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Resilience Stories: After Her Father Was Deported, She Bought and Expanded His New Jersey Restaurant

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I was equipped with both and strong leadership skills that could help me succeed anywhere. “If She left her job, withdrew every cent of her 401(k), and bought her father’s Peruvian restaurant, El Gordo. Look how popular Mexican food, Asian food, Italian food restaurants are. My goal is to build a national chain,” Morales says.

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Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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According to APA’s 2022 Work and Wellbeing Survey , 81% of individuals will be on the lookout for workplaces that support mental health when they apply for jobs in the future. In February, to coincide with Time to Talk Day, the restaurant chain Nando’s launched a mental health support service for its 18,000 U.K.

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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These students can choose between courses that teach both core soft skills, such as “ communications ” or “community and culture,” and hard technical skills. Many crew members found work at grocery stores and restaurants. They yearned for more and they knew they had the skill set to accomplish more.

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8 Travel Destinations for Wellness, Relaxation and Rejuvenation

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An interactive equine program helps you unlock your creativity , improve your communication skills and let go of behaviors that don’t serve you. Photo courtesy Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel Agritourism and wellness go hand in hand at Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel , a rural hotel sprawling with manicured gardens, courtyards and farm-to-fork restaurants.

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Finding Joy and Friendship in a Pandemic-Induced Hobby

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I’m driving home from one of Atlanta’s popular new restaurants. It was the inaugural Stitch Club Atlanta meeting of 2022, a group that meets the third Thursday of the month to needlepoint with each other. Skilled needleworkers mix decorative stitches, thread types and even beads to create intricate handheld works of art.

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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. I still get that at this point. Tell us about that.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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Unfortunately, the entire experience was spoiled by an incident at a popular breakfast restaurant. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2022 issue of SUCCESS magazine. It was a short trip, and I was looking forward to visiting the “Live Entertainment Capital of The World.” What brings you to town?”

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