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How Maya Penn Became One of the Most Socially Conscious Entrepreneurs of Gen Z

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That company is Maya’s Ideas—a sustainable fashion brand Penn started by upcycling old clothing and recycled materials to make tops, hats, scarves and neck warmers. Maya’s Ideas uses organic, recycled and vintage materials to create clothing and accessories. Additionally, she has published her first book, You Got This!

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Best of the Best: How to Create a Personal Brand Like DJ Khaled

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Eighteen minutes and 17 seconds into DJ Khaled’s Zoom interview with SUCCESS , his voice was briefly drowned out by what sounded like the unmistakable roar of a lion. Dreams aren’t always safe after they come true, even if that’s usually the point where the book or the movie comes to an end. A motorcycle whizzing past? Endorsements.

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Hearth: A Writer Explores the Concept of Home During Her Early Career as a Writer in Delhi, Mumbai and the U.S.

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Roti, Kapda aur Makaan” (food, clothing and shelter) was the political cry of independent India’s socialism in the 1960s and ’70s (including a Hindi film with the same title). After I interviewed Britney Spears over email—a story that made the cover—I was done. Dinners were skipped or consisted of a cheap street meal.

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Donald Kelly—The Sales Evangelist—Is Out to Create a Community of World-Class Sellers

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He has a new book on the way, too, with an apt title: Sell It Like a Mango. I’ve seen everyone in my family do entrepreneurial things, whether it was reselling clothes they bought in the U.S., This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. million total downloads. It’s In His DNA.

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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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Blakely readily admits that she wasn’t the first woman to cut the feet off her pantyhose and wear them under her form-fitting clothes. She worked on her idea at night and on weekends, often skipping dinners, parties and other fun events to research patents and visit clothing manufacturers. Practicality is kind of her thing.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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In honor of the 125th anniversary of SUCCESS , we’re extending the spotlight beyond the household names to the everyday leaders who reflect the true value of our magazine: impacting others in a positive way. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins’ book and mandate to do and help and partner with people to change your world. . Amy Astaraee.

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Who am I?

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We looked at sofas, and I did Ikea runs for pot plants and magazine racks. I helped her choose outfits for big nights and select and then book restaurants for cosy dinner dates. My role was more ‘Surrogate Girlfriend’ for another client. He was young and shy and setting up home in the big smoke for the first time.

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