Got hugs? — Could you imagine waiting 11 hours to receive one? Until you have experienced being in the presence of Amma’s energy, it is difficult to describe. Amma is not about religion. As she says, “my religion is love.” In whatever we practice, she simply asks that we go deeper within the values of faith and live by those…
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Kit and Ace | Luxe Technical Cashmere
A mission-driven brand pairs luxury technical cashmere with comfortable chic — Kit and Ace had me at “technical cashmere” and they aren’t kidding when they say, feeling is believing. The divine pairing of the softest thing you have ever worn with impeccable style, purpose and ease. There’s a new luxury in town – and this one goes right into your washing machine….
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Fierce Forward | Jewelry with a purpose
Fierce Forward isn’t all about trendy beads and style – it’s about a lifestyle of meaning, melding inspiration and empowerment in all aspects of life. When founder Ashley Johns’ life hit rock bottom, she made the choice to choose a different way. She slipped on a bracelet (that would change her life forever) as a reminder of her promise to…
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Read Indeed | Nonprofit Literacy Organization
Read Indeed is a nonprofit literacy organization and the vision of Maria Keller, a book-loving 15-year-old who wants to make the world a better place—one book at a time. Maria began Read Indeed when she was 8 years old and her original goal was to collect and distribute one million books to kids in need by the time she turned…
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Soul Camp | Adult Sleep-Away Camp
Well, my bags are packed and I’m ready to go…(feel free to sing along!). Camp is no longer just for kids. If you ever craved recapturing the essence that summer once held for you as a child – sun-kissed nose, whimsy, playfulness, the freedom to skip, to breathe, to dream – you are in luck. Set your cell phone aside,…
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Empowering Women | Thread Works
Empowering women in need through responsible employment Thread Works is a new online shop for textile home goods, with social purpose woven into their DNA. The brainchild of interior designer Nicole Ashey of Burlock Interiors, Thread Works looks to employ survivors of domestic violence to make ecologically and socially conscious home goods. The current product line is an assortment of…
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Kids For Peace | Conscious Engagement
“Kindness Matters” – This is the motto of Kids for Peace, a global nonprofit that provides a platform for young people to actively engage in socially conscious leadership, community service, arts, environmental stewardship and global friendship. Through Kids for Peace projects and programs, youth from all socio-economic backgrounds are empowered to become part of positive solutions leading to a healthy…
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How Good | The App For Ethical Food
Curious if your groceries are ethically sourced? A simple new app, How Good, delivers exactly that information in a quick, user-friendly snapshot. Just scan the barcode of the product, and you will get a summary, and deep details if you like, with regard to labor conditions, trade ethics, chemical use, environmental social impact, corporate transparency/integrity, and more. Being an enlightened…
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Emerging Women | Power Circles
Emerging Women / POWER CIRCLES: Real women. Real Power. This is not your mother’s book club. They say there is power in numbers, especially when we are connected and working together to build a tribe, and to align with our inner feminine super powers. Power Circles unite 7 diverse women (from entrepreneurs to executives) over the course of 6 months…
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In Pursuit Of Magic
Have spray paint, will make the world a more magical place. In Pursuit of Magic: two female street artists on a crusade to elevate consciousness and amplify meaning in the world. Have you ever randomly come across a message on a sidewalk or park bench spoke directly to you and made you smile – a message from the universe? When…
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Hooray Puree | Nutrition Made Easy
Plant-Pick-Puree-Package. Hooray Puree offers a real solution to a real problem. Whether it’s a school lunch or a meal at home in our own kitchens – who couldn’t use an added dose of vegetable nutrition? Their innovative product is shelf-stable for two years, and makes an economically viable, nutritionally sound option for greater reach to larger organizations – schools, universities,…
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The Hawn Foundation | Mindfulness & Youth
Goldie Hawn’s Hawn Foundation puts mindfulness into practice where it matters most – in our schools and with our youth. Its mission statement: “The Hawn Foundation transforms children’s lives by providing vital social and emotional learning programs to reduce stress and aggressive behavior, improve focus and academic performance, and increase resiliency for success in school and in life.” Goldie Hawn,…
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