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Bougie Feral is a bold contradiction—just like you.
We don’t ask for permission. We don’t fit in boxes. We don’t do “normal.” This is a magazine for the 80’s babies who ran wild in the yard, knocked on doors, and drank from garden hoses—before life went full digital.

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    who we are

    who we've been

    who we will be

    We believe in complexity and intersectionality. We believe in the Yes/And. 
    We believe that sharing space, time, and our stories are tools for liberation. That writing—real, reflective, rooted writing—is a way to name ourselves, to remember or rediscover what we’ve been taught to forget. 

    We’re not here to perform identity—we’re here to explore it. To sit in complexity. To hold grief and joy in the same breath. We believe that the stories we share and the questions we ask shape our future. 


    what we stand for

    Who we are
    looking for

    You think in stories, questions, and patterns. You watch the world and want to make meaning out of it. You write because it’s how you process, connect, and push back.

    We’re looking for contributors who bring perspective—not just opinions. Who can cut through the noise and land somewhere real. You don’t need to be a professional writer. But you need a voice. One that’s lived a little. One that doesn’t sound like everyone else.


    Fashion, beauty, and identity 

    Travel and personal growth

    The spaces we create (home, experiences, moments)

    Spirituality and how it shapes how we live. 

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      why lend us your voice?

      This is not a content mill. This is a collective. An archive. A cultural moment.


      visability

      be seen

      Your words deserve print. Something permanent. Something that doesn’t vanish in 24 hours.

      amplify

      be heard

      We don’t dilute work to fit trends. We protect your voice—and help it reach the right people.

      community

      be felt

      The right piece at the right time can shift something in someone. That’s what we’re here for.

      Our Editor and chief

      Trudi Lebron is the author of The Antiracist Business Book, and the Founder of The Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching. Through her writing, mentorship, facilitation, and curriculum, Trudi inspires us to confront and explore who we’ve been, who we are, and who we will be. 


      Former teen mom, high-school opt-out, rule breaker, and wayfinder Trudi is known for her ability to make difficult conversations opportunities to get to know ourselves and each other better. Bougie Feral is a creative expression of the work she’s been doing for years. Challenging, connecting, exploring, wondering, imagining, dreaming, and liberating.  


      trudi lebron

      Author | Founder

      about
      our audience

      Our audience is made up of bold, brilliant women and non-binary folks ages 35–55 who have lived enough to know who they are—and aren’t afraid to show it. They’re multi-layered, a little rebellious, and deeply uninterested in playing by outdated rules. They crave real connection, creative expression, and spaces that celebrate their complexity, not shrink it. They’re the ones rewriting the narrative, mixing vintage soul with modern fire. If you’re looking for the cool kids' table—we built our own damn table, and everyone's invited.

      frequently asked questions

      Writer-to-Writer: Here's What You Should Know

      q: What kind of pieces are you looking for?

      Think: essays, hot takes, interviews, nostalgia bombs, cultural commentary, and anything that feels feral with a purpose. We love smart storytelling with a side of sass, soul, or strange. If it makes you feel something—rage, joy, freedom—it probably belongs here.

      Q: Is this a paid gig or a passion project?

      This is a paid opportunity, baby. We believe in valuing creative work and putting money where the magic is. You'll get compensated for your contribution—because feral doesn’t mean free labor.

      Q: Who’s the Bougie Feral reader, anyway?

      Our readers are women and non-binary babes, ages 35–55, who have zero interest in being boxed in. They're bold, seasoned, soulful, and looking for stories that reflect their layered, real-ass lives. If your writing speaks to the rebels, the deep feelers, and the ones who don’t follow the rules—that’s our people.

      Let's write together

        We're always excited to partner with writers on cool projects that push creative boundaries.

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