In Review: Agenda for Women, Inventive Reuse, and Other Things on Our Minds
This summer has proven to be one of contrasts. In the face of the pandemic, we’ve constrained the way we move about while we’ve expanded our capacity for learning. We’ve opened ourselves to new paradigms and embodied what it truly means to be present. This here-and-now mindset has unveiled a wealth of discoveries. Here’s what’s been fortifying us during this unprecedented season.
And in case you missed any, we rounded up our most recent stories.
Eva Yazhari, founder
“The premiere issue of this print magazine walks through the case for climate action and investment now. It presents many different facts on recycling, clean energy solutions, and policies that are working.”
Conservation Efforts
“I am starting to transition to the next level of household conservation, such as using cloth napkins and package-free beauty products, like bar soap versus shower gel. Seeing how the clean beauty industry is becoming more aware of this has me greatly inspired. (For instance, Tata Harper now has re-usable face cream jars.)”
“This documentary series, co-produced by ESPN and Netflix, focuses on the career of Michael Jordan and his intense last season with the Chicago Bulls. Not only does it make me feel nostalgic for another decade of my life, I love watching and being inspired by people at the top of their game.”
Mathilde Beniflah, associate
“When politicians release a plan for ‘women's issues,’ it's usually just about abortion and gender discrimination. Joe Biden released a plan with over 100 points that effectively demonstrate that most issues are, in fact, women's issues. This Glamour article covers it well.”
“Sundara Fund, a wonderful non-profit that brings economic opportunities to women, launched their first ever social innovation fund: Rise by Sundara. RISE is designed to support budding female entrepreneurs based in emerging economies who are working to improve water, hygiene, and sanitation in their communities. Each fellow receives a year of virtual training, pro bono consulting, mentorship, and a $5,000 seed grant. It's a perfect complement to the nonprofit's original mission.”
“I recently learned about this non-profit and movement, which serves to empower female founders and funders by amplifying their voices.”
Stacey Lindsay, editorial director
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
“Every sentence written by Ta-Nehisi Coates fills me with a weighted sense of gratitude. A luminous, profound writer, he informs, unveils, and somehow unearths questions that—I believe—leave us, his readers, charged to be better humans.”
“How I Got Out of (a Lot of) Credit Card Debt”
“This transparent account of working one’s way out of debt is such a refreshingly honest and brave take on a dark subject. Written by Pauleanna Reid, it’s an insightful, quick, informative read.”
I started following this storytelling community several months ago and have become so engrossed in all that it offers. Their interactive webinars offer you a front-row seat to workshops and conversations with some of the most incredible progressive creatives, including Roxanne Gay and Rachel Cargle.
In our latest stories:
We spoke with Anu Gupta about using mindfulness and empathy to break biases.
We unveiled the meaning and business imperative of due diligence.
We chatted with Adam Bendell, CEO of Toniic, about creating deeper connections across the global impact investing community.
And we explored the vital role that art plays in breaking assumptions, provoking new ideas, and creating systemic change.
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