As humans, we’re born curious and it’s in our nature to be constantly growing. That personal evolution happens in unexpected encounters, by people and places that inspire us, that trigger a sense of self-exploration. Through expanding our geographic horizons, and learning the stories and journeys of others, we slow down (even for that one article) to dream of life outside of our insular bubble. And continue the lifetime pursuit of “always a student”.
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What It’s Like Being Iranian in the West
On feeling America-branded in the motherland.
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Hilary McCain: The Highs and Lows of Founding a CBD Startup
An interview with Sweet Reason founder Hilary McCain Once the purview of hippies and headshops, CBD has recently gone mainstream. CBD (aka Cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive element of the marijuana p...
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Anoushka Florence on the Revolutionary Power of Women’s Circles
Anoushka Florence carries herself like a mythical being. Just look at her Instagram and you’ll see what I mean. When she meets me at my hotel in London, I am struck by her warm, expansive energy. I...
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The Best Spots to #DoGoodWerk in London
According to a recent poll, only 6% of people in the UK work 9 to 5 jobs – a staggering stat, until you consider the freelancers, entrepreneurs and flexible hour policies that make working remotely...
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In the Studio with Artist Marie Khouri
On Art, Multiculturalism, and Motherhood “Sometimes I get shivers thinking, ‘What if I hadn’t found my art?’” says sculptor Marie Khouri, sitting among dozens of pieces of her artwork in her home ...
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Charlie Green is Changing the Way Businesses Work
On a grey November day in London, I meet 49-year-old Charlie Green in the lobby of one of the 51 buildings that belong to his company, The Office Group. Despite the refined elegance of the space, t...
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The Best Spots to #DoGoodWerk in New York City
As a freelancer, sometimes the best way to spark a new idea or rejigger your perspective is to get a change of scenery. New York has an abundance of co-working spaces but if you're not a member, t...
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Sean Partlow’s 100-Hour Work Week
Sometimes life pivots; other times it comes full circle. The path of Victoria-based landscape designer, café owner, and plant expert Sean Partlow took very much the latter route. “Growing up, my g...
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Werking Well with Singer Songwriter Tei Shi
At The Werk, we believe you can’t talk about work or wellness in a vacuum. We know that our careers, our creative goals, our physical health, our mental health, and our self-care practices are all ...
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MARY YOUNG Wants You to Love Yourself
The lingerie designer on what self-care actually looks like Three years ago, Mary Young published a post of herself in her underwear on Instagram. Not totally crazy, given that she was (and still i...
