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The Right Conversation About Sustainable Living

Success

Idiom dissection wasn’t how I had planned to begin this story before my phone interview with Daron Babcock. Babcock visited Bonton for the first time in 2011. So in 2012, he sold his house in Frisco (a suburb of Dallas), quit his job of eight years, and moved to one of the poorest areas in Dallas. “It For Babcock, it wasn’t.

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2nd Annual MBO Partners State of Independence Study

Small Business Labs

.   The study consisted of two national, statistically significant surveys as well as several focus groups and dozens of one-on-one interviews with independent workers.   Key findings include: The independent workforce grew from 16 million in 2011 to 16.9 million in 2012.

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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

Success

On a sunny March day in his hometown of Chicago, Chance the Rapper makes his way to The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for our interview and his SUCCESS photo shoot. In 2016, he co-created the Warmest Winter project, which created coats that doubled as sleeping bags for the homeless. Chance the Rapper never had a Plan B.

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Product/Program Promotion Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned Expert Interview

Stephanie LH Calahan

  I'm interviewing various industry experts and asking them about their product or program launches.  In 2011 Long Island Business News named her among '50 Most Influential. Women in Business' In January 2012 she was added to ‘Who’s Who: 100. Now you can! Associates.

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AZVAs the Podcast: Spending Money to Make Money—Where to Draw the Line?

Loosely Speaking

Interview: Katie interviews Mary Hawkes , Director, Yavapai County Branch Better Business Bureau on how to evaluate your choices when it comes to professional education. By the way, during the interview you’ll hear a strange noise, which is the sound of an earthquake, quite rare for our area. Department of Education.

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Tiny Buddha – The Book, Interview with Lori Deschene

Brilliantly Better

And now I have the honor to introduce you to the same person, by the means of an interview. The reason behind this interview is the launch of the book. So, without any further ado, I will give you now Lori Deschene (look for the end of the interview, though, because there is also a giveaway ). Hold on, though. Why Buddha?

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Beyond the Music: DJ Steve Aoki Taps Into Tech and Brain Advocacy Through the Aoki Foundation

Success

From biology to the ‘Singularity’ Founded in 2012, the Aoki Foundation raises awareness about brain health and longevity , focusing on new gene therapies, regenerative medicine and organ and tissue engineering and vitality. By 2011, Aoki was doing about 300 shows a year and has continued to do so with some breaks for self-care.

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