We start off the year by celebrating six full years of publishing Be Inkandescent magazine. And, we couldn’t think of a better gift to give our readers than shining the Inkandescent spotlight on the fabulous, uber-positive rock star Michael Franti.
“From his hits, “The Sound of Sunshine,” and “Life Is Better With You,” Franti not only entertains audiences around the world — he spreads a potent message of peace, love, and acceptance. It was an honor to interview him. Click here to listen to our podcast interview. And scroll down to read our Q&A.
Also in this issue: We bring you 16 articles to help you ramp up your positivity quotient as you begin 2016.
- Best-selling author Dan Pink shows us what it really means to harness our “Drive” in this month’s Book of the Month.
- Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association gives us insight into the battles fought and won by the suffragist movement, which gave women the right to vote in 1920. Learn more in this month’s History column.
- Talk about success! Read this month’s Truly Amazing Women article to find out how one of the magazine’s past Entrepreneurs of the Month, USPS leader Shoshana Grove, just landed a new CEO job.
- For more celebrity insights, you’ll find words of leadership wisdom from one of the founders of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn.
- And be sure to learn more about how you can support Michael Franti’s nonprofit, Do It For the Love Foundation.
We hope this parting lyric from Michael Franti leaves you inspired as you embark on the new year: “Don’t let mistakes be so monumental, don’t let your love be so confidential, don’t let your mind be so darn judgmental, and please let your heart be more influential. Be thankful for all that the Spirit provides, and be thankful for all that you see without eyes.”
Happy New Year! — Hope Gibbs, publisher, Be Inkandescent
