This paying-it-forward company, The Giving Keys, creates purpose-driven products — imprinting words like love, believe, faith and courage — onto reused keys that stand as testament to what is possible. When we embrace ‘our’ word, we can then give it to another — and best yet, … [Read more...] about The Giving Keys | Employing the Homeless, Paying Inspiration Forward
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Architecture and Humanity | The Conscious Urbanism of Kunlé Adeyemi
African architect Kunlé Adeyemi expresses a deep passion for social progress through his ground-breaking designs and urban planning — NLÉ is an architecture, design, and urbanism practice for developing cities and communities. Such is the elevator pitch on the website … [Read more...] about Architecture and Humanity | The Conscious Urbanism of Kunlé Adeyemi
Super Food Drive
Healthy food donations to improve the health of the hungry — Let’s face it — the majority of food drives, while well-intended, focus more on quantity than quality. Why can’t we focus upon both? Welcome SuperFood Drive — an organization committed to giving the gift of … [Read more...] about Super Food Drive
Belly Armor | Radiation Protection Blankets
Protective blankets to shield vital organs from everyday radiation — There’s no escaping technology, but there’s also no reason to not raise our awareness of everyday radiation exposure — and do something about it. Belly Armor has created apparel and accessories that shield … [Read more...] about Belly Armor | Radiation Protection Blankets
Into the Tribe | Being Adopted by a Native American Tribe
A professor's journey to becoming adopted by a Native American Tribe after a lifetime of building cross-cultural bridges — My life has existed at the crossroads of two cultures for more than three decades — one foot planted in the modern American paradigm and the other … [Read more...] about Into the Tribe | Being Adopted by a Native American Tribe
Nancy Pelosi: What Will It Take to Make a Woman President?
A Conversation with Nancy Pelosi about what it will really take to make a woman president — Four years ago, when I first began writing my book, What Will It Take to Make a Woman President? Conversations About Women, Leadership & Power, there were no female candidates … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi: What Will It Take to Make a Woman President?
Grab-N-Go Green | Eco Packaging
Grab-N-Go Green natural range, environmentally friendly eco packaging — Sometimes it’s just unavoidable — we’re traveling, eating on the go, and ultimately feeling like there are no options. So we cringe as we pick up our plastic silverware and take-out containers and carry … [Read more...] about Grab-N-Go Green | Eco Packaging
Algalita | Raising Awareness of Ocean Pollution
Algalita: A ship with a mission to raise awareness of and reduce the mammoth plastic pollution in our oceans — When I first met Captain Charles Moore, Founder and Research Director of Algalita and author of Plastic Ocean, it was hard not to be distracted by his seemingly … [Read more...] about Algalita | Raising Awareness of Ocean Pollution
When One Door Closes | The Lopez Effect: Transforming Self & Community
Nadia Lopez transforms her life — and that of a struggling neighborhood — through the school she founded — Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brownsville, Brooklyn was born from the journey of my self-discovery and desire to create a learning institution that would honor … [Read more...] about When One Door Closes | The Lopez Effect: Transforming Self & Community
Garbage To Garden | Easy Curbside Composting
So easy you won't even get your hands dirty! — One man’s trash is another gardener’s gold! While most of us have good intentions when it comes to recycling, composting and taking care of our environment — we also know we can fall short in this department. Visiting a … [Read more...] about Garbage To Garden | Easy Curbside Composting
What if? | Localism & Social Enterprise — Michelle Long On The Keys to a Strong Economy
Michelle Long champions localism, local economies and values-driven enterprise as keys to a strong economy — It’s the second time in a month that I have the pleasure of being in the audience as Michelle Long, Executive Director of BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living … [Read more...] about What if? | Localism & Social Enterprise — Michelle Long On The Keys to a Strong Economy
The Sill | Brilliant Botanical Design
The Sill provides beautiful plant design, delivery, and care in New York City Who needs a green thumb when these guys are around? The Sill brings the outdoors in and creates live art installations at home or in office spaces. Whether it is matching the perfect … [Read more...] about The Sill | Brilliant Botanical Design
