Forbes

I was a contributor to Changemakers, a Stevie Award-winning content series at Forbes, which gave a platform to industry leaders who are disrupting business and society by combining professions with passions.

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New Kind Of Travel Company For Young Adults Emphasizes Experiences, Community

It takes an epiphany of epic proportions to completely change your life. But that’s what happened to Matt Wilson when he joined some friends on a trip to Iceland in 2012.

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The Easiest Way To Practice Sustainable Fashion — And Make Money Doing It

The hallmarks of modern environmentalism may be plastic straw bans and metal water bottles. But a growing awareness of climate change has touched our lives in less obvious ways too, including transforming the way we buy and wear clothes.

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8 Under-The-Radar Music Festivals Worthy Of A Road Trip

We all know the glories of summer — relaxing in warm sunshine, sipping fruity IPAs, swimming in lakes, hiking dry trails and road-tripping to outdoor music festivals.

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How To South By: The Ultimate Guide To Austin During SXSW

When South by Southwest held its first festival in 1987, around 700 people showed up. The idea, cooked up by a group of co-workers from the Austin Chronicle, was to create a venue where musicians could celebrate music and share ideas.

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6 Tips For Traveling Solo Like A Boss

The thought of traveling alone in a foreign place can be daunting, but buying a single plane ticket and going solo may be the most impactful voyage a traveler can take.

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How A $130 Overseas Flight Sparked A New Business

When Scott Keyes sends an email out to his distribution list, he’s not just sharing information — he’s also trying to spark dreams. He knows firsthand how a single trip can change a life.

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The World’s 9 Most Teched-Out Hotels

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, today’s savvy travelers have come to expect some technology basics in their hotels — bedside USB plugs, teched-out fitness centers and keyless card entry systems.