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advertisement advertisement advertisement -While on a family trip to Kenya in 2014, Grace Eleyae’s mom advised her to wear a scarf over her head to protect her hair from the arid climate. advertisement advertisement “But I was like, ‘I’m on vacation,'” Eleyae recalls. “‘I want to look cute.'” Ignoring her mom’s advice, Eleyae embarked on an eight-hour car ride from Nairobi to the coast. The dry air combined with the friction of the headrest and Eleyae’s (unprotected) hair, which was both chemically and heat-straightened at the time, left a two-inch-wide hole of breakage on the back of her head. “It was devastating,” Eleyae says. “But it started the wheels turning [to find] something that’s cute enough but protective of my hair.” Later that year, Eleyae started her company, Grace Eleyae, creating stylish headgear lined with silk and satin. Unlike cotton, which is more porous and can pull oil and moisture out of your hair, silk … [Read more...] about Grace Eleyae’s stylish satin-lined hats and caps protect natural hair, indoors and out

advertisement advertisement advertisement Today, many of us feel disconnected from each other. The pandemic has created a world where we talk to each other via Zoom, wave at our neighbors from a distance, and rarely interact with new people. advertisement advertisement It’s not just COVID-19 that has created this distance. Families are smaller, marriages are fewer, and more people live alone . As a result studies indicate that many people feel more lonely than ever . I recently interviewed Riaz Meghji , a human connection expert and author of the recently published book, Every Conversation Counts. He believes that conversations can be a great source of the connectedness we humans crave. Here are five ways to increase your ability to have meaningful conversations: 1. Listen without distraction Listening is hard work—and we’ve gotten somewhat lazy about it. But if you listen well you can build that emotional … [Read more...] about 5 ways to improve your ability to have meaningful conversations

advertisement advertisement advertisement After launching unicorn clothing-rental startup Rent the Runway out of Harvard Business School with cofounder Jennifer Hyman and launching personal shopping service Jetblack out of Walmart’s retail incubator and investment arm, Jenny Fleiss is entering a new chapter. Starting tomorrow, she will be joining Boston-based growth equity firm Volition Capital as a venture partner. advertisement advertisement We caught up with her to talk retail trends, what she looks for in a founder, and leveling the venture capital playing field for women and minorities. The interview has been edited and condensed. Fast Company: You founded Rent the Runway in 2009 with current CEO Jennifer Hyman. How did you divide the work? Jenny Fleiss: During the first few years, Jenn and I really divided and conquered. [We] each wore multiple hats. For the first three to four years, she did a lot of the … [Read more...] about Rent the Runway cofounder Jenny Fleiss joins growth equity firm Volition Capital

advertisement advertisement advertisement It’s no secret that working moms wear many hats–caregiver, professional, friend, partner. And now, a new study from Cornell University proves what we all suspected: this constant switching of roles is stressful. advertisement advertisement Professor Benjamin Cornwell , a sociology professor at Cornell University, studied how maintaining social relationships can increase stress, particularly for women. His findings were published in the June 2013 issue of Social Psychology Quarterly . Cornwell examined 24-hour time diaries of 7,662 employed respondents (both male and female, across the country) from the 2010 American Time Use Survey to measure frequency of switching (moving from one social context to another) and stress levels. Switches were defined as role switches (for example, addressing another person at a meeting), setting switches (leaving a party to go home), and complete … [Read more...] about Why Constantly Switching Roles Stresses You Out

advertisement advertisement advertisement After grueling rounds of interviews and meetings with recruiters, don’t cozy up to your new desk yet–it’s time to get ready for the job-offer negotiation. advertisement advertisement Deepak Malhotra , professor of Business Administration in the Negotiations, Organizations, and Markets unit at Harvard Business School, compiled 15 rules for entering job-offer negotiations . We’ve boiled them down to five characteristics: 1. Be Likeable Don’t let the affability slip once you’re past the interview stage. It truly is as much about how you ask (nonverbal cues and tone) as it is what you are asking for–so hold that smile a little longer. Ease tension with a positive demeanor to avoid feeling greedy. Being likeable and being respected aren’t mutually exclusive. Show you’re not just a friendly face but one they should take seriously: Frame your requests around the real reasons you … [Read more...] about 5 Traits Of Successful Job Offer Negotiators