Inspirational

Mister Rogers (and his mom!) reminded generations to “look for the helpers” amidst difficult or trying times. In the wake of not one but two devastating hurricanes along the East and Florida coasts the past month, the helpers are rich in numbers. While we certainly never want to downplay the more than 250 deaths (251 […]

Instagram has recently introduced a suite of updates aimed at transforming user interactions on the platform. Alongside its enhanced privacy features and other in-app improvements, the social media giant has now launched a brand-new digital profile card, providing a fresh and streamlined way for users to make connections, share their lives and improve the reach

As with past election years, 2024 has thus far been full of promises and threats from both sides of the political aisle. Taxes are always a common topic but have recently proven to be especially concerning as conversations arise about capital gains and estate tax changes.  Regardless of who wins the presidency in November, a

Britney Wittes was just 10 years old when she landed her first modeling gig. From there, her career took off almost overnight: She began booking job after job, working with top brands like Kohl’s, American Girl, Walgreens and Procter & Gamble, among others. But around the time she hit puberty, the calls started to slow

At Harvard University’s commencement ceremony this year, humanist chaplain Greg Epstein gave a blessing that was not religious in nature. “Take a deep breath, not because you earned it,” said Epstein. “You never have to earn breath. You deserve it because you are human.”  Epstein’s book, Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World’s Most Powerful

Picture this: You wake up one morning, reach for your smartphone to check your bank balance, and poof! Your life savings have vanished into the digital ether. Welcome to the brave new world of financial technology (fintech), where groundbreaking innovation and hair-raising risk walk hand in hand down the information superhighway. In recent years, fintech

It’s no surprise that having a disability has historically been perceived as a weakness. That’s how disabilities have been portrayed in both media and society as a whole.  This perception of disability has also found its way into the workplace—which, rooted in capitalism as it is, tends to prioritize productivity. This has resulted in widespread

LinkedIn is more buttoned-up and carefully curated than other social networking platforms tend to be. While we go to most social media sites to be entertained or catch up with loved ones, this prominently professional networking platform has staunchly remained as such. It’s a great place to catch up on career wins or meet people

Carolina García Jayaram, who’s among the 1% of philanthropic Latino leaders, is an unstoppable force in the nonprofit sector. As founding CEO of the Elevate Prize Foundation, her core belief in the power of activism to create positive movements in our society propelled her to pursue an altruistic career. With over two decades of experience

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is planning to close 444 outlets across North America due to a significant rise in underperforming establishments. These closures are a part of a broader growth strategy at 7-Eleven, with the company expected to achieve a $30 million increase in operating income this year as a result, according to Restaurant Business.