We’re Here to Help Your Mental Health, Girl Scout Cookies for the Homeless
Afdhel Aziz
Founder + Chief Purpose Officer, Conspiracy of Love #Bcorp. Inspiring AAPI Keynote Speaker. Bestselling Author. Forbes Contributor. Board Member, Choose Love.
Dear Friends,
We know February can be tough, as we come out of the tail end of winter. So this week’s newsletter focuses on mental health - from brands doing great work in the space to apps that can help you breathe better.
We also share an incredible podcast interview that Bobby did with Poppy Jamie, the founder of the app Happy Not Perfect, about how the very technology that causes stress and burnout could also be the source of relief.
And if all else fails, then maybe you can find solace in some Girl Scout cookies from Troop 6000, which helps girls who are living in the homeless shelters of NYC find support.
Be good, be kind and look after your mental health this week,
Af and Bobby
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Solutionary: We love Selena Gomez for creating a model with Rare Beauty where 1% of gross profits go towards mental health resources. With a goal of $100 million, already the Rare Beauty fund has handed out $1.2 million in grants in its first year.
Podcast of the Week: Former TV presenter and founder of the mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect, the awesome Poppy Jamie caught up with Bobby about the mental health crisis facing an entire generation and how we can change the way we look after our minds using the very technology that could be damaging them.
App We Love: Breathwrk is an app that helps you unlock the magical power of your own breath to help deal with everything from managing stress and anxiety to performance and endurance. Plus every time you buy a Pro acount, one is donated to someone in need.
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Brand We Love: Madhappy was launched in 2017 to create a conversation around mental health. We love these supercool optimistic designs and love their resources, podcasts and toolkits on their platform The Local Optimist even more.
Book of the Week:?Brandon Peele just released?Purpose Work Nation,?a book that explores three big ideas that empower business leaders to push forward their organizations and the nation. The best part? 50% of the book's proceeds this week go to The ManKind Project USA, an organization that brings diverse people together to activate purpose and belonging.
Campaign of the Week: Adidas launched a new ad campaign behind their latest sports bra release with a powerful message to showcase inclusivity that brilliantly displays bare breasts in their unique glory.
Troup 6000 Is The Excuse You’ve Waited For to Order A Ton of Girl Scout Cookies: Troop 6000 is a special troop which aims to provide community and consistency to girls who are living at the shelters as they and their families become more financially stable and move into permanent housing.
"Treat yourself like someone you love."
- Anonymous