On Tuesday, August 4, a pair of explosions rocked the capital city of Beirut, with the second large enough to be felt 150 miles away, in Cyprus. The cause of the explosions in Lebanon’s capital city is still undetermined at this time, but the impact is already being felt on a mass scale. In addition to killing at least 100 people and…
For decades, leaders were expected to focus on one thing: financial results. But we are now in the midst of an ethical revolution. Leaders are increasingly held accountable for poor behavior, and companies are pushed by employees, governments, and customers to step up and adopt a multi-stakeholder approach that serves social purposes as well as investor demands. Canned codes of…
How to Keep Your Skin Healthy and Glowing at Home After a full week of social distancing and spending most of the day inside, you, like so many others, might be wondering why your skin isn’t glowing like it usually does. You might be wondering, I’m staying home, I’m not coming into contact with pollutants and sunshine — I’m not even…
Fresh and Light Tropical Acai Bowl Acai bowls make a delicious, cool, and anti-oxidant rich breakfast that is perfect for your busy schedule! Acai bowls are like a smoothie in a bowl! It’s kind of like having healthy ice cream for breakfast They are so refreshing and give you a nice boost of energy. Oatmeal and cream of wheat, move…
Michelle Obama Is Hosting a Brand-New Relationship Podcast Is Michelle Obama stepping into Esther Perel’s shoes? The former first lady’s newly announced Spotify podcast—which will feature weekly conversations with Valerie Jarrett, Michele Norris, Conan O’Brien, and other renowned figures about the relationships that have shaped them—suggests as much. Of course, Obama’s podcast likely won’t get into the nitty-gritty of romantic relationships to…
Why Social Awareness And Empathy Take Constant Work Empathy is a lifelong process. Anyone who knows me knows I’m an outspoken feminist. But once upon a time, I scratched my head and questioned why we needed feminism. “Shouldn’t we just advocate egalitarianism—equality for everyone?” I asked. I wasn’t fully aware of the multitude of issues specific to women, both overt…
Anything-Goes Green Goddess Salad This pick-your-own-protein salad is all about the green goddess dressing, an herby, punchy, creamy green sauce that originated in San Francisco in the 1920s. It’s just as delicious as it is versatile: You can use any combo of tender herbs (cilantro, mint, basil, parsley, dill, tarragon, chives), cultured dairy (yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, labneh, crème fraîche),…
Kirsty Godso Shows How to Master the At-Home Workout Without Equipment “I miss the gym, but I’m good at being creative,” Kirsty Godso, the Nike Master Trainer and founder of Made Of protein powder, says with a laugh. Now, without battle ropes and gymnastic rings at her disposal, Godso, who’s been social distancing at home in her Manhattan apartment, has been keeping her svelte…
How Hiring Women and Moms Propels Economic Recovery This week I spent time with a friend I admire highly – Trina Limpert, formerly Global President of Women for eBay. She now heads RizeNext, with a vision of raising up a new generation of diverse technologists, executives, and directors. Since mid-2019, she’s been training companies in the creation of diversity and impact initiatives that drive…
Fashion Meets Activism With Cara Santana’s New Collection Actress, entrepreneur, producer, writer and activist Cara Santana is striking out on her own and out of the shadow of big retailers by creating her own fashion collection, to be sold online directly to consumers a price point of under $100. The collection was set to launch as a second season in partnership with Kohl’s, but due…
