“Think Different.”
Apple
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Oh Sandy
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
Charles Dickens
(image courtesy of Instagram user @newyorkcity)
We’ve all seen the photos now, the news, the destruction, the lives lost from Sandy. We also have witnessed people coming together, being kind to one another, helping friends, family and even strangers.
The social + digital web has allowed us to connect, share news, get updates on our loved ones. It also can help us come together to help people who are in need. Each one of us can do our part, whether with our time, our money or both.
We discovered over 600,000 images on Instagram using the hashtag #sandy, as well as several MILLION Tweets. During the heart of the storm, “We are OK” was the most popular status update on Facebook, bringing some type of calm and comfort to millions who were so worried about their loved ones. WOW.
Here are a few ways you can help those affected by Sandy’s destruction.
Disaster Relief Fund
The NCA Disaster Relief Fund was established in 1955 to assist salons in rebuilding following the devastation of natural disaster. Over the course of five decades, the fund has been there for professionals in times of dire need.
Red Cross
Each year, the American Red Cross immediately responds to about 70,000 natural and man-made disasters in the U.S., ranging from fires to hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and explosions.
FEMA
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
We can all do our part to help the victims of this devastating natural disaster. Even if you cannot give money, you can share resources on the social web, volunteer your time, anything, just do something. We thank you, and those in need thank you.
(shared with LOVE from your passionistas Nina + Gordon)
Every Voice Counts
“We’ve GOT to make noises in greater amounts! So, open your mouth, lad! For every voice counts!”
Dr. Seuss, Horton Hears A Who!
One week from today, we will be electing a President. We are not nor would we ever tell you who to vote for, we just want you to vote. Because every vote, and every voice, COUNTS!
While many of us are exhausted by all the rants and ugliness being shared on our Facebook news feeds, there is a good news side to all of the craziness. This infographic on How Social Media Inspires Voters is an awesome example of the engagement and empowerment the social + digital web has brought to us all. Wow!
(Infographic discovered on Mashable, courtesy of Online College Courses.)
Has the social web inspired you to get out and vote? We sure hope so.
(shared with LOVE from your voting passionistas, Nina + Gordon)
PS: Please vote. Please make sure your voice is heard. It counts.
The S Word
“Find your should and make it go away.”
Seth Godin
We LOVE Seth Godin and his daily blog. Seth is a best selling author, and is known to many as “America’s Greatest Marketer”. He challenges our minds and beliefs and the status quo. We heart.
Seth’s message to all of us on the S Word is one we all can benefit from…read on, will you?
“Banks should close at 4, books should be 200 pages long, CEOs should go to college, blogs should have comments, businessmen should be men, big deals should be done by lawyers, good food should be processed, surgeons should never advertise, hit musicians should be Americans, good employees should work at the same company for years… Find your should and make it go away.”
Click here to subscribe to Seth’s blog, and lets all try to replace the S Word with the W word, “would”. Try it. It can only make your life more awesome.
One of our favorite books from Seth is Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us
. In this book, you will learn about building community, whether it be your salon clients or brand customers, and how building your own tribe is the best way to grow your business. Click here to purchase.
. In this book, you will learn about building community, whether it be your salon clients or brand customers, and how building your own tribe is the best way to grow your business. Click (shared with LOVE from your passionistas Nina + Gordon)
