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How AI in the Metaverse is Changing the World

The scene: You wake up at 6:30 a.m. You slip on your augmented-reality glasses with its stylish, minimalistic frames. You start to make your coffee when an alert pops up on the side of your coffee maker. The alert says you’re running out of espresso beans. “Would you like to

Navigating the Human Side of Tech Integration

Change is hard. Unlocking the full potential of tech integration within organizations requires both a strategic and empathetic approach. It takes a mindset shift to understand the dynamic intersection of technology, human behavior and organizational success. And leadership plays a pivotal role in navigating change, motivating teams and creating an

Can Starkey’s Latest Hearing Aid Technology Save Conversation?

My mom hated her hearing aids. Over the years, she tried several types and didn’t like any of them. Sometimes they hurt or were hard to put in, and other times they didn’t work well. As a result, she rarely wore them, even though she had significant hearing loss.   When

Igniting Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

As I get older, I find myself gravitating toward genuine conversations that reveal the individual behind the polished facade of screens and stages—the authentic soul dedicated to guiding others toward success, regardless of their age or life stage. With over three decades of journalistic experience, my mission is to unveil

A Day in the Life of Mekanism CEO Jason Harris

The name “Jason Harris” might not be a brand you know well, but the brands he’s been busy building are all bona fides you need to know. His clients include top-tier consumer names, like Ben & Jerry’s, Peloton, OkCupid, Charles Schwab and many more. As the co-founder and CEO of

You Turned in Your Notice. Here’s How to Leave a Good Impression Before You Leave

Daydreams of dramatically quitting your job may help you survive workplace boredom or contentious colleagues. But when it comes time to tender your resignation, you might favor an approach that ensures that you’ll still get positive references and abundant future opportunities. Even if you’re simply moving on to another position,

Why Travel Boosts Our Mood and Keeps Us Coming Back for More

From viral social media reels to awards crowning the best remote getaways and luxury retreats, travel is far from a fading trend. As someone who travels quite often as a journalist, the idea of getting away has changed for me over the years. It has become more than just a

Navigating the Roller-Coaster Ride of Entrepreneurship

There’s nothing like the thrill of bringing your vision to life, turning an idea into a thriving business, seizing an opportunity that challenges the status quo and making a positive impact on people or the world. The entrepreneur roller coaster is indeed special, exciting and rewarding, but it can also

How Green Sands Equity Invests in the Future

If you’re curious what the future might hold for humanity and how targeted investments can help get us there, have a conversation with Reema Khan. Khan is the founder and CEO of Green Sands Equity, a boutique venture capital firm focused on investing in the technology, health care, space and

How to Recover Financially From a Gray Divorce

Although divorce rates have generally fallen, they are still rising among adults aged 50 and older. The authors of a 2012 Journals of Gerontology study dubbed the trend “gray divorce” when their findings identified the divorce rate among that demographic had doubled from 1990 to 2010. Later studies from Bowling