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The things I’m most thankful for are those that bring a new perspective, and this month’s Fellows Forward newsletter from Emerson Collective offers three of them. Millicent Barty talks about advising Disney producers on the portrayal of her culture in?Moana 2. Davon Goodwin looks back on three months (and counting) of carving out a new community space—his farm store!—for his neighbors. And Teddy Abrams, who recently conducted a tour of Kentucky’s musical history at Emerson Collective’s Demo Day, explains what it means for a musical artist to leap into new genres.

This was a fun talk at Emerson Collective Demo Day. I have truly come to believe that women's health is fundamental to the success and prosperity of our country. When women are listened to, understood and given great care, they thrive. And when women in midlife thrive, we all do! Here is the story behind Midi Health. Its personal. And it matters....

"Developed by the Aurelia Institute, [TESSERAE] is a set of tiles that can float, find each other, and come together to create microgravity habitats that will one day sustain human life. The modular design means it can be adapted and reused for a variety of purposes from an extra room on a space station to a research lab." Congratulations EC Dial Fellow Ariel Ekblaw for Aurelia Inatitute being named one of the Next Big Things in Tech by Fast Company!

Bold leaders with big ideas. Watch #ECDemoDay 2024 now! ecdemoday.com

10 bold entrepreneurs take the stage this week at #ECDemoDay. They’ll show us all that great work is happening everywhere. Head to ecdemoday.com now to read about this year’s speakers, and mark your calendar for this Friday, November 22, when you can watch the full program online!

Calling all rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors ?? Emerson Collective's summer internship applications are open! We're looking for future leaders driven by purpose and a sense of possibility. ? Our paid, 8-week internships run from June 9 to Aug 1, 2025. Students can apply to work on a variety of teams, and we have opportunities in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Oakland, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans, and Washington, DC. ? Apply by Jan 10: https://lnkd.in/eYCS6WUr

A future with abundant, clean energy is moving closer to reality—and Commonwealth Fusion Systems is in “hard-core execution mode” to get there. Read more about CFS and the future of fusion in The New York Times. And then be sure to mark your calendar for this Friday, Nov 22, when you can hear from Commonwealth Fusion Systems' co-founder and CEO, Bob Mumgaard at #ECDemoDay! https://lnkd.in/gNAwrjzQ

#ECDemoDay is back! Watch and celebrate bold leaders, organizations, & ideas. 10 entrepreneurs will deliver demos, showing us that great work is happening everywhere—in businesses, in classrooms, in communities, and even on canvases. You can watch the program at ecdemoday.com on 11/22!

In last month's Fellows Forward newsletter from Emerson Collective, I passed the mic to my colleagues Patrick D'Arcy and Naomi Powell, who had the good fortune to attend Rahsaan Thomas's San Quentin Film Festival and Marc Bamuthi Joseph's Carnival of the Animals. Plus, we share more places to catch Fellows' creative work. Additional shout-outs: Matthew Shaer Reginald Dwayne Betts, Esq.

Today is National First-Generation College Celebration Day, and we’re thrilled to honor all #FirstGen individuals making their mark on the world! Your brilliance, resilience, and vision inspire us every day. We celebrate your journey and dedication as you become the first in your family to pursue a four-year degree. No matter where you are in life, remember that “the march continues.” We’re proud to support you in every march toward your goals. #Celebration #FirstGenScholars #Success #Excellence #Innovation #MarchTowardsTheFuture