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 … [Read more...] about Fierce Forward | Jewelry with a purpose
Noteworthy
Best Self's roundup of noteworthy initiatives, products, apps and organizations doing good stuff in the world. Know of something shout-out-able? Please share! Email us at [email protected]
OMG I Can Meditate!
Meditation App As we navigate through our busy lives full of stressors and to-do lists, manufacturing excuses as to why we are not connecting to our zen selves on a daily basis, meditation coach Lynne Goldberg has created the antidote. The effects of meditation are undeniable … [Read more...] about OMG I Can Meditate!
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 … [Read more...] about Read Indeed | Nonprofit Literacy Organization
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 … [Read more...] about Soul Camp | Adult Sleep-Away Camp
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 … [Read more...] about Empowering Women | Thread Works
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 … [Read more...] about Kids For Peace | Conscious Engagement
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, … [Read more...] about How Good | The App For Ethical Food
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 … [Read more...] about Emerging Women | Power Circles
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 … [Read more...] about In Pursuit Of Magic
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 … [Read more...] about Hooray Puree | Nutrition Made Easy
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 … [Read more...] about The Hawn Foundation | Mindfulness & Youth
Resqwalk | The App For Animals
Attention Animal Lovers and Walkers! This is a no brainer…trust me. Just do it! ResQwalk is helping animals one step at a time and all you have to do is walk, they’ve got the rest covered. Once you have downloaded their FREE App, you can choose an animal shelter or rescue to … [Read more...] about Resqwalk | The App For Animals
