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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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And thus in 2014, mumi was formed. Founded in 2019 by Courtney LeMarco, Black entrepreneur and entertainment industry veteran, MOTSI is a lifestyle brand offering sustainable swimwear, skin care and cosmetics designed to celebrate underrepresented forms of beauty. Number of employees: 4 Based in: Seattle. Richer Poorer.

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A 4-Question Guide to Unlock Your Creativity

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That is, even the folks who couldn’t think of anything to do with the paper clip besides holding papers together were just as likely to write and direct a successful play as the people who had loads of MacGyver-type tricks for the humble office-supply staple. Divergent thinking doesn’t always predict creativity. But it still counts.

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What I Learned the Year We (Nearly) Skipped Christmas

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She loathes whining in all of its forms, always emphasizing the value of dealing and doing. Jimmy Buffett’s island-inspired tunes became a staple in our house as she yearned for palm trees and warm sand. Growing up, my brothers and I heard every euphemism for grit you can imagine. But she made the best of things. I was dreaming, too.

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