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Slim & Husky’s Uses Their Artisan Pizza as a Means for Social Change and Community Empowerment

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Reed, they never knew it would one day inspire the business model for their fast-casual restaurant empire. It was, of course, far from it. Everyone at some point thinks about owning some sort of restaurant or hospitality venture. And it might just be the secret sauce of the trio’s remarkable success. “It GPA or higher.

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Magic Johnson’s Fast Break Into Business

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He was hoping for advice that would allow him to chart a different course. The second thing I learned is that if you want someone to be your mentor , you better be ready to listen and be humbled,” Johnson says. Seeking entrepreneur mentors The truth, Johnson says, is that many entrepreneurs are successful at something.

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The SUCCESS Interview: Francois Reihani and the Power of Building a Business Focused on Giving Back

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In this edition, Madison Pieper spoke with Francois Reihani, founder and CEO of La La Land Kind Cafe, a Dallas-based restaurant that empowers youth who have aged out of the foster care system through employment and mentorship opportunities. SM: So you started a poke restaurant. This Q&A has been edited for space and clarity.

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What Can Workplace Design Practitioners Learn From Human Psychology?

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Practically speaking, are there an ample amount of socially driven spaces where people from different generations (Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers, Millennials and Gen Z’ers) can come together for informal mentoring opportunities and to learn by experiencing? Does your workplace pay deference to all three types of spaces?

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. 1 spot in a billion-dollar company and mentoring many others to massive success. With the U.S. It’s the process she credits to helping her achieve the No.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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Find a mentor. Ask questions of mentors and peers. Ask restaurant servers for low-sodium options—you’d be surprised how eager they are to help. Look for low-sodium options at the grocery such as bread, deli items and, of course, fresh produce. Take stock and charge forward. Are any of those battles worth continuing?

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Experts Weigh in on 17 Investments for a Rich Life

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I always tell business people to think of themselves as Batman, the fearless leader representing their company, and a smart web solution as Robin, the trusty sidekick who has your back and is working for you when you’re in the field.” — Lorrie Thomas, CEO of Web Marketing Therapy and author of The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Online Marketing.

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