Psilocybin — the main psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms — is the most famous and best-studied psychedelic substance. But beyond psilocybin, there are many other psychedelic compounds, some naturally occurring, some made in labs. Scientists, mental health professionals and individual psychonauts are exploring these alternate psychedelics for their psychological benefits, …
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In the competitive landscape of public relations, understanding how to develop a good pitch for your business is essential. From telling a compelling story to leveraging effective data and statistics, the content and delivery of your pitch could help your company stand out from the countless other pitches members of …
Read More »Creators Could Rule the Fortune 500 in the Next Decade
For decades, America’s Fortune 500 has been ruled by executives with a predictable pedigree: ambitious leaders who have cut their teeth in entrepreneurship or worked their way up to a top seat. It may be ironic then, that the advancement of technology through some of the brightest minds in business, …
Read More »Feeling Stressed? 17 Ways Business Leaders Can Effectively Manage Their Mental Health
Leading a company can be an exhilarating and fulfilling experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges and pressures. When you’re a business leader, maintaining good mental health is crucial for both personal well-being and effective decision-making. To that end, 17 Rolling Stone Culture Council members explore …
Read More »What Is Warm Crypto?
I first heard the term “warm crypto” from former Time magazine president Keith Grossman during an NFT fundraiser he led on Twitter in 2022 for the charity New York Cares. (Full disclosure: Author donated to a past New York Cares charity NFT project.) Grossman used his media influence to raise …
Read More »Brands Talk Too Much — It's Time to Shift From Storytelling to Storyliving
Talk is cheap; actions speak. Storytelling is paramount to a brand’s narrative. But marketing’s emphasis on this single facet neglects a fundamental human reality: People must live a story for it to matter to them. Your target audience needs more than to hear your narrative; they need to lose themselves …
Read More »How To Make Sure Your Company Never Fails
I’ve been an entrepreneur my whole life, successfully selling two companies by the time I was 26. Today, I’ve helped over 4,500 brands soar with a revolutionary marketing model at a brand I founded called Hawke Media. There have been different iterations of my entrepreneurial endeavors, but not one company …
Read More »The Right to Education Is a Key to Freedom
We must promote higher standards for education in the U.S. An overemphasis on memorized, regurgitated data and test-based curricula has driven the deterioration of the American education system. The ability to question, think freely, and consider varying viewpoints has been squashed. In the 1960s and 1970s, American education was a …
Read More »How to Ensure Your Summer Event Will Be an Experience to Remember
Summertime brings a vibrant array of festivals, outdoor events, fairs, concerts and more. This means hosting a successful event during this lively season requires careful planning and attention to detail to make it stand out. Here, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share the factors that contribute to a flourishing summertime …
Read More »Integrating After Peak Experiences
Peak experiences and creative flow states can be exhilarating and life-altering. They open our eyes to new possibilities and inspire self-assessment, often leading us down a path bursting with potential. However, amid this newfound enthusiasm, many people encounter a sudden drop in momentum. They might find themselves feeling depressed, discouraged …
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