Thomas Connors

For every Mark Zukerberg or Elon Musk out to reshape the world, there’s a small business owner simply chasing a dream. That dream may grow into an empire, but chances are, nothing compares to that day when you first open the doors and say, “We’re ready for business.” As owners of The Den, a new

Joint pain. If you don’t suffer from it, chances are you know someone who does. And it’s not just that nice gray-haired lady with the cane who lives down the block. One in four adults—and around 300,000 children—are dealing with arthritis afflicting the hips, knees, shoulders, hands, feet, and spine. And physical discomfort is just

It’s no secret that lower-income families face all kinds of challenges, from meeting the rent to putting food on the table. Every day can present a lack of one sort or another. And that includes diapers. According to the National Diaper Bank Network, one in three American families struggle to adequately diaper their children. It’s

In 1970, two years before his son Mark won seven gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Munich, Arnold Spitz told Sports Illustrated, “Swimming isn’t everything, winning is.” Of course, winning is when you’re pitting your ability against the bodies shooting through the water next to you. But sometimes, the competition isn’t another athlete, it’s

Nature was not always prized for its beauty. The wilderness, after all, was wild. Rivers, lakes, and seas were forces to be feared, more than admired. For every man who took his leisure waterside, others fought currents and waves to earn a livelihood. While it can still be deadly, most of us don’t see Lake

Christine Montenegro McGrath, a food industry veteran, is Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer at Mondelēz International. The Chicago- based snack food giant houses brands ranging from Oreo and Ritz to Toblerone and CLIF Bar. From her days as an undergrad at Boston College, which included an internship at a consumer goods brand, McGrath has been