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Fast Company's KC Ifeanyi dives into the most creative minds in film, TV, music, and beyond to unlock their creative processes. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe now.

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How choreographer JaQuel Knight saved Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ video

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The imbalance of labor at home is destroying the American economy

Women have always done more than their fair share of work at home, and the pandemic has made the problem even worse. Here’s how we can start to fix it before it’s too late.

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How to focus on work when you’re distracted by a world in crisis

If you feel like you are losing your days to doomscrolling, the normal advice to regain focus probably isn’t working. Here’s what will.

How to focus on work when you’re distracted by a world in crisis

‘I feel devastated’: COVID-19 long-haulers fight for understanding from employers

Those who have been struggling for months to recover from the disease face more than just medical uncertainty. Many are dealing with job loss or lack of accommodations from employers who don’t understand their prognosis.

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Can your school open while avoiding a COVID-19 outbreak? These 2 factors matter most

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These companies are helping working parents navigate an impossible situation

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These companies are helping working parents navigate an impossible situation

How the government failed working parents—and which policies could help

From essential worker stipends to paying daycare tuition, states are trying different approaches to help families with young children weather the pandemic.

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‘I don’t know how to do this’: 3 families on the trials of virtual learning

The U.S. education system is not created equal—especially during the coronavirus pandemic. We spoke with parents about remote school, infection risk, and how they’re managing work during lockdown.

‘I don’t know how to do this’: 3 families on the trials of virtual learning

Why this ex-Google employee built a better platform for protesting

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Why this ex-Google employee built a better platform for protesting

The activist behind the Okra Project wants to remind you that Black Trans Lives Matter, too

Violence against the Black trans community isn’t just an LGBTQ+ issue—and activist Ianne Fields Stewart is here to remind you, in case you forgot.

The activist behind the Okra Project wants to remind you that Black Trans Lives Matter, too

Twitter rolls out new ‘tweet your voice’ feature: Here’s how to use it when you get access

Have something to say? Twitter says a new audio tweet feature will roll out to all iOS users “in the coming weeks.”

Twitter rolls out new ‘tweet your voice’ feature: Here’s how to use it when you get access

“Dear Media,” Dara Treseder, and the future of advertising

In this week’s episode of “Fast Break,” we talk to Carbon CMO Dara Treseder about how coronavirus is affecting advertising, and Dear Media CEO Michael Bosstick about the future of podcasting.

“Dear Media,” Dara Treseder, and the future of advertising

How to find a job during a pandemic and a recession

This may be the most difficult time to look for a new job, but there are still opportunities if you’re flexible.

How to find a job during a pandemic and a recession

The internet’s favorite psychiatrist has a game plan for your mental health

Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Jessica Clemons, MD gained popularity for helping to normalize the conversation around mental health, particularly in the black community.

The internet’s favorite psychiatrist has a game plan for your mental health

This is how we start to break the mental health stigma at work

On this week’s episode of ‘Secrets of the Most Productive People,’ we talk about the mental health struggles so many of us are facing right now—and how to bring it up with your manager.

This is how we start to break the mental health stigma at work

How to stay sane while working from home with kids

Many working parents will have several more months without childcare. On this episode of ‘Secrets of the Most Productive People’ we figure out how to keep our sanity.

How to stay sane while working from home with kids

Inside the subversively creative mind of Mark Mothersbaugh (subliminal messages included)

Devo front man and composer Mark Mothersbaugh doesn’t think of himself as an artist. He’s a social scientist—and he’s made some observations.

Inside the subversively creative mind of Mark Mothersbaugh (subliminal messages included)

How to lead your team productively during a crisis

Effective leadership is about decision-making, but it’s also about communication and logistics.

How to lead your team productively during a crisis

Why can’t we stop ourselves from procrastinating?

It’s not a time-management issue, nor is it an issue of willpower and discipline.

Why can’t we stop ourselves from procrastinating?

Impact

Forget hygge: The Danish concept we need now is ‘samfundssind’

Why Apple is giving to the Malala Fund as part of its climate program

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News

How drag stars BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon reinvented the holiday show in 2020

Watch how face masks in public became the norm as COVID-19 cases spiked

Dish-Nexstar blackout: How to watch ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox while the companies duke it out

Co.Design

These identical twins built a design shop that rejects systemic racism

Climate change is threatening your company’s building. Insurance won’t be enough to protect it

Brutalism meets bling: 8 stunning coffee accessories for design snobs

Work Life

How this vegan restaurant has defied the odds to become a buzzy Black mecca

A practical guide to working remotely with all 16 personality types

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