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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. Productions.

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Sustainability, Well-being, and the Building Blocks of a Biophilic Workplace

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Providing a range of spatial, thermal, formal, and acoustical environments that prioritize health and well-being can make a workplace more attractive, making it commute-worthy. This article was originally written by Perkins&Will’s Leigh Christy for Work Design Magazine.

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

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But as all eyes are on mental health and wellness improvements in the workplace , employers are facing a new ethical dilemma: Should they pay candidates who interview? Although employers aren’t likely to offer to buy you new clothes, they might be open to a video interview rather than in person, which means your slippers will suffice.

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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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What started as an Etsy store expanded so substantially that celebrities such as Naomi Campbell and Candace Cameron Bure have worn her clothes in magazines , on TV and in their everyday lives. What I’ve come to learn since opening up about my mental health is that I’m not alone, and it does get better,” Deer said.

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

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Turns out, whether I was traveling on business or not, the likelihood of me being impacted by racism was still present. But unfortunately, even after this experience, I failed to realize the full range of ailments a poor work environment could have on my overall health. The importance of being an ally.

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10 Trailblazing Women Paving the Way for a Better Future

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It was presented to me by Dan Rather, which basically made my entire life. Interesting fact : The nonprofit has assisted over 1,500 survivors across North America who are financially burdened or living in communities underserved by the health care system. Department of Health and Human Services.

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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.” I can’t quit a steady job; it’s irresponsible for me to give up this paycheck and health benefits.’” When you do that, it puts you in the present. It’s the essence of engagement.

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