Amy Farley

Michelle Pfeiffer’s groundbreaking new perfume line is about safety and sustainability, not vanity

The famously private actress is bringing transparency to a tightly guarded industry with her new direct-to-consumer perfume company, Henry Rose.

Why Sonder—a boutique hotel chain that operates like Airbnb—is a growing threat to the hospitality industry

This Ghanaian founder is building the university of the future by focusing on problem-solving, not professors

To start, students pursue real-world missions, rather than academic majors.

The winner of the fast-casual salad wars? Sweetgreen, with 91 restaurants in 8 states, and a network of 150 farmers

Want people to care about farm-to-table produce? Treat it like a sneaker drop.

The future of fashion is made-to-order, according to Farfetch CEO José Neves

On the heels of his company’s recent IPO, Farfetch CEO José Neves talks about personalizing fashion, the industry’s problem with waste, and the unexpected benefits of a global recession.

Use NHL star P.K. Subban’s mental checklist to start your day right

He’s got tips for ending your day right, too.

Think twice before pitching VC Arlan Hamilton your cannabis company

The diversity-focused venture capitalist offers a blunt assessment of problems her funds are trying to address.

Exclusive: Starbucks to ditch plastic straws by 2020

Beginning in 2020, all of Starbucks’s cold drinks will be served with either strawless lids, or paper or compostable straws.

How Red Antler Shaped Three Breakthrough Brands

How Jessica Alba Uses The Honest Company’s Setbacks To Grow

After overcoming skeptics in Hollywood, the Honest Company founder is ready for the challenges her consumer-goods company faces.

A Breakout Branding Master Class from Glossier, Sweetgreen, Away, And Walker & Co.

How a handful of forward-thinking leaders are disrupting entire sectors by cultivating strong, emotionally invested communities.

At Plated, The Future Of Meal-Kit Services Is Grocery Stores

After their company’s recent acquisition by grocery giant Albertsons, Plated’s cofounders are getting ready hit stores by the end of the year.

The 10 Most Innovative Companies In Travel 2017

SoulCycle, Casper, And Drybar Execs Reveal The Secrets To Their Cult Brands’ Success

How Melanie Whelan of SoulCycle, Neil Parikh of Casper, and Alli Webb of Drybar turn ho-hum tasks into shareable phenomena.

Colorado’s Marijuana Czar: “We’re Making The Plane As We Fly It”

As Colorado’s first director of marijuana coordination, Andrew Freedman navigates challenges that are both complex and precedent-setting.

Zainab Salbi And The Talk Show That’s A Voice Of Change In The Middle East

The Iraq-born activist’s Nida’a Show is helping the region explore once-taboo topics.

Chef Marcus Samuelsson On When Real Leadership Means Getting Out Of The Way

You have to give your team space to create. “Sometimes it’s easier to say, ‘The answer is right here!’ Then you’ve killed the process.”