If you have reached a point in your career where you are offered distribution for your content, you may be wondering what to do next. There are a number of important questions to ask, and it’s crucial to approach the right person to find honest answers. It will take some …
Read More »How Business Leaders Can Encourage More Sustainable Fashion Practices
The amount of clothing that ends up in landfills is astounding — and sobering. Textile waste is a serious global issue. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in 2018, “14.5 million tons of textiles were landfilled and incinerated,” with clothing “being the main source” in the United States …
Read More »Gen Z's Curiosity Fingerprint for the Future
Gen Z is severely misunderstood. Every generation above them complains: they’re glued to their phones, they don’t care about politics, they don’t ask enough questions, they don’t think critically, they’re not observant, and so on. People who think this way are undervaluing the potential and promise of Gen Z, especially …
Read More »How Public Relations Helped Shape the Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages
As today’s society becomes increasingly more aware of the negative effects of alcohol, non-alcoholic beverages have witnessed a surge in popularity among young, health-conscious individuals exploring sober-curious lifestyles. Last year, the non-alcoholic beverage industry’s response was to introduce over 70 new products to satiate demand for healthier alternatives to their …
Read More »<strong>Giving Back is a Business's Moral Responsibility</strong>
I believe that you can’t give enough — as long as it’s done right. When my wife and I founded BodyGuardz, we wanted it to be about the people, always. We were determined to create an environment where people were prioritized over profits. As our company grew, we felt inspired …
Read More »The Power of Sound: Are We Really Listening?
Ever since the dawn of time, sound has been a unifying force allowing us to tap deep into the emotions that lie buried within. Through chanting, preaching, celebrating, crying, dancing and living, we forge connections with sound that resonate with our souls and that help us to liberate our emotions. …
Read More »Leaders Are Navigators, Not Drivers
Leaders are like navigators, not drivers. I had a realization of this lesson during a recent trip to the Bahrain for Grand Prix. It wasn’t from the actual work event I was involved in but from the experience of driving to and from the event. We encountered various challenges such …
Read More »The Evolution of an Indian Superhero and How Creators Can Find Their Own Story
Pavitr Prabhakar’s big-screen debut in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseis a defining moment for India’s pop-culture eco-system that’s been nearly two decades in the making. In 2004, in collaboration with Marvel, I created and co-wrote the comic seriesSpider-Man: Indiawith my co-creators, Suresh Seetharaman and acclaimed Indian artist Jeevan J. Kang. As …
Read More »The Evolution of Pre-Rolls in the Cannabis Market and Culture
Pre-rolls, those familiar cannabis staples enjoyed by enthusiasts and novices alike, have experienced a remarkable evolution within cannabis culture. From their humble beginnings as hand-rolled joints passed among counterculture circles, pre-rolls have transitioned into a prominent product category, reflecting the shifting dynamics of cannabis consumption. Given how far we’ve come …
Read More »Innovation Is Elevating US College Sports Globally
College sports are experiencing a popularity boom, not only in America but across the world. The reason? Incredible innovation has made college athletics one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment. If I asked you whether the New Orleans Saints or the LSU Tigers had a bigger fan base, you’d probably …
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