Welcome to Culturizm — your resource for culture, design, and contemporary living. We are two writers with different perspectives and the same commitment to content that is actually useful.

Meet Mila Forsythe

Mila Forsythe is a cultural writer and former literary editor based in Brooklyn. She holds a degree in Comparative Literature from NYU and has spent a decade writing about books, ideas, and the way contemporary culture shapes how we think. At culturizm.com, she covers the intersection of literature, art, and modern life.

Meet Derek Vance

Derek Vance writes about contemporary design, style, and the cultural forces behind aesthetic trends. Based in Chicago, he covers interior design and menswear with a focus on why certain looks emerge when they do and whether they are actually worth your attention.