of calling many of them our partners, investors, and supporters. Evolution: our common ground We’re committed to the creation of a diverse ecosystem of brands  packed with meaning and value. Hermanas’ vision for the ideal ecosystem of partners includes men-led businesses and projects across industries. We cultivate virtuous relationships with them, empowering one another through mutual support and shared values, ensuring that together  we build a stronger network that benefits everyone involved. These are a few of our favorites. So who is he? we wondered, the Hermanas male archetype —and realized that like all great ideas, concepts, and love itself: the loudest truth is spoken by he who shows, without the need to tell. We may have found the answer right within our community. Much love, Hermanas Team

In a world of extractivism and war, a feminine approach to growth, power, and success has never been more urgent and meaningful. We believe in quietly and gracefully weaving revolutions through united work, sheer genius, and creativity . This is how our global community came to be, both our gift and responsibility. 333 Reflecting on your individual and collective needs, endeavors, and desires, we designed 3 different memberships to serve you best and multiply our impact. A powerful MYCELIUM , for those who want it all. Traveling POLLEN, for the world trotters. A mindful SEED, for everyone. Taste, compare, pick: MYCELIUM is our global community platform to shine, connect & collaborate with inspiring women. A place of endless possibilities and exciting opportunities through connection and collaboration. A platform to create change and meaningful impact through compatible efforts, passions, and causes. The way to find and support the women-led projects and initiatives that inspire you the most. A powerful network of incredible women, ready to uplift and support your dreams, ideas, events, brand, or business. I feel encouraged by authentic self-development, always looking to improve, that’s why for me Hermanas is such a great space. There has never been a better time and a more conscious one when women want to evolve in sisterhood, the existence of Hermanas is just the right tool to unify what is already a desire that exists in all women, to belong and feel seen. CHISTINE - USA POLLEN is our dedicated space for renting, selling, and swapping homes with sisters around the world. The feminine approach to traveling and hosting, graceful encounters based on our guides for tactful agreements. A door to new destinations, a safe, beautiful home wherever you go. The gift of belonging from the start, choosing to experience a place like a local sister would, for diversified cultural growth. The opportunity to share unparalleled support through your space, within an inspiring circle of likeminded women. Hermanas has been an incredible community for me as I spent the last 1.5 years traveling around through Mexico, New York, San Francisco, Paris, and Barcelona - I met amazing women at every stop and even managed to find some great rentals along the way! I love the tips and engagement and also contributing my own experiences in whatever way I can! DEVIN - MEXICO / USA SEED is our constellation of WhatsApp groups, where we support each other through thick and thin. Growth and connection, at no cost. Hermana’s free offering for inclusive impact. A community of open, genuine support when finding high-quality, daily-life resources and solutions in a new city. A place for each Hermana to share its unique vision and testimony with valuable tips. An evolving guide to thrive in adventure and new beginnings through the experience of those who came before. I love this online community for its effortless ability to forge connections, bringing together women with shared interests from both local and global spheres. It deserves to be celebrated as the vibrant hub it is, fostering a sense of belonging, sisterhood, and mutual support among its members. This platform makes the world feel a little smaller and more united. AXELLE - FRANCE Growth is our favorite way to honor your trust and choice. We want to take this opportunity to say: thank you for choosing Hermanas as a partner in life. As we vow to continue to evolve towards more personalized and meaningful interactions, we rejoice in imagining what your evolution, in community , will bring. Which of the three will you choose? Much love, Hermanas team.

