From August 1st to August 30th, The Stories Hub is going to feature stories of individuals and brands that represent inspiration, authenticity, creativity, innovation, and are making a difference (locally, nationally and globally). If you know of individuals and brands that meet the above criteria, do share with The Stories Hub. That story could be…
Category: brand
Perspectives on life
I’m always curious to hear about different perspectives on life. Perspectives are windows to how people see the world. Two people can be looking at the same thing and have two different perspectives. Here’s a perspective that I really enjoyed listening to: Harvard Business School AASU Conference: Kasseem Dean Keynote Some thoughts shared by Kasseem…
Our town is going to make jeans again
I love this story. From Hiut Denim Co.’s website: Cardigan is a small town of 4,000 good people. 400 of them used to make jeans. They made 35,000 pairs a week. For three decades. Then one day the factory closed. It left town. But all that skill and knowhow remained. Without any way of showing the…
The Fortune Cookie Principle
Bernadette Jiwa talks about The Fortune Cookie Principle and its application all around us.
Klay Thompson talks financial wisdom
What you build
What you build, you can be proud of it. What you build, you put your sweat in it. What you build, you can live with the results. What you build, you can have no excuses. What you build, you are the best person for it. What are you building today?
Growth mode
A startup (should) operate in a different way when it goes from survival mode to growth mode. When the idea is launched, it gets tested in the market. If the startup is solving customers’ problems, is entering a good industry, is competitive, timing is right, and many other things including luck, the startup takes off….
When you’re famous…
You’re magnetic. The press wants to talk to you, the celebrities want to be around you, and fans seem to be everywhere. You’re pulling everyone and everything towards you. I would love to know who was there for you from the start before you achieved the fame. Who was the one or the few people…
Improving online users’ well being
Recently there was an article on Axios that “several of the biggest social media platforms are beginning to test changes that cut down on scorekeeping, discourage harassment and aim to improve users’ well-being.” A step in the right direction. The article also noted that for many years social media companies aggressively focused on driving and…
Some of my favorite Nepali brands
Here are a few of my favorite Nepali brands (brands that started in Nepal that cater to the domestic or international market or both) in random order: Himalayan Java – Love the ambience, food/coffee, and service Mheecha – Love the simplistic design, look, and style. I have two Mheecha backpacks. RedMud Coffee – Love the…
What’s your ‘mandu?
Kathmandu is an oasis. Here, you’ll find what you are looking for. Jazzmandu. Bookmandu. Shopmandu. Cafemandu. Bikemandu. And many other ‘mandus. We have our groups and communities based on our interests, age, gender, backgrounds and so forth. It’s hard not to find what you are looking for. Reach out to the community that’s already out…
Chief Review Officer
Each startup or business should now have a Chief Review Officer. The Chief Review Officer will need to look after all reviews that the company gets in their websites, social media pages, and any other public platforms. The officer will need to correspond with the right person/department as needed and address the customers’ concern/queries. As…
Himalayan Java’s story
I love going to Himalayan Java. I love the store’s ambience, customer service, and obviously their coffee/food. Having visited so many of their coffee shops around Kathmandu, I was curious to learn about Himalayan Java’s story.
Celebrities speaking up
When celebrities speak up on contemporary issues, is it good or bad for their “personal brand”? Do all celebrities have the luxury to speak up on contemporary issues and voice their opinion(s)? What current or potential sports endorsements would be affected for the athletes if they speak up (or not speak up)? Do consumers today…
Just write it!
Writing has a lot of benefits. Here are some good and helpful articles related to writing: 5 Benefits of Writing: Why You Should Write Every Day The Benefits of Writing The Psychological Benefits of Writing
Secrets of Himalaya | Nepal in 4K
Pure. Calm. Peaceful. A video by Sergi Martínez Miró
just be YOU!
The best way to build a personal brand is to be yourself. Being authentic is the most prized asset in today’s world. For people who want to become a personal brand or have their company connect with the customers, the decision is simple: be authentic. Your audience can easily see right through when you are…
Does the brand make you or you make the brand?
A question that is up for debate. A established company has been in the market for a long time. It has a name. It has a proven business model. It has been around. A startup has been in the market for a short time. It is building its name. It’s business model is not proven…
Convoz
It’s refreshing and inspiring to learn about Convoz. Convoz is an app for creating public collaborative conversation through video, which is what we call a convo. Users can create a convo to share their opinions and receive video responses from others. A convo allows individuals to communicate face-2-face sharing their thoughts and feelings as if…