FastCo Exclusives Video Playlist

FastCo Exclusives

How 'The Bold Type' is changing the narrative for women in the workplace

Joanna Coles, former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Executive Producer of Freeform's 'The Bold Type', discusses how she wanted to show supportive female relationships within the workplace, and offers advice for young females entering the media industry today.

How 'The Bold Type' is changing the narrative for women in the workplace

Corporate America is overlooking a neglected talent pool-former felons

Shaka Senghor, ex-convict and author of 'Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption', found himself selling crack at the age of 14. After turning his life around in prison, he discovered his talent as a writer and businessman. Senghor discusses how his past filled with crime helped prepare him for the business world. He believes big companies today can enhance their businesses while helping the lives of those who have served jail time.

Corporate America is overlooking a neglected talent pool-former felons

The ingredients to Orangetheory's success according to founder Ellen Latham

Orangetheory founder Ellen Latham is passionate about fitness. She created the workout class to ensure that anyone who tried it would be successful. Orangetheory uses a unique combination of technology and a sense of community to make getting in shape as easy as possible.

The ingredients to Orangetheory's success according to founder Ellen Latham

The best rom-coms according to Richard Curtis

Richard Curtis, writer and director of such iconic rom-coms like Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Notting Hill, reveals his favorite movies from the genre.

The best rom-coms according to Richard Curtis

Why Busy Philipps is ready for her second act

Actor, producer, and author Busy Phillips has been in a transitional moment in her career. She's released her book, produced and starred in her own short-lived late night talk show, and stepped back from acting. Here, Phillips reveals why she's ready for her the next phase of her career.

Why Busy Philipps is ready for her second act

Cuyana wants to save the planet by telling people to buy less

More and more, Americans are treating the clothes they wear as disposable. Cuyana co-founder Karla Gallardo, however, is betting on the opposite approach. Her brand designs clothes with the philosophy of "Fewer, Better" in hopes that if people buy things built to last, the entire process will become more sustainable.

Cuyana wants to save the planet by telling people to buy less

The 3 ingredients to creating your own career opportunities

Twin sisters Antoinette M. Clarke, SVP of Branded Entertainment & Innovation at CBS, and Tricia Clarke-Stone, cofounder & CEO of the marketing and advertising agency WP Narrative, are co-authors of 'Double Down: Bet on yourself and succeed on your terms'. Here, the two discuss how they didn't wait around for opportunities to advance their careers.

The 3 ingredients to creating your own career opportunities

The worst brand failures of the decade

When it comes to commercials, ads, and products, some of the largest brands in the country have had some of the biggest failures. These flops have ranged from racist to tone deaf to completely oblivious. From Kendall Jenner's Pepsi spot to the Peloton debacle, we've chosen the five worst failures from the last 10 years.

These are Nate Berkus's 11 favorite things

Designer and author Nate Berkus reveals everything that helps him get through the day, from Instagram accounts to podcasts to his morning routine.

These are Nate Berkus's 11 favorite things

6 ingeniously designed gifts for any budget

During the holiday season it's easy to get caught up in buying more and more useless stuff. But great design doesn't have to cost you. Here’s our gift guide, filled with useful products for every price point.

6 ingeniously designed gifts for any budget

Impact

How UNICEF redesigned its tents to be ready for a changing world

Meet the 2020 TED Fellows, from snake scientists to geothermal energy entrepreneurs

The problem with China’s single-use plastic ban: What will replace the plastic?

Creativity

Tyler Perry’s Netflix film ‘A Fall From Grace’ is a mess—and Twitter has the receipts

Watch this web series that brilliantly reimagines Netflix’s ‘You’ through a Brooklyn lens

Ousted Recording Academy CEO punches back and claims the Grammys are fixed

Co.Design

This smart speaker for kids is a godsend for modern parents

Period underwear could be toxic. Should it be regulated?

The best way to convey a design idea? Merge the digital and the physical

Work Life

Does blocking certain websites at work hurt employee productivity?

5 things Star Trek’s Captain Picard can teach you about leadership

YouTube beauty star Michelle Phan wakes up without an alarm