<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[This Is About US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering community, inspiring connections. Discover your new community with us.]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:41:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aboutusmedia.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fiesta de Reyes Gala: Celebrating Culture, Community, and the Next Generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Fiesta de Reyes Gala , in Downtown Syracuse. For those who may not be familiar, Fiesta de Reyes  translates to The Kings Festival, a celebration of Three Kings Day, which takes place every year on January 6th. In Puerto Rico, this holiday holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. It commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus, and it’s traditionally a day centered around family, faith, giving, and community. In Puerto Rican...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/fiesta-de-reyes-gala-celebrating-culture-community-and-the-next-generation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69833fb91e55646770001c65</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:35:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_ce9f315239ba4ffeaca406e197606800~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Smooth Start to 2026 + Vision Board Events Around the City]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re already a week into 2026, and honestly, I’m feeling really good about this year. I’ve always liked the idea of New Year’s resolutions, not so much as rigid rules, but as something to work toward or look forward to as the year unfolds. They give the year a sense of direction, even if the path isn’t perfectly straight. I actually remember creating a vision board for the first time as an 8th grader. Years later, I realized that I had put Syracuse University on that board, not even knowing...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/a-gentle-start-to-2026-vision-board-events-around-the-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966c323fc14cd6a86d0775a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:17:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_91ea1bfebded4a9e875253ffd0e26db2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ringing in the New Year with Grace &#38; Sophistication: GOE Globel x The Society’s Masquerade Celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many ways to bring in the new year, but few feel as intentional, elevated, and memorable as GOE Globel &#38; The Society’s masquerade celebration. Hosted by Nyezee Goe, the founder of GOE Globel, this event truly set the standard for what a New Year’s celebration can look and feel like when elegance is at the forefront. From the moment you walked in, it was clear that every detail had been thoughtfully curated. I had the opportunity to speak with Nyezee during the evening, and he shared...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/ringing-in-the-new-year-with-grace-sophistication-goe-global-x-the-society-s-masquerade-celebrati</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695c375a7d25e886c53388c8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:14:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_54b995aea5a54955a83d0e1cb163b36d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple Reflections: When “Syracuse Is So Small” Starts to Feel Big]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since my last blog post, I’ve gone to so many things that absolutely were not  on my bingo card for the year. November felt full in the best way—full of rooms I hadn’t been in before, conversations I didn’t expect to have, and reminders that Syracuse keeps revealing new sides of itself the more willing I am to show up. One of the highlights was attending an album release party at Song &#38; Dance for a local artist named PHEN , who just dropped his debut album, Kid . One of the potential...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/fall-reflections-when-syracuse-is-so-small-starts-to-feel-big</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694066e4441da91c2d83f027</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:57:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_e55a9436b59a4964ad48149e92f59a11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretty Girls Wellness Pop-Up: A Day “For the Girls” ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Pretty Girls Wellness Pop-Up , hosted by Imani Monds , owner of House of Artistry Beauty Lounge . If you don’t already know Imani, she’s a Syracuse native who went to OCC for three semesters before deciding to take a leap of faith and become a licensed esthetician. Fast forward to now, she owns her own beautiful lounge where seven other women also run their own businesses out of her space. Talk about women supporting women! The event...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/pretty-girls-wellness-pop-up-a-day-for-the-girls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6914f959790ff43794a97d16</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:28:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_2194924aa1c9460e97a64039c107034d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introvert-Friendly, Extrovert-Approved: My Cozy Craft Club Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, I decided to do something a little different and take myself on a solo date to The Craft Club by Cozy Craft’s latest event. I went alone but quickly realized I wasn’t really alone at all. Honestly, this club might just be the perfect way for introverts, like myself, to feel extroverted, lol. The vibes were super inviting, warm, and of course, cozy! Before heading out, I debated whether to wear my comfy sweatsuit or my favorite fall outfit. Spoiler: it didn’t matter one bit!...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/introvert-friendly-extrovert-approved-my-cozy-craft-club-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ff9240c6c41f853f1f0cd9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:47:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_7a01ab69fe83418badf27049eea14c9f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forty, Bring your Lapto— Actually, Nevermind.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday night started off so  right. After leaving an event around 10pm, I decided the night was young and hit up one of my girls for a last minute, semi-spontaneous night out downtown. Like most people looking for a good time, we ended up at The York. Why? Because DJ 40 was spinning (or curating the vibes, if we’re being cute about it). The energy was there. I saw so many people dancing, chatting and overall having a great time. The music was exactly what you’d expect, hip-hop, R&#38;B, all the...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/forty-bring-your-lapto-actually-nevermind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dae91b6d14d2347e825fed</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:20:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_95a2b94557994e038b466c8be3fab692~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changing with the Seasons: A Life Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The past month or so has been a transition phase for me in nearly every aspect of life. Between career shifts, sick children, personal...