Purnaa’s mission is to empower individuals and communities to become whole and complete, free from the enslaving cycle of poverty. They do this by creating job opportunities for those whose marginalized status in society prevents them from getting work elsewhere. As a social enterprise, they make this mission their top priority, re-investing our profits to further Purnaa's social impact.  Each day, in everything they do, they work towards their goal of creating ethical, dignified, and meaningful jobs for those in need. I absolutely cannot imagine what these women have been through, and it warms my heart to know places like Purnaa are out there helping them out—and I am very, very honored to be a part of that.

This is what we asked Laura Palmer, mental performance coach and inventor of Bridgenosis, which is a unique, cutting edge method of reprogramming subconscious patterns so that your heart (aka internal GPS compass) and your mind move in the same direction. She's an expert in helping mindful leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes spot and transform deep-seated beliefs that play on autopilot, out of our awareness and seemingly out of our control. The good news is that...

Kristy Sevy is a classically trained Gold Medal pianist who grew up in The Biggest Little City - Reno, NV. Everything Kristy does, she does to help her girls own their freedom and find happiness. Kristy is Founder and CEO of FuzePlay, a S.T.E.A.M. company that brings together REAL technology, and straight-forward, hands-on play. The interview that follows took place in preparation for the American Express Open Forum...

Perhaps you have already noticed that your ideas move when you move. Instead of having another meeting in the office, over Skype, or via telephone, decide to meet on the trail. You don't have to climb a mountain, but I promise your thoughts move as you move. Those happy little endorphins wake up the brain and we all need our brains in tip top shape when we are formulating ideas and solutions. 

"That picture is a picture of confidence, and preparation and a journey.  That was not just by happenstance or by luck.  That was a long time in the making and I think that is part of the story to get where we are now we are talking about the sports bra.  You know, everything has an evolution.  Its time for a revolution.  This is who we are!  We can be loud, and we can be proud and we can celebrate ourselves like we never have before."  - Brandi Chastain

Are you unable to get the necessary rest leading up to a big race? Find yourself out of breath during a workout because you lack the energy from a bad night’s sleep? You’re not alone, sleep is one of the most common issues we as humans deal with. Additionally, losing sleep can be a more significant problem than we think it is, involving not just our fitness but all aspects of our health. The sleep experts at Casper have been studying sleep and just what causes us to toss and turn all night. At their sleep symposium, Ariana Huffington discussed her mission to educate others about sleep and how widespread this common issue has become.