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Meet Steve Larosiliere. He’s the Founder of STOKED Mentoring, Inc., an empowerment program spanning seven communities across New York and Los Angeles that teaches under-served high school …
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Reliability is a prized commodity in the world of professional sports. Organizations have lost millions in perceived value signing large contracts with athletes unable to meet hyped …
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Based in New York City, The Feast Conference has welcomed hundreds of entrepreneurs, stakeholders, thinkers, creators, and do-ers across disciplines to discuss creative solutions for societal challenges since its …
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Initially meeting in college, Sharon and Kim set on a mission to create skincare that is good for you, the earth, and for others. They formed their company Rooted Beauty …
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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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With the beginning of the soccer season this year, many media outlets focus on the latest transfer news, injury updates, and the FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifying …
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You would be hard pressed to find a sports fan who does not know the name, Justin Verlander. As the only pitcher to win the Rookie of the Year …
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Pamela Hawley, CEO and Founder of Universal Giving has a vision ingrained deep within her and ambition behind it driving her to help people on …
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Founder of Silicon Prairie News, Jeff Slobotski in front of the Omaha, Nebraska skyline.

Discovering the potential in your own backyard. 

While traversing the U.S. from …
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It has been said that our generation is one of selfishness and individualism. The argument can certainly be made that in many ways our culture …
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Around the world, this generation has learned that entrepreneurship is not solely financial; our successes can be measured by our social good as …
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Sometimes as we venture through this thing called life, we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of work, …
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Individuality. Style. Originality. These are all things you’d expect from pop music, right? But what if you are the first original girl group in your country and …
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It began as an idea in the minds of two young brothers.  In their heads, they crafted the story of a mad scientist and his quest to create a …
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This week, I had the pleasure of meeting David Ricca via Twitter and found out about Just Live Soccer.

These photos he emailed me of his organization’s work reminded me …
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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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Most high school students that want a challenge sign up for a club or register for an honors class but at just seventeen years old Sydney Bellows …
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Many people use internships to improve their resumes or explore what type of job they want to pursue after college.  But not Jessica Ekstrom- she took her …
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D E S I G N E R   D I S C O V E R E D The elegance that garments by ELSA AND ME …
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It started seven years ago with an effort to help one lost girl and transformed into an initiative that continues to inspire thousands across the nation.

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Conscious caught up with Shana Pederson, Founder and President of the Life Preserver’s Project. On June 12th, join Shana and the LPP team for a night …
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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” This is the life motto of Melissa Gonzalez. Melissa …
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If you are reading this, you are invited to Jessica La-Rotta’s Host in the City!

Conscious caught up with Jessica LaRotta, co-founder of Elite Style Events, to talk about female entrepreneurship, …
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Close your eyes. Picture the retirement of an NBA player, and what do you see? Beaches? Palm trees? Maybe an unlimited supply of drinks on a hammock? Now, open …
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Kyle Korver played for the Creighton Blue Jays and was drafted 51st overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. He was traded to …
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