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/changing-with-the-seasons-a-life-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d540a24e05786c1c930cb6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:30:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_3ee734221fe748e3b36b96ed1aa4f2fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall Vibes and Movie Nights]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there’s one thing Syracuse knows how to do, it’s host an outdoor movie night. Whether it's Romcoms at the Sound Garden or Wicked  at the Amp, these seem to be a staple in the community for all ages. I loved going to the Moonlight Movie Series at the Amp, it was such a cool setup and fun experience but taking that walk from the parking lot with 2 little ones and a full stroller was a little difficult. That’s why I’m so excited about Syracuse's Parks and Rec's Movie Nights in the Park ....]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/fall-vibes-and-movie-nights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c462fde6f74b070b37813d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:35:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_4f51bd613c9c46be8c8b542ad40aa29e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_854,h_849,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Day Feels &#38; Fresh Starts: Back to School Around Town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though my kids aren’t in school yet, I still feel that familiar wave of back-to-school energy in the air, and to be honest, it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/first-day-feels-fresh-starts-back-to-school-around-town</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b54401b954e09d4d8665d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:58:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_9bcbca3b957744fab6551cfc4fb8d582~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catching Up: Where I’ve Been and What I’ve Been Up To]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last few weeks have been a lot . Life has felt nonstop, and somewhere in the middle of all the running around (literally and...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/catching-up-where-i-ve-been-and-what-i-ve-been-up-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b69eef4e8fb70089cbf1c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:56:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_93db3c64a520492f86aa41b979c5d346~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Price of Belonging: Navigating Community Costs + August Freebies]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not breaking news that young adults and parents are dealing with tight budgets. In today's world, being a young person often comes...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/the-price-of-belonging-navigating-community-costs-august-freebies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68923ff4bb9ceade70e12bb5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:49:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_1a566b493d91441eb542b1042197c574~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Over The Hump: Last Weekend’s Highlights + Sneak Peek at This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, fancy meeting you here. Last weekend was so busy I had to sit down and think about everything I did! LOL. Let’s get into...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/getting-over-the-hump-last-weekend-s-highlights-sneak-peek-at-this-weekend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a881b4523222f501056ee</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:15:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_a2bbd63abf4d44c09efb61cc5eda6b41~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About It: Sunday Cleaning Coffee Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Sunday, Downtown Syracuse came alive at the Forum Barbershop on West Fayette Street. It was the one‑year anniversary of the Sunday...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/let-s-talk-about-it-sunday-cleaning-coffee-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6887cc4a594e3699b6177f0f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:35:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_2e81d113d5ba4a5f92318cda36d29b39~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Over the Hump: Reliving Last Weekend’s Best &#38; Dreaming Up This Weekend’s Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest, how many of you went to sleep on Sunday and said, “this weekend owes me nothing?" I definitely did, here's the vibe...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/getting-over-the-hump-reliving-last-weekend-s-best-dreaming-up-this-weekend-s-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688154bd251a639c1486fc97</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:40:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_53076a783e5f4e82a4592d2bb6abd5fd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_849,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invite-Only: Inside the Private Society of The Syracuse Celebrators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Saturday, July 19th, I had the chance to attend an event called the “Summer Splash” hosted by the Syracuse Celebrators. If you...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/invite-only-inside-the-private-society-of-the-syracuse-celebrators</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687fc00c83d12f9006170921</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:22:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_48afd00d8cd84c0599d5db850f998224~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Gratitude: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[I just want to take a moment to say thank you . The overwhelming support I’ve received since starting this blog has been so incredible...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/with-gratitude-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-readers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687e647d01d745d5ce05a774</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:06:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_48947495fe4142fd96fcaf722317752c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Over the Hump: A Weekend Recap and Midweek Check-In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whew — It has been a week y’all! Between sweat sessions, soulful stretches, and good vibes with good people, I’m feeling recharged and...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/getting-over-the-hump-a-weekend-recap-and-midweek-check-in</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6877d679cbdfb405a4b1f955</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:09:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_78e49003b2a041b4ab9d1926abda2132~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fast &#38; The Friendly: A Look into the Syracuse Run Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 5 th  2025, the Syracuse Run Club celebrated its one-year anniversary and what a year it’s been! 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The season officially kicked...]]></description><link>https://www.aboutusmedia.com/post/copy-of-should-we-bring-the-kids-a-toddler-mom-s-guide-to-festival-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68716887ac041791c788518d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:39:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e86e34_4b80ae5ba2604430a0b3bdb3a7e9139a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>amarisgcollazo</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>