Posts by Kim Browne
‘Reclaim the Flag’ Director Alexis Bittar on Why Some People Were Too ‘Nervous’ to Be in Doc About LGBTQ Community’s Relationship to the American Flag
Alexis Bittar is reclaiming the American flag. So much so that the celebrity jewelry designer and filmmaker has one hanging outside the Brooklyn home he shares with his husband and their three kids. “I love it,” Bittar tells me. “I bought some Gay Pride flags, but I haven’t put them out yet. I like the…
Read More6 ways young professionals in tech can find useful podcasts
If you’ve ever opened a podcast app and felt overwhelmed by thousands of options, you’re not alone. For young professionals in tech, podcasts can be one of the most efficient ways to stay informed, learn from industry leaders, and discover new ideas during a commute or workout. The challenge isn’t finding podcasts. It’s finding the…
Read MoreSheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC Fight at White House: ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’
Sheryl Crow has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event last night at the White House, describing it as “disgraceful and void of decency.” The singer-songwriter, who has been very outspoken against Trump in the past, shared a post on Instagram Stories that decried the event for being…
Read More5 habits that keep founders sharp when everything feels chaotic
If you’ve been building a company for any length of time, you’ve probably had weeks where everything seems to break at once. A key hire quits. Customer acquisition costs spike. A product launch slips. Investors ask tough questions at exactly the wrong moment. The reality of entrepreneurship is that chaos is not an occasional disruption.…
Read MoreWhite House UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Shouts ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ in Post-Match Interview
While Josh Hokit was a big winner on Sunday night’s UFC Freedom 250 event, his post-match qinterviewuip was designed to stir up controversy. After he won his heavyweight fight against Derrick Lewis during the June 14 fight on the White House lawn, Hokit was interviewed on the Paramount+ broadcast by Joe Rogan. At the end,…
Read MoreKnicks NBA Championship Merch Includes Official Locker Room T-Shirt, Signed Jalen Brunson Basketballs
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The New York Knicks are the 2026 NBA champions. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 94-90 Saturday, winning the NBA finals series 4-1 and lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy…
Read MoreStop Letting Marketing Fear Run Your Business
I grew up around entrepreneurs who believed work should teach you, and then you build something of your own. That mindset shaped how I see marketing. My take is simple: most brands don’t fail because of bad products; they fail because they hide behind marketing fear. Marketing fear looks like delaying decisions, outsourcing judgment to…
Read MoreDGA Deal Lands Health Plan Gains, Streaming Residual Hikes and Responds to TV Slump by Limiting Actors and Others From Taking Director Jobs
The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors and others who work on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve jobs for career TV directors. The provision is meant to address the 40% downturn in production jobs over the last four years, which has…
Read MoreSteadfast: Inside Christopher Combs’ Strategic Legal Approach
Criminal accusations can often carry a heavy burden that extends far beyond the legal realm. They can impact careers and reputations, and even harm family structures. Missouri and Illinois criminal defense lawyer Christopher Combs built his practice, Combs Waterkotte, to guide individuals through what may be the most stressful period of their lives, and he…
Read More8 ways to balance job searching and starting a side business
If you’re job hunting while trying to build a side business, you’re probably familiar with a unique kind of mental tug-of-war. One hour you’re tailoring resumes and preparing for interviews. The next, you’re brainstorming product ideas, reaching out to potential customers, or tweaking your website. Both pursuits demand energy, optimism, and persistence. Both can feel…
Read MoreCharades, Diaphana Board ‘The Little Run,’ Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s Follow-Up to ‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Little Run” (“La Petite Cavale”), Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s follow-up to “Shooom’s Odyssey” and one of France’s most-awaited of upcoming animated features, has been boarded by Charades and Diaphana Distribution. A renowned director-driven sales banner intent on bringing new voices to the world such as Gints Zilbalodis’ Oscar winner “Flow,” Charades is handling international…
Read More7 leadership mistakes first-time founders make without realizing it
The early days of building a company can feel like a constant exercise in problem-solving. You’re managing product development, talking to customers, figuring out cash flow, and somehow trying to inspire a team at the same time. Most first-time founders spend so much energy trying to keep the business moving forward that they rarely stop…
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