The Journal

Stories of becoming

Training, nutrition, Colombia and the 1% philosophy — editorial notes from the Phoenix Initiative.

Nutrition

Colombian Superfoods: 5 Fruits Worth Knowing Before You Land

Lulo, guanábana, uchuva, maracuyá, arazá — meet five Colombian fruits that turn an ordinary market stall into a masterclass in flavor, color and freshness.

February 12, 20265 min read

Training

What Boxing Teaches You Beyond the Ring

Boxing is not about violence — it is about confidence, boundaries and presence. Here is what happens when a woman learns to take up space, breathe under pressure and hit back.

February 6, 20264 min read

Foundation

Baking Dreams: Artisan Viennoiserie Training and a World-Cup First

Inside the Phoenix Initiative's artisan viennoiserie training in Huila: why the foundation teaches a craft of butter and patience, and what a first world-cup participation really means.

January 31, 20264 min read