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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. Today, Penn serves as founder and CEO. Photo courtesy of Maya Penn.

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3 Companies That Give Back to the Community Year-Round

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GivingTuesday, held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States, inspires the public and businesses to donate to charitable organizations. Bombas co-founders Randy Goldberg and David Heath, however, launched a community-oriented company that, as of 2023, has donated 100 million clothing items. billion for U.S.-based

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The Organizer Sees It Differently

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by I went clothes shopping last week with a friend who had volunteered to help me upgrade my image. I haven't been completely happy with my professional look and she has a great eye for clothes. First she asked me to find pictures of clothes that I liked and identify what colors I liked and hated.

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What NOT to get your assistant this year for administrative professionals day

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I say capable because I feel that administrative professional’s day is a day about acknowledging someone who does a great job for your organization and deserves a little extra recognition. Clothing – Your assistant is fashionable and always looks sharp, great gift then, right?

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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

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You’ll outgrow it like your baby clothes, and then you have a choice to either try to contort yourself back into it or to leave.” Instead, maybe you’ll find fulfillment in volunteering and becoming an integral part of someone else’s organization. This article was published in June 2013 and has been updated.

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Social marketing 101: respond to your customers about social issues too

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Does your organization have a Facebook page where a customer can either “Like” or become “Friends”? The company now claims to have organized a Down Task Force establishing a traceability system of new procedures. Nowadays businesses are either riding the social media train or stranded at the depot.