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Slim & Husky’s Uses Their Artisan Pizza as a Means for Social Change and Community Empowerment

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Reed, they never knew it would one day inspire the business model for their fast-casual restaurant empire. Everyone at some point thinks about owning some sort of restaurant or hospitality venture. It was cool to have art in the restaurant, but we wanted a place where we could house different events that support the arts,” Gray says.

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Modern Mentorship Is Changing, But It’s Still About Relationships

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It was such a good lesson,” Watts says, “because that’s what we look for from our mentors. There can be forced matches, a lack of chemistry between mentors and mentees, and people who feel obligated to take part in something they don’t want to do.”. You can Google ‘ Do I need a mentor ?’ They’re looking to get better.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. How Will You Show Up? , She was born in Chengdu but grew up everywhere. 1 spot in a billion-dollar company and mentoring many others to massive success.

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The SUCCESS Interview: Francois Reihani and the Power of Building a Business Focused on Giving Back

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In this edition, Madison Pieper spoke with Francois Reihani, founder and CEO of La La Land Kind Cafe, a Dallas-based restaurant that empowers youth who have aged out of the foster care system through employment and mentorship opportunities. SM: So you started a poke restaurant. Visit achieversallaccess.com to learn more. * * *.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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And the pool of millennial small-business owners is growing—just last year, they made up only 7% of the survey sample. According to Guidant, the highest number of women-owned small businesses were in retail (18%), followed by “food and restaurant” at 12% and “health, beauty and fitness services” at 10%. of women-owned businesses.

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Experts Weigh in on 17 Investments for a Rich Life

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It frees you up to focus on the things you are best at and that make you the happiest. Invest in messing up. Making small investments at every stage of your career can up your return down the line. Both are affordable, versatile and, more importantly, independent. Outsource everything else. Hire the best.

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3 Ways to Feel Better About Failure

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I'm not sure I know many people who get up every morning and say, "Gee, I can't wait to fail today!" I remember the time I climbed up on the bed to hang curtains, forgetting that the ceiling fan was on. If you're trying to change positions within your company, build a safety net with mentors and cross-departmental training.