September 7, 2017 September 7, 2017 Member Spotlight Michael Gilligan keeps indie record label spinning for 20 years “I can put out a record that never would have existed without me in the world” By
August 28, 2017 August 28, 2017 In London, a five-year-old entrepreneur toys with a new idea Tyler Dias is like a lot of other first-time entrepreneurs. He’s confident about his business plan, he’s putting together a great team, and he’s pushing to get his product to market as soon as possible. He’s also 5 years old. A few weeks ago, Tyler started going to work with his father, Vernon Dias, founder […] By Mark Sullivan
August 24, 2017 August 24, 2017 Member Spotlight Producer Jared Ian Goldman puts his own stamp on indie films After a screening of his latest film, producer Jared Ian Goldman was a little confused when his stepfather asked for help installing Instagram on his phone. “Is that what you took away from the film?” Goldman remembers replying. “Because the whole message is that you probably don’t want Instagram on your phone.” Starring Aubrey Plaza, […] By Mark Sullivan
August 7, 2017 August 7, 2017 Member Spotlight At Taste Beauty, three cofounders share the secret of going viral When you’re a new beauty brand, how do you catch the attention of some of the world’s biggest retailers? A viral video doesn’t hurt By Mark Sullivan
July 26, 2017 July 26, 2017 Bringing together the world’s most influential people Feeling heartbroken after the end of a relationship, Roman Tsunder decided to go to magic school. He had a knack for it, and at 28 he ended up getting a degree. “My job is to make people say, ‘Wow!’ according to Tsunder. “It doesn’t matter if it’s cards, or coins, or illusions. It’s all about […] By
July 6, 2017 July 6, 2017 Member Spotlight Triple threat Jovan Landry is revolutionizing hip hop Jovan Landry hates the idea that artists are often forced into one category. As someone who is equal parts filmmaker, photographer, and emcee, she definitely does not fit neatly into one box. When she was recently described as an “interdisciplinary artist,” she thought the term was a perfect fit. “I really try to emphasize that […] By Reesa Hylton
June 29, 2017 June 29, 2017 Foley artist Joanna Fang’s long journey to pride This is how Joanna Fang describes herself: “I am an Emmy-award winning Foley artist, an avid guitar collector, a Taiwanese American, and also transgender.” In the years she spent “struggling with my body,” she focused on her work as a Foley artist, the person who creates everyday sounds effects for television and movies. To create […] By Mark Sullivan
June 22, 2017 June 22, 2017 Designer preserves weaving techniques dating back a millennia For designer Anjali Purohit, it’s quality over quantity and timelessness over trendiness. That’s what her fashion accessory company, Variously, is all about. “The time taken to make these products is a lot more because they’re all handcrafted,” explains Purohit. “I would rather try and take more time, but make them well so that even 10 […] By Reesa Hylton
