Culture Council

Throughout history, many artists have grappled with the tension between making money and maintaining artistic integrity —becoming financially well-off or remaining true to their creative spirit. That’s the “starving artist” mentality, which many artists today, be they musicians, actors, writers, etc., still deal with. Their fears are understandable. Record labels, …

Stepping into a leadership role for the first time can be as daunting as it is exciting. While many new leaders focus on achieving results, the most impactful lessons often come from what isn’t in the handbook — like how to build trust, recover from failure and communicate with clarity. …

I once heard a line in one of my favorite films, The Red Shoes: “It’s a far worse crime to have to steal than to be stolen from.” At the time, it struck me as poetic and unsettling. It challenged the way we view theft not as a matter of …

We live in an age where we have many avenues to voice our thoughts. In the business world, it can be tempting to want to contribute to the conversation whenever we can. Speaking up has a vital purpose in the business world, especially when people’s physical and emotional safety are …

With professional platforms like LinkedIn — and even more casual ones like Instagram and X — offering a vast pool of potential collaborators, clients and industry influencers, it’s never been easier to reach a wide audience and build your network. However, it takes more than just a well-maintained profile to …

Two years ago, I woke up on my birthday with this loud voice in my head telling me that everything was wrong. I was pretty shocked because I had never felt this disconnected. I built an entire career around personal branding, helping others to connect with their purpose and gain …

Culture, trends, music, art — all exist because of the creative efforts of those passionate about pursuing them. When harnessing this creativity for business, you may need to approach management in a different way. Whether it’s giving them the space they need to exercise that creativity or balancing that with …

As businesses expand beyond their hometown markets, maintaining an authentic connection to their local roots can become a challenge. Growth — especially on a national or global scale — often brings pressure to standardize messaging, streamline operations and appeal to a broader audience. Staying true to the community that shaped …

The world’s plastic crisis isn’t simply environmental; it’s existential. A recent study in the journal Nature Medicine found that brain samples contained 10 times more microplastics (equivalent to a plastic spoon) than the other organs that were studied. Throughout the human body, toxic chemicals in plastics are causing cancer and …

As business leaders, we might sometimes find ourselves in a loop of negativity. That’s understandable, given the challenges of running a business. Our negative thinking might lead us to think that we’re worse off in the present than we ever were in the past. In fact, there’s a term for …