August 7, 2017 August 7, 2017 Member Spotlight At Taste Beauty, three cofounders share the secret of going viral When you’re a new beauty brand, how do you catch the attention of some of the world’s biggest retailers? A viral video doesn’t hurt By Mark Sullivan
July 26, 2017 July 26, 2017 Bringing together the world’s most influential people Feeling heartbroken after the end of a relationship, Roman Tsunder decided to go to magic school. He had a knack for it, and at 28 he ended up getting a degree. “My job is to make people say, ‘Wow!’ according to Tsunder. “It doesn’t matter if it’s cards, or coins, or illusions. It’s all about […] By Victoria Taylor
July 6, 2017 July 6, 2017 Member Spotlight Triple threat Jovan Landry is revolutionizing hip hop Jovan Landry hates the idea that artists are often forced into one category. As someone who is equal parts filmmaker, photographer, and emcee, she definitely does not fit neatly into one box. When she was recently described as an “interdisciplinary artist,” she thought the term was a perfect fit. “I really try to emphasize that […] By Reesa Hylton
June 29, 2017 June 29, 2017 Foley artist Joanna Fang’s long journey to pride This is how Joanna Fang describes herself: “I am an Emmy-award winning Foley artist, an avid guitar collector, a Taiwanese American, and also transgender.” In the years she spent “struggling with my body,” she focused on her work as a Foley artist, the person who creates everyday sounds effects for television and movies. To create […] By Mark Sullivan
June 22, 2017 June 22, 2017 Designer preserves weaving techniques dating back a millennia For designer Anjali Purohit, it’s quality over quantity and timelessness over trendiness. That’s what her fashion accessory company, Variously, is all about. “The time taken to make these products is a lot more because they’re all handcrafted,” explains Purohit. “I would rather try and take more time, but make them well so that even 10 […] By Reesa Hylton
June 20, 2017 June 20, 2017 Member Spotlight Discover Detroit’s mysterious side with On the Town Riddles When you book a trip with Detroit’s On the Town Riddles, you don’t just watch the city go by from the window of a bus. You explore various neighborhoods, hidden bars, and other off-the-beaten-path destinations. And along the way you solve a mystery. The company is the brainchild of Kris Caster. He combined several different […] By Mark Sullivan
June 8, 2017 June 8, 2017 Member Spotlight Chef Heather Dombrosky dishes on reality TV and Gordon Ramsay Miami native Heather Dombrosky appears as a contestant on Season 8 of the reality TV cooking show MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay on FOX. The home cook and nurse is passionate about sustainability and responsible eating. Her passion for food and life is inspiring. We asked member of New York City’s WeWork Chelsea to share her favorite flavors, […] By Victoria Taylor
June 8, 2017 June 8, 2017 How to think differently from other startups These days, so many people have great ideas for startups that having a fantastic idea isn’t enough anymore. Startups often try to take the same path to success that forebears have followed. Instead of trying to emulate someone else’s success, focus on how to think differently. Set yourself apart by crafting a business model that […] By Samantha Pena
