Even after talking with her for just a few minutes, it’s clear that Carole Postal is passionate about helping children. For years, the longtime entrepreneur has been involved with Kids in Distressed Situations/Fashion Delivers, a nonprofit organization that donates new clothing, shoes, books, toys, and other items to children and families living below the poverty […]

Gene Monterastelli hails from Casper, Wyoming, which, with its long roads, has a “really strong sense of interconnectedness throughout the whole state.” Similarly, his work over the last 20 years focuses on connecting with others, helping them move past crippling hurdles, and becoming the strongest versions of themselves personally and professionally. All of my clients […]

Though Julie Gueraseva—the founder and creative force behind the vegan lifestyle publication LAIKA—decided to go vegan about a decade ago, her adoration of animals dates back to early childhood, when she and her twin sister had an “obsession with stray cats.” “One of our favorite things was to look for stray kitties, and feed them, or […]

With the first semester of the academic year already in full swing, it’s easy for students to feel overwhelmed. Maybe their problems stem from miscommunication with teachers or peers. Or perhaps they’re interested in studying abroad, but find the application process daunting. It could even be that they want some real world experience sooner rather […]

From the age of 10, Cathy Wood was winning national diving competitions. “Sports were very much a part of my life,” says Wood, a natural-born athlete who went on to represent Great Britain at the Ironman Triathlon. She even made a living from her passion, spending a decade covering sports and other topics for London’s Daily […]

In this series, WeWork’s director of digital community selects a WeWork member to get to know better, sharing her fun findings with the rest of the community.  With National Cat Day approaching this weekend, it’s the perfect time to introduce WeWork South of Fifth member Jonathan Zurbel, who is known for his amazing social media […]

More and more research is backing up one thing: our DNA has more impact on our daily lives than we ever thought possible. Genetic testing can give you insight about what kind of exercise will help you drop a few pounds and which foods you should eat to stay healthy. Providing you with that essential […]

Around the time Peter Finkel was born 42 years ago, his father Eliot started an investment firm called EF Invest. Advising people on their personal finances has been in his blood since high school, when he and some fellow students won a stock market challenge sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. “I was the only […]