BENJAMIN HAWES

Why I Always Tell People I’m Having A Great Day (Even If I’m Not)

My Coming Out Story — Six Years Later

Today is the first day of LGBT Pride Month, and I had the realization that I have been openly…

I Just Did A 30 Day Mind and Body Reset (and How You Can Too)

Here’s Why I Decided To March for Women

As I marched through the streets of our nation’s capital this weekend, I couldn’t help but…

So Here I Am: Ben’s Reactions to Election Results

So Here I Am: Ben’s Reactions to Election Results

November 10, 2016; 5:44AM

Headshots: My Idea For A Dream Karaoke Bar

Ever since I saw the movie “Burlesque” with Cher and Christina Aguilera, I have been…

16 of Ben’s Kick-Ass New Year’s Resolutions For 2016

For many years now, NYE has just been my favorite day of the year. I joke that the reason I like it is because it’s the only day of the year when we can talk about ourselves and nobody is the outsider. But in reality, it’s kind of true! I…

An Open Letter To My Mom

As I grow older, I have realized the great number of lessons and values you have shown me. There are about three million things that I know that I wouldn’t have known if it weren’t for you. I will always clearly remember the things you have done to show me how hard I need to work and…

I Decided To Stay In New York… Here’s Why!

It was about a year ago that I finally made the concrete plan to move to New York…