We’ve moved forward. We truly have. But women still encounter unique challenges as they travel. Escalating housing costs and insisting safety concerns for solo travelers everywhere inspired us to take action and try something new. This is how Pollen  was envisioned, created, and spread. Today our global sister-to-sister housing platform has members in more than 50 countries, enjoying benefits that nurture their travel experience through a shared economy  and a feminine approach to hospitality. Addressing Modern Challenges for Women Sense of community: Hermanas carefully curates a network that feels like a sisterhood, fostering trust and solidarity among members. The platform enables women to share resources and local insights, leading to curated experiences and genuine connections. The safety we seek: With a powerful ethos and strong guidelines, Hermanas strive to welcome safe and reputable hosts and guests, creating a more secure environment for all members. Save while you thrive: Built on respect and fairness, Pollen encourages members to offer and agree on fair prices. The platform does not charge commission or cleaning fees, and active swapping groups facilitate creative and cost-efficient travel arrangements. A sustainable, shared economy: Instead of giving up to 25% to intermediary platforms, Hermanas charges no transaction fees, allowing hosts to earn additional income. A small, annual community contribution supports the network’s   maintenance and individualized member support, fostering a sustainable shared economy. An Endless Loop of Benefits We dare, you dare Very few things foster confidence more than navigating unknown environments. As women embrace new challenges and wonders successfully, they expand their horizons and become unstoppable. This has been our dream and intention, from day one. Pollen is now an ever-changing space that grows with your endeavors and this is how far we’ve come, always together.

Some of us spend more time than we’d like whenever we buy. Under the very accurate notion that every purchase is a vote towards the world we want to live in, it is quite a task to nail sustainable, inspiring, healthy, creative, and high-value on every price tag. With women as the leading demographic of conscious buying decisions, it was only a matter of time for us to harness the power of our community to benefit both partners and members in a fun, convenient way. A World of Benefits A Mycelium Membership gives you instant access to exclusive discounts and perks from over 100 of our favorite brands. These include partnerships with local businesses and unique offerings from our very own members' ventures. As fun as it gets Whether you’re looking for a new workout class, a sustainable wardrobe, or a je ne sais quoi to make you feel on top of your game, our partnerships span multiple industries: Each brand and partner, thoughtfully selected to ensure they align with our values of excellence, integrity, and innovation. By supporting them, you are also championing fellow members and their extraordinary endeavors. Value Beyond Measure We always envisioned the Mycelium as a gateway to empower our community, a wise investment that brings substantial value that far exceeds its membership cost. Thank you, partners and members for making this dream a tangible reality. If you haven’t joined yet, you may now have 100 additional reasons to do so.

Dragana & Léa, Hermanas co-founders We’re filled with gratitude as we reflect on the evolution of our incredibly diverse community. From seven women to thousands of you, from a single city to multiple destinations in more than 50 countries, from wondering who you’d be to being in awe of you. Founding members, we’re thrilled to know you and can’t wait to see you in action, shaping our vision. In the era of mass impersonal platforms, where ads are relentless and content should be more honest, we want to cut through the noise and offer what we, ourselves, have been looking for. We see your challenges because we’ve faced them and we’ve birthed Hermanas to give you the strong community and personalized tools that matter most. Whether through curated connections, game-changer resources, the perfect home away from home, or that class you were desperately looking for –you’re not alone, and you’re set up for thriving anywhere you go. The wonder of next So far we’ve enjoyed meeting, chatting, collaborating, and dreaming with many of you and are beyond excited to meet the women who are yet to join. As co-founders, along with our passionate team, dear advisors and investors, we’ve poured our love into building something that genuinely honors this incredible community. As promised, you have a say in every step of the way. Based on continuous and quite enjoyable convos with members, here’s what’s coming: Improved platforms: we’re harnessing the tech that best supports our collective vision and potential. We’re working hard to make everything easier and faster while prioritizing the Hermanas’ way —that you already love. Expanded offerings: events, events, events. Our imagination is running wild and we can’t wait to show you the new partnerships we’re brewing and most importantly, the member benefits involved. An all-star team: we’re bringing in more talents every week and can’t help but smile watching our all-women’s team evolve. Welcome, girls! Partnerships with brands that share our values and ethos: we strive to offer only the best curation across industries, always thinking of the quality and exquisite taste of our community. Hermanas worldwide: there’s no such thing as too many destinations and we’re absolutely loving our new ones. A sisterhood anywhere you go, our dream from day one. To our ever-inspiring members, thank you for boosting our commitment with your presence. We couldn’t be more proud and ready to serve you in beautiful ways. If you haven’t applied yet: Endless thank you’s, Dragana & Léa Co-founders

