About Rachael Baxter

I believe we have an innate desire for purpose. I believe we are all meant for a purpose. I believe if we knew our purpose and committed …
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Conscious talks to Saba Gul, founder of Popinjay, to showcase her beautifully crafted handbags made by artisans in Pakistan while learning about the …
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I am really excited about 2014 and the opportunity to continue producing stories that make a difference. The beginning of the new year  also means we are gearing up for …
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Scout Mob is a  new conscious culture discovery shop site dedicated to featuring local independent makers. Scout Mob celebrates independent makers by seeking out their inspired goods and crafted experiences, …
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When building your dream, it requires taking a leap.

What’s new in New York City? The Feast dinners.  The Feast is …
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Make a promise and fight for someone’s rights…Human Rights Day is celebrated to “intensify our efforts to fulfill our collective responsibility to promote and protect the rights and dignity …
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For this weekend, we are loving 24 Hours of Happy, a 4 minute song created by Pharrell, but a 24-hour long music video of  people dancing. We love to …
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Everyone has a story. Everyone has gone through something that changed them. -Author unknown

This past Summer, I attended an event in New York City where guests were asked …
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The socially responsible E-Boutique, Cultures of Love, brings consciously chic fashion, beauty and art to the streets of NYC for the holidays with their “Creeds of Love” interactive pop-up shop …
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This video brings a 1000 smiles to our faces! We love her. “Facing a double mastectomy with grace takes courage. Facing one with courage and joy is extraordinary.

But …
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“Empowerment requires much more than a single transaction or temporary assistance. This is the truth we [Krochet Kids] have found in our work.” -Krochet Kids Intl. The Empowerment …
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Run & Fell | Drawing on their city’s (Manchester, England) rich creative and industrial legacy, their garments are …
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Glenn Close is known for her countless roles as an actress in film, television and on stage over the years. She has been recognized for her work …
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An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. -Martin Luther King, Jr. …
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Meet Kevin Ostromecki, the creator of  Altix Clothing, and the voice behind their latest video of “WE are the Next Generation of World Changers.” Kevin and his Atlix team created …
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Katie Rodgers is an entrepreneur rockstar and the creator of Paperfashion. Back in May 2010, I came across the wonderful discovery of Katie Rodgers of Paperfashion via …
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The world observes Malala Day on July 12 to highlight the struggle of a little girl of Swat for education. Malala was targeted by the Taliban after years of …
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H E L L O  G U Y S  /  D I S C O V E R  I T This week, the style editors choose the linen …
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“We are on an unsustainable path. The challenges are huge. The potential of inaction catastrophic, yet we are doing less than we need to.  Top-down isn’t working. No one …
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Last week, Conscious attended and participated in She Summit’s “Host in the City” event created by  Jessica LaRotta and Kathiya Zelasco of Elite Styles Events. Over 50+ womenpreneurs gathered to …
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01 | MAKE IT MATTER:  Support your local nonprofit or favorite cause by turning your party into a giving event with an organization like Eat for Equity.

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Editor’s Note: As part of a series of ending the stigma of mental illness, we have conducted interviews with the Close Family to help educate ourselves and …
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Conscious, to us, means to take action. In today’s society where complacency runs deep, we want to position ourselves to be an inspiration for others. We have …
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NEW YORK CITY – May 29 and 30, 2013 – The Social Innovation Summit held at the United Nations General Assembly brought together Fortune …
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For many of us, we are not aware of the world’s most dynamic problems. For instance, it is estimated that there are approximately 27 million slaves …
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