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How "Drag Race" Turned Drag Queens Into Bankable Brands

"RuPaul's Drag Race" has helped more than 100 drag queens develop personal brands that appeal even to families and kids.

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This breakthrough technology measures your attention and emotional response to content

SPARK Neuro is a neuroanalytics company that measures emotion and attention to optimize how successful a commerical or movie trailer can be. While focus groups can lead to bias, this new technology can reveal what you are engaged in with second-by-second precision, providing more accurate data points to provide to their clients. SPARK Neuro is starting with ads, and plans on broadening its focus to matters like politics and counter-terrorism.

This breakthrough technology measures your attention and emotional response to content

The key life lesson Jonathan Groff learned by shoveling horse sh*t

Jonathan Groff has starred in Frozen, Hamilton and Mindhunter, but his first job was much dirtier. Here, Groff shares how working in horse stalls for his dad taught him an invaluable lesson for his career—and his life.

The key life lesson Jonathan Groff learned by shoveling horse sh*t

Desus & Mero's late-night show success boils down to authenticity

Desus & Mero have come a long way from their first podcast. Now, they're changing the face of late night television on Showtime. Here, the Bodega Boys interview each other about their working partnership, creating a successful brand, and the biggest lesson they learned from Taylor Swift.

Desus & Mero's late-night show success boils down to authenticity

Director Richard Linklater reveals the challenges of telling an interesting story

Director Richard Linklater has worked on renowned films like 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Before Sunrise.' The five-time Oscar nominee sat down with us and talked through the ideas behind some of his most memorable films. He also discussed his own similarities to the protagonist of his latest effort, 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette.'

Director Richard Linklater reveals the challenges of telling an interesting story

Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy explains what it takes to build a mission-driven company

Vincent Stanley has been on and off at Patagonia since its inception. Now operating under his unique title as the Director of Philosophy, he reveals how to build a company with a purpose.

Patagonia’s Director of Philosophy explains what it takes to build a mission-driven company

Meet Shake Shack's Director of Brand Communications, Kristyn Clark

Kristyn Clark began her career in fashion PR. She worked for prominent brands like Gucci and Michael Kors, only to realize it wasn't the industry she desired. Clark explains how taking a step back to work at Soul Cycle, a brand she loved, helped launch her career to new heights. Now, she is the Director of Brand Communications at Shake Shack.

The right way to follow up after a job interview

Your job interview went well and you made a good impression. Now, it's time to follow up. Here are 3 simple tips to show your interest and improve your chances of getting hired.

The right way to follow up after a job interview

Would you swipe right to land your next job?

Dating apps have become the most popular way to meet your partner. But swiping right or left is no longer just for dating—it may even lead to your next job. A host of new apps have embraced Tinder-like design to change the way people network, and possibly get hired.

Would you swipe right to land your next job?

Sallie Krawcheck on how she got fired... twice

Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO and cofounder of Ellevest—the digital financial adviser for women—was fired from two CEO positions in finance but bounced back. In this episode, Sallie reveals the fine line high-performing women have to walk when being a boss.

Sallie Krawcheck on how she got fired... twice

Neuroscientist Moran Cerf is trying to influence your dreams.

Dr. Moran Cerf, a former hacker-turned-neuroscientist, is fascinated by human dreams. He sat down to speak with us about his work studying dreams, deciphering their meanings, and influencing others' dreams.

Neuroscientist Moran Cerf is trying to influence your dreams.

Impact

New York City’s school buses will now be automatically routed and tracked using Via’s algorithm

These tiny magnetic springs melt microplastics into nothing

This tech company says offsets aren’t enough—it’s time to pay for negative emissions

Creativity

‘Matrix 4’: Everything we know so far (and what we’re dying to know)

The Museum of Ice Cream is returning to New York City with a permanent location

Kanye’s ‘Star Wars’-themed homeless shelter could get the Death Star treatment

Co.Design

The cult scent brand Diptyque is reviving a centuries-old way of wearing perfume

Researchers confirm that your selfies make you look like an a**hole

When you’re done with this T-shirt, bury it. It turns into worm food in 12 weeks

Work Life

This ‘unproductive’ activity can actually help you get more done

500 interns later, here’s what I learned about transitioning them to employees

Why being nice isn’t always good for your career