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Don’t Skip That Work-From-Home Lunch Break—Here’s Why

The pandemic work-from-home shift sent lunch to the bottom of to-do lists for many newly remote workers. Even though there was access to fresh food in household fridges, priorities changed in the scramble. Stopping to eat lunch was one of them. However, this lunch break dilemma dates back pre-pandemic. In 2019, two-thirds of millennials reported […]

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No Pain, No Gain: Theragun Founder Jason Wersland on the Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing

What do Gal Gadot, Rob Gronkowski and Diddy have in common? How about Chelsea Handler, DJ Khaled and Cristiano Ronaldo? It’s not a riddle, or the setup for a bad joke, though the answer is more specific than, “They’re hugely famous.” All of these A-listers—actors, musicians, athletes—are obsessed with Theragun. The ubiquity of the Theragun—an

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Feel Guilty for Taking a Sick Day? You’re Not Alone, but It Shouldn’t Be the Norm

It’s happened to the most successful among us: You wake up, maybe in the middle of the night or maybe past your alarm, with those dreaded symptoms. Maybe you are achy or coughing, or have a fever and a serious headache. You wonder how you’re ever going to pull yourself out of bed and make

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Mergers and Acquisitions: Everything You Need to Know About Expanding Your Business Portfolio

In 2021, Hornblower Group, a global leader in world-class experiences and transportation, announced the launch of City Experiences, a water- and land-based portfolio of offerings. The company achieved this launch by merging with Walks, a leading sightseeing tours operator, and Devour Tours, a European food tour company. Hornblower Group became a combined entity of one-of-a-kind

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The Evolution of Bertony Faustin, Oregon’s First Black Winemaker

This is not a story about wine.  However, it does feature 15 acres of grapes growing on 50 acres of land in the west hills of Portland, Oregon; two tasting rooms tucked into the borders of the famed Willamette Valley; and a farmer in Carhartt overalls driving a tractor through verdant fields. Bertony Faustin, the

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What Is Professional Development? We Unpack the Essentials

Have you found yourself at a career crossroads? Maybe you feel stuck at your job or unsatisfied with your advancement. You’re not alone. For millions, degrees and experience aren’t enough to build lasting fulfillment and growth. To move from simply “getting by” to reaching your full potential, you may want to ask yourself: What is

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In the Spirit of Giving Back: Socorro Tequila’s Philanthropic Efforts in Jalisco

Pablo Antinori felt his first high in the fall of 2020.  Antinori and his Socorro Tequila co-founder, Josh Irving, were outside of a convent in Jalisco, Mexico. They had just spent hours inside: Antinori had shared snacks with the orphaned children who lived there, and Irving roller-skated with them. They spent hours showering kids with

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Maximize Your Potential With a Personal Development Plan

Personal development fosters individual growth while enhancing skills and self-awareness. It can facilitate adaptability to life’s changes, maximize your potential and contribute to fulfilling your personal and professional aspirations. The result can lead to a more enriched and purposeful life. But maximizing your potential requires a sound and strategic approach, which is where creating a

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“Fire and Soul” Podcast Host Michelle Sorro Awakens to Her True Calling

Michelle Sorro’s hands shook uncontrollably. Beads of sweat dripped down her back. Terror ran through her veins. Pain had consumed the entrepreneur, podcast host and transformation guide, an aid in the journey to higher consciousness. She was at a crossroad. It had been seven weeks since the last episode of her podcast, Fire and Soul,

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