FastCo Exclusives Video Playlist

FastCo Exclusives

Andrew Zimmern on Bizarre Foods: “There was a lot of cultural insensitivity”

Mark Wilson visits the Minnesota State Fair for a daylong interview with Andrew Zimmern to talk about all the things food hosts don’t normally talk about.

Andrew Zimmern on Bizarre Foods: “There was a lot of cultural insensitivity”

Janelle Monáe is a boss, but her team is so important

The Grammy Award-nominated artist shares how her inner circle and team at Wondaland--her own record label and creative hub--inspires her to be a better creator.

Janelle Monáe is a boss, but her team is so important

How getting fired was a blessing in disguise for Janelle Monáe

Getting laid off by Office Depot helped pave the path to fame for the Grammy Award-nominated artist--and it inspired her single, aptly named “Lettin’ Go.”

How getting fired was a blessing in disguise for Janelle Monáe

Here’s how to navigate the holidays with your family

Holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, and Kwanzaa can be the most fun—and most stressful—time of year for many, so we’ve got some handy tips for successfully making it through the festive season without losing your sanity.

Here’s how to navigate the holidays with your family

Why standing up for issues can be good for the bottom line

Statistics show that younger shoppers want to purchase from companies that hold a core set of beliefs and values. The question is, how does a company do this authentically?

Why standing up for issues can be good for the bottom line

Why Ariana Grande's manager Scooter Braun thinks authenticity is key

The founder of SB Projects, which manages clients such as Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, believes in shooting straight with his clients--and he wants them to shoot straight, too.

Why Ariana Grande's manager Scooter Braun thinks authenticity is key

Here’s how the Midterms will shape the U.S.’s future

Democrats and Republicans both scored major victories in this week’s elections. The question looming now is: How will they work together, and with President Trump?

Here’s how the Midterms will shape the U.S.’s future

How Levi's profits by standing by its principles

Chip Bergh, CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., believes that brands have a moral obligation to make a difference. Through the Levi Strauss Foundation they support causes like immigration and LGBTQ rights. They recently partnered with Patagonia to create MakeTimeToVote.org, giving the company's employees time off to vote and encouraging other big companies, such as Walmart, to do so, too.

How Levi's profits by standing by its principles

Joel Edgerton explains why he needed to make 'Boy Erased'

The actor, writer, and director is bringing the real-life story of author Garrard Conley’s experience with gay conversion therapy to the screen. Lucas Hedges stars as Conley, along with Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe as his parents.

Joel Edgerton explains why he needed to make 'Boy Erased'

Two female leaders discuss how to empower women at work

Sarah LaFleur, founder and CEO of MM.LaFleur, and Rebecca Minkoff, cofounder and creative director of Rebecca Minkoff, share how they grew their successful businesses from the ground up.

Two female leaders discuss how to empower women at work

Impact

This campaign is fighting the California wildfires with fire emojis

Want to build tech for good? Understand people’s needs first

Why TOMS is taking a stand to end gun violence

Creativity

The “President Hillary” alt universe on Twitter is not the liberal fantasy you’d imagine

Secret sings to end gender pay gap in new ad, but is parent P&G listening?

SNL sides with billionaire Jeff Bezos, not everyday New Yorkers, on HQ2

Co.Design

Are public parks an unalloyed good? Not always.

Admit it, you totally want this $144K, Mad Men-inspired RV

You can now buy the chair Frank Lloyd Wright designed for himself

Work Life

We should boycott the Women’s March until its problematic leadership resigns

Andrew Zimmern: “Bizarre Foods” had a cultural insensitivity problem

5 steps to release yourself from being a slave to PowerPoint