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This 13-year-old entrepreneur is out to change the world: A Q&A with Maya Penn

TED

She runs a budding eco-friendly fashion business and a nonprofit for environmental awareness, and her mind churns constantly with new creative projects. Plus, 10-20% of her profits go to charities and environmental organizations close to her heart, such as the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

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15 Types Of Employee Benefits That Won’t Break The Bank

Vantage Circle

There’s something exciting about food. No matter the position, age or salary, employees simply can’t resist free food. Similarly, you can have Food Fridays where you bring in pizzas where the whole team can sit down and grab a bite. Especially when it’s free. Recognized employees equals to better employees.

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14 Ways to Increase Creativity, Backed By Research [And Why it Matters]

She Owns Success

Past research, which focused on the benefits of nature for creative performance or inspiration, food that as work fatigue increases, the number of creative ideas generated decreases. This suggests that therapeutic environmental characteristics are equally crucial for creative performance.

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An Interview with John T. Unger – Artist and Impossibility Remediation Specialist

Lateral Action

Running your creative practice as a successful businessperson is what makes it possible to do all the creative projects you want to work on. People may need art, but most of them don't need it as badly or as often as they need food, shoes, etc. You're selling a luxury.