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I’d like to tell you about Roosevelt, who lives in the Caribbean. To earn a living, he sold candy to feed his eight kids, but he didn’t earn enough. So, one day, his brother suggested that he sell shoes. That suggestion changed his life, and with a steady income, he was able to provide for... READ MORE

The world can feel broken, but it’s probably felt like that to humans at times since the beginning. In the last 100+ years alone, we’ve had several world and regional wars, the Great Depression, significant economic downturns, and now lots of disruption from AI. That’s why looking at quotes on resilience helps boost mindset. In... READ MORE

Recently, I visited my family and stopped by Auntie Anne’s for a pretzel. It was nothing fancy, and I just needed a bit of a boost at the mall. When the cashier rang up the pretzel, she motioned to the POS machine so I could tap my phone, and as she said it, she told... READ MORE

When business leaders ask me about the most valuable lessons I’ve learned about leadership, I think they expect me to talk about the hard-won wisdom that’s earned in the board or conference rooms. But candidly, my leadership journey started much earlier with the lessons that came from my father. Everyone called him “Mr. Fix-It,” and... READ MORE

Every day, our team works with creative and even scrappy nonprofits, making an impact in their communities. So many large and small organizations do incredible work across our country. But a big question is how to measure impact, especially if you’re a team member of a small organization or one with limited financial resources to... READ MORE

The Netflix documentary Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy remains an unsettling film about the power of corporations that explores the impact of consumerism on our purchasing habits. Every day, corporations manipulate us into believing that we’re missing out on the latest trends, but we can resolve this by buying more and more. Fast fashion is... READ MORE

For generations, the idea and actions of making donations have been integral to our communities. The thought of giving to a good cause shows generosity, community, and selflessness. Still, donations alone won’t save our social issues. And as a result of AI and its power, it’s essential for nonprofits to innovate and get out of... READ MORE

I regularly travel to all sorts of places worldwide for business. My team at Funds2Orgs and Sneakers4Good works with governments around the globe. We advocate for important issues, including educational awareness and human rights. We also seek policies supporting the quality reuse market and ethical business practices. Over the years, I’ve ensured that my brands... READ MORE

People are worried during tough economic times, and they talk of inflation or even stagflation, which could lead to job losses. It is precisely during these times when there’s concern about interest rates and job security that one should consider how to save money quickly. The fact is that being liquid and having as much... READ MORE

I’ve traveled regularly to and from Costa Rica, and during that time, I’ve worked on a book about fast fashion and the reuse economy. We have a significant global waste problem that is killing the planet and adversely affecting living beings. What if I told you that between 100 to 150 billion pieces of clothing... READ MORE

I started my work life at a job in a work-study program when I was 15 years old. That first job was at GallenKamp Shoes, and little did I fully appreciate at the time that it would be the spark for my career. Decades later, after climbing the corporate ladder and founding a multi-million global... READ MORE