''Darling Media'' is an independent, quarterly

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. Its stated mission is to empower women and has featured notable women such as

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. The magazine is based in

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, in the

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The Magazine

Sarah Dubbeldam created ''Darling'' in 2009 with her husband,

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. The magazine began as a blog and produced its first print issue in the fall of 2012. ''Darling'' is advertised as embracing women of different ethnicities and body types, and no photographs are retouched. Its articles tend to include topics of self-empowerment, self-improvement, career, relationships, style, travel, recipes, interviews, features, and stories. Within each issue, ''Darling'' partitions articles into eight "personas" which are: The Dreamer, The Hostess, The Confident, The Stylist, The Explorer, The Beautician, The Intellectual, and The Achiever. In addition to its print publication, ''Darling'' hosts "Darling Dinner" events that take place around the

. Each event is themed around a selected topic as the focus of a meal and conversation. ''Darling'' also holds "Darling Retreat" events, hosting workshops, meals, and guided conversations for personal growth and entrepreneurship. In 2013, they launched the #DarlingMovement with hopes of motivating readers after reading ''Darling'' issues. In 2017, Darling Media also introduced a new equity crowdfunding portal from Micro Ventures and Indiego.

Reception

''Darling'' received critical praise for its topics regarding

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. ''

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'' has stated: ''Darling'' "encourages a woman to be the best version of herself rather than a cheap one-dimensional imitation of a false reality". Paper & Type Graphic Design Co. called ''Darling'' magazine a "publication that roots for womankind, with articles to encourage, to sweeten and cheer, to listen to, and to celebrate women". In July 2016, the publication was featured as a "small business success" on

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Philanthropy

''Darling'' donates a portion of its proceeds from the sale of its

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to support the fight against sex trafficking in the

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References

External links

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