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Recently I was confronted with a question that caused me to take a closer look at my cultural and generational upbringing. Being of Puerto Rican descent and working in Hollywood as a line producer puts me in a somewhat uncommon position. To put it bluntly, it’s rare. And it did …

All too often, young professionals hear the advice “fake it ‘til you make it.” There’s an assumption that you’ll eventually succeed in your chosen field if you just project confidence and continue to press forward. However, there’s a hard limit to faking it. At a certain point, “faking it ‘til …

The fight for online privacy is off to a brisk start in 2023…on the other side of the Atlantic. The Netherlands is pushing tech companies to adopt stronger privacy policies. It has also put TikTok on notice about data flows to China. Meta lost its most recent case in EU …

For many people, including myself, our social media feed feels like a safe space — a place where those you follow, and those who follow you, are ideologically aligned. TikTok and its famous ‘For You’ algorithm has taken this idea of an internet safe space even further by presenting users …

When you are constantly working, there is an overflow of worry, restlessness, ideas and much more. As an entrepreneur, stress and anxiety are experiences that you go through sometimes every hour of the day. But don’t forget to smile, because I have come to give you some great news that …

There is arguably nothing more important to the success of a business than the war for talent. Bad leadership can kill even the best businesses, while great leadership can buoy a company selling mids. As a still relatively young industry, the legal cannabis industry finds itself grappling with an interesting …

The rise of the creator economy has opened up new avenues for Disabled people to participate in the workforce and escape the poverty cycle that Disabled people are often forced to be caught up in. Social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram provide Disabled creators with a platform …

We break bread to bring people together. A timeless tradition to unite over food, sharing our stories, listening to others, laughing, crying, problem-solving, rejoicing and whatever else that may come through us into that space. For generations, people have stepped outside to share a joint in the cover of a …

In New Zealand this past New Year’s Eve 2022-2023, a wealthy American hosted a private fireworks display for his family and guests on their country ranch in Queensland. As soon as the fireworks display began, things went terribly wrong. A fire swept across the mountainside, frightening pets and angering neighbors …

Imagine the kind of person who would read this article: “No cannabis emoji? No problem. Here are 11 Stealth Emojis You Can Use for Weed.” Overthinking aside, the first image that pops into your head is probably something like this: a millennial man sitting on his couch where he gets …