THE LAST 100 INVITATIONS You have a tangible role : shaping our evolution By getting to know you, digitally and in person, we define what is meaningful and exciting for the entire Hermanas community. By observing your talents, interests, desires, cultural backgrounds, gifts & unconventionalities, we understand better how to provide value for women at a global scale. By listening to your feedback and insights, we refine our platforms and offering. You hold exclusive benefits : showing our gratitude Unlimited access to all the Mycelium benefits (present and future) First to experience the app (coming soon) Participate in workshops (optional) Lifetime membership (vs. renewed annually) Activists raising their voice with grace. Artists inspiring freedom of expression. Entrepreneurs believing in a better tomorrow. Healers & mothers caring for others Women not afraid to challenge the conventional, to create, to lead. Sisters partnering up with each other. Our invitation to become a Founding Member is for you to embody our shared purpose, to make Hermanas as beautiful and impactful as possible. After onboarding the last 100 Founding Members, the cost of the membership will increase and will need to be renewed annually.

Arte PRO is a Mexico-based non-profit that approaches empowerment from a perspective that is both science-backed, artful, and provides tools for self-regulation and emotional intelligence. Arte PRO promotes self-knowledge and introspection, creating a space for personal dialogue and awareness that develop socio-emotional capacities of synthesis, consensus, resilience and self-esteem, enabling women and children to become powerful agents of change in their environment, and the narrators of their own stories. Q: Tell me a bit about you A: I was born and raised in Mexico City, and ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been using my creative muscles— exploring and creating art. Art is what brought me to Europe, to Paris precisely, when I was only 16. After a few years in Paris I moved to Germany and started studying medicine, because I wanted art to remain my passion and not my work. I knew pretty quickly this was not for me, so I studied art in Berlin, where I lived for 7 years. Berlin was the door to myself, to finding self knowledge and exploration. Q: Yes! We love Berlin. But tell me more about art and how you then got to Arte PRO. A: Art was always a refuge, the place where I could explore freely, and a catalyzer for soul and spirit. I think there are two truths about Art in Mexico. One is that people that are already in the arts know the power of art to transform, and the second is that it is people who already consume art and culture are mostly already creating it too. It’s very hard to create new audiences, and this was the first challenge that drove me to create Arte PRO. The second driver was a personal experience I had with an abusive business partner. It made me realize the situation of disempowerment of women in this country. So, I began to work at shelter homes, to begin from the grassroots. 10 years ago, when I started this, I was in my mid-late 20s. And I wanted to be very scientific about my approach. And that’s where the Science elements comes in! I gathered a team of scientists, mental health specialists, neuroscientists, and psychologists to understand the power of art in someone’s psyche, especially someone with trauma. Using art as social or mental intervention was not taken seriously at the time, so I wanted to make sure we had the science back us up too. Because I know of the transformative power of art. Q: And how did you come to work mainly with children? A: Children are extremely vulnerable but also extremely receptive to transformation. I began to work with children born into prison or victims of abuse quite quickly after working with women. I saw that, by the nature of their surroundings or situation they were in, they lost access to this very basic right: that every child has to imagine. Children in prison are for me so important to work with, they are born into a situation that they did not choose, and because there is no budget for them, they mostly live the life of their mothers, who are inmates. They are called the invisible children, and every state has a different jurisdiction on how long they have to stay in prison after they are born. In some it’s up to twelve years, imagine! Q: What do the workshops look like? A: We invite artists who design and give workshops to the kids or the women. But before they give workshops, they work with mental health specialists. Essentially, what I did was put in a room artists and mental health specialists and we basically cracked the code of the connection between arts and mental health. In the programs the kids overtly see is that they're playing, they're creating, they're having fun, they're learning creative skills, and what they don't see, is that they're developing skills for their future, improving their mental health and acquiring tools to self regulate their emotions. And this is so important! Q: Wow, yes definitely, we are big on holding both the emotional and mental through the creative. A: Yes, it's a beautiful thing for me personally too! Because I get to be the geek, when I speak to our team of specialists, and then I get to be the curator, the artsy part that I love so much too. We have collaborated with artists like Jorge Yazpik, Luisa Trigo, and Ana Castella, and universities all over the world and I now have had some people from UK that might want to use our program in their prisons. I’m so excited, and it’s our 10 years anniversary in February next year! ​ ​

