There weren't enough roles for her to play. So Madeleine Sami wrote 5 for herself.When Madeleine Sami started off in theater, she found herself playing stereotypical roles for people of color. The New Zealand filmmaker/writer/actress is half Fijian-Indian and half Kiwi with Irish heritage, and she found that there were not a lot … Jun 14 16June 14, 2016Article at Upworthy
Anyone could become an engineer with her tiny, simple set of tools. Meet littleBits.Humans are spending increasingly more time (approximately 11 hours a day!) with electronics. But do humans spend much time making electronics ? With littleBits, they just might. Ayah Bdeir is the founder and CEO of littleBits. They’re a new breed of … Jun 03 16June 03, 2016Article at Upworthy
The problem with a lack of female mentors in business — and one inspiring way to fix it.Starting a business requires more than just a will to succeed and a great idea. It takes support, mentors, help, connections, more support, more mentors, more help, more connections, lots of money ... rinse, repeat. Just like you wouldn't climb Mount … Jun 01 16June 01, 2016Article at Upworthy
She quit her job to help folks with disabilities find theirs. It's working.Angkie Yudistia started a business to give the 37 million people in Indonesia who have a disability a chance at the training and skills they deserve. She would know about that. She herself is hard of hearing. She was familiar with the lives of folks … May 26 16May 26, 2016Article at Upworthy
The story behind 7 of history's most successful women of business.For a lot of history, business has been the sphere of the bros. Much to-do has been made of the fact that many panels, business boards, advisory committees, venture capitalists, CEOs ... the list goes on ... are dudes. And with good reason! This is a … May 24 16May 24, 2016Article at Upworthy
How one woman is helping sex trafficking survivors become breadwinners.What do these bracelets have to do with sex trafficking? They’re a symbol for some women's second chance at life. Olivia and Diego — a sustainable, upcycled jewelry company based in the Philippines — gives women transitioning out of the sex … May 16 16May 16, 2016Article at Upworthy
The ocean is full of crime. And the only ones saving the day? Not even law enforcement.Aside from the occasional joke about a pirate, how many of us actually think about outlaws in the oceans? You seem ... blue. Image via Tiago Fioreze/Wikimedia Commons. Normal, nonprofessional seafarers — like most of us — probably don't. That's the … Nov 05 15November 05, 2015Article at Upworthy
5 fish got different names, and now they're so expensive it hurts.What's in a name? For fish, the stakes of a name are quite high. With a new name, a fish that was once never even considered edible by society becomes THE fish to eat. Sure it's delicious ... but what's its NAME? Image via Evan Blaser/Flickr. Renamed … Oct 28 15October 28, 2015Article at Upworthy
7 things to know about the world's oceans that could actually help human beings.Sebastian the crab from "The Little Mermaid" was right. GIF via "The Little Mermaid." That same human world is taking a big ol' swan dive into the sea and making it a mess, too. And U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has taken notice. Here are seven … Oct 21 15October 21, 2015Article at Upworthy
What do these 6 stars have in common? They fund sea vigilantes who take down evil sea criminals.Bob Barker. Beloved host of "The Price Is Right" from 1972 to 2007... He famously ended every show with a reminder to spay and neuter your pets because he loves animals. GIF via "The Price Is Right." ...and partial bankroller to a group of vigilantes … Oct 14 15October 14, 2015Article at Upworthy
Ships known for keeping slaves have been linked to pet food companies. Big ones.Not all pet food is evil. But some of it might be. The pet food supply chain is like a game of telephone, only the first player in that game is a sea full of migrants in shackles, often being forced to labor on ships in international waters for … Oct 14 15October 14, 2015Article at Upworthy
One man is making beautiful reminders of love in unlikely places. One wall at a time.Ever drive by a neighborhood* and think: "I wonder who lives here...?" (*Or ride by! Shout out to bikes and public transportation!) Artist Stephen Powers, aka ESPO, did. AdChoices ADVERTISEMENT AdChoices And his answer to that question is truly … Oct 05 15October 05, 2015Article at Upworthy
5 ways gemütlichkeit could help us find more unhurried happiness in our lives.Sometimes you can learn a lot from a word whose meaning you can never truly know. Gemütlichkeit is one such word. Why does a word matter so much? Well, this is one of those words that encompasses the perfect mix of feelings we all want — and need — … Sep 16 15September 16, 2015Article at Upworthy
These dancers invented a new way to travel, and it's bringing cities back. Back to life.There's a growing army of smart, radical, and extremely articulate Americans who have been teaming up to make serious change — right under our noses. They're ... swing dancers? Image from the Nevermore Jazz Ball, a Lindy exchange held in St. Louis, … Aug 20 15August 20, 2015Article at Upworthy