Monthly archive for April2013

3 Reasons Self-Actualizers Make It In Startups

3 Reasons Self-Actualizers Make It In Startups

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs has been dissected, respected and even straight-up dismissed by psychologists, business gurus and high school students around the globe. But one thing I think we can all agree on: some textbook really burned it into the ol’ memory along the way….

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Dabble + IDEO

Dabble + IDEO

We’d be remiss to say we didn’t miss working with the fine folks at IDEO a whole heck of a lot. If you want to read a bit about what we were up to during our 3 month Startup in Residency program, this recap on…

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Why I Don’t Need Ja Rule to Box

Why I Don’t Need Ja Rule to Box

I couldn’t get a posse together in time for Friday’s boxing clinic. Justin Bieber wouldn’t return my calls. 50 Cent was working his energy drink game on Ja Rule. Amanda Bynes was getting her forehead pierced. Without a supportive band of thrown-together celebs, my boxing…

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4 Reasons Why Growing a Startup is Like Raising a Child

4 Reasons Why Growing a Startup is Like Raising a Child

There comes a time in the life of every child where the parents need to loosen their reins and let her spread her wings. Remove the training wheels from the bike. Wave goodbye on the first day of kindergarten. Running a business in many ways…

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Lightning Quick Chat with: Kandy Christensen

Lightning Quick Chat with: Kandy Christensen

Who’s been your biggest creative influence regarding your introduction to revamping your wardrobe? I was surrounded by makers growing up. I started sewing when I was 7 on my grandmother’s 1950’s Italian sewing machine (I sew on the same machine today) and it has always…

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Get Messy, Make a Pinata

Get Messy, Make a Pinata

When you tell people you’re taking a piñata making class, expect to get some stares. Apparently after you become an “adult,” practical learning is the only way to go. And outwardly, piñata making has little relevance to anyone’s life. That didn’t stop me from spending…

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