Ariana offers classes and facilitates workshops at events and festivals where she combines breathwork, movement, and meditation, creating a unique experience with a focus on - going beyond what we believe we can do. She believes well-being is a sense of home inside of us and encourages individuals to reflect on what that means to them. Q: Tell me a little bit about you and your journey here? A: From a young age, I’ve had this entrepreneurial vein. I’m not sure where it came from because no one in my immediate family is swayed, but how I grew up allowed me the space to explore that. I learned how to build and run businesses with a grassroots approach, that was my kind of north star. This drive led me to collaborate with talented leaders in wellness, skincare, fashion, and packaged foods. I grew up in California and over the past 3 years, I have lived nomadically, between Portugal, New York and other places. Q: Amazing, and what projects are you currently dedicated to? A: My focus now is wellbeing through breath, movement meditation, and using imagination as a tool. Let me explain: it always starts with grounding ourselves, feeling our body and then going into our imagination. My approaches differ depending on who is in front of me, a client, or a class. I try to adapt to their energy that day. You know engineers or doctors might have a different approach than artists, for example. Currently, I offer online classes where I combine breathwork, movement, and meditation creating a unique experience with a focus on going beyond what we believe we can do. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and a background in Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga from Rishikesh, India, I use many different tools in this class to create an elevated sense of well-being. Q: What a mix! Tell me a bit more about your latest project in Brazil. A: I recently co-created a project in Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil. The space is nestled in the forest providing an opportunity to pause our daily life routines to create space for a new reality for yourself while learning recycling processes and ecological education. The property can house 3-4 guests who wish to visit the national park and is open for collaboration for those who resonate with the space and wish to host experiences here. Hermanas unite! Whatever I do, the idea is for me to always show up and give in the way that I can, which is through this movement perspective, mostly to help people connect further to themselves. It’s a co-creation! This is also why I love Hermanas, it’s really about co-creation and how we can do that in a way that is sustainable. Q: Absolutely! Thank you for sharing all this with us. And last but not least, we ask this to all the people we talk to, what does community mean to you? A: Community shares space physically and emotionally where we can feel safe to express who fully are and who we are becoming. Community is filled with loved ones who recharge us and encourage us to grow. It is having people to go to and be like, “hey, this is who I am” and then being there through time, with open arms, accepting our evolving selves, and also holding us accountable, being honest, and real with us.

Pandora Graessl (FR, CH) is a multidisciplinary artist and photographer based in Mexico City. Inspired by the desire to understand our journey on Earth, her practice explores the relationship between human mind-bodies and the natural dimension. A nomadic life and an insatiable curiosity for the planet has fostered her global creative vision. Drawing from a plurality of references, Graessl’s explores her deep interest in ancestral mythology and the powerful realm of dreams. WHAT ARE YOU SHOWING? I'm showing photography, sculptures, a sound piece in collaboration with Moises Hadid Sacal the founder of xpan, some objects made with designer Paolo Angelucco and a whole mythological installation world around the symbolism of the snake and the duality it embodies. WHO IS THE ARTIST TO WATCH? I'm showing in an abandoned building in Anzures - It's a 3 floor maze of works, a journey to get lost and be found again. WHAT ARE YOU DOING BETWEEN AND AFTER THE SHOWS? There is a whole program going on, between cocktails, opening and parties. This period of the year is so busy and electric.The city is in full ebullition. I'll go to Materials Happening,  Kurimanzutto, The french embassy dinner as they are one of my sponsors, Tamayo Gala + my own dinner I'm doing with the brand Jean-Paul Gaultier within my exhibition. This event will probably turn into a little party. :) EXPLORE MORE: @_Pandorama pandoragraessl.com graesslstudio.com SEE HERMANAS CURATION OF MEXICO CITY ART WEEK HERE All images by Pandora Graessl