By Rotation’s founder, Eshita Kabra-Davies, talks about the importance of building a community around your brand and shares the best business advice she was given. You have probably heard about By Rotation by now. The first peer-to-peer fashion rental app in the world has taken Britain by storm and counts influencers, tv personalities and even […]
Cittaslow is a movement that originated in Italy in 1999 as a response to the fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle of modern society. The word is derived from the Italian word “città” (city) and “slow”. The movement aims to promote a more balanced and sustainable way of living. The Cittaslow manifesto is based on the principles of […]
When evaluating the safety of cities for solo female travellers, several factors come into play, such as crime rates, gender equality, public transportation infrastructure, and general attitude towards tourists. Safety can be subjective, and what feels safe for one person might feel different for another so it’s not easy to identify the safest cities for […]
Whether we want to call it manifestation, lucky girl syndrome, visualisation or positive affirmations, these small mood-boosting activities help us fight negative thinking and support our growth – while being completely free! Positive affirmations are statements that help to reprogram your mind and improve your self-belief. They are positive, present-tense statements that help you focus […]
Earth Day seems like a new concept, but this day of celebrating nature and fighting against climate change has been running since 1970 – unfortunately, not many things have changed since then. Considering our planet’s challenges, it should be Earth Day every day, but that doesn’t mean we can’t put extra effort into the fight […]
Have you ever heard of slow cities? The term is not just a way to describe cities like Amsterdam, Copenhagen or Vienna where things seem to be a bit slower than in crazy metropolitan places like New York, London or Shanghai. Slow cities are an actual thing, and they have been for decades, going about […]
During lockdown number one we tried to tidy up our wardrobe, then they freed us for the summer and we couldn’t resist a few new additions to our collection since getting dressed seemed like such a treat; then the second lockdown happened and turned out you can’t Marie Kondo while buying new things and expect […]
In recent years, a vivid green beverage has graced the cups of health enthusiasts, coffee shops, and Instagram feeds globally: matcha. This traditional Japanese tea isn’t a new invention; it’s a drink steeped in history, ceremony, and health benefits. But what exactly is matcha, and why has it garnered such widespread adoration? Matcha is a […]
Thanks to people’s awakening to the dramatic impact of the fashion industry on climate change, buying new clothes is now almost seen as a personal attack on the planet. Clothes are now second-hand, vintage and even rented, but keeping your own clothes ‘alive’ for as long as you possibly can is the best thing you […]
Alex Platt joined us on Pretty Good Business podcast just before launching his first Kickstarter campaign to get Mocean Fitness off the ground. His dream is to build a sustainable fitness brand that will be kind to people, animals and the planet. In this interview, we talked with Alex about taking care of our oceans, […]
Slow Living is not a new trend. Before the creation of our society as we know it today – capitalist and consumerist – people had been living slowly for centuries. We just forgot how it’s done. After the pandemic, we have seen a few phenomena spreading worldwide. For example, people not accepting to go back […]
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the constant pressure to be productive, efficient, and always “on.” But for those who have discovered the benefits of slow living, the rewards are clear: greater peace of mind, deeper connections with loved ones, and a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in life. […]
Having sensitive skin means obsessing over every ingredient. In addition to that, trying to find products that work and are also fairly prices can be quite tricky. This is particularly true for SPF – the widely used chemical filters are, in fact, not at all suitable for sensitive skin. The easy solution to this problem […]
Earth Day seems like a new concept, but this day of celebrating nature and fighting against climate change has been running since 1970 – unfortunately, not many things have changed since then. Considering the challenges our planet faces, it should be Earth Day every day, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t put an extra […]