By Eddie Lee With the third-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Atlanta has long been an important corporate hub. But it’s not all business. Atlanta is also a bustling city with a vibrant culture, standout attractions, deep history, and distinctive dining. All of which means that a trip to the ATL is sure to leave you entertained, enlightened, and eager to return. What to see The largest aquarium in the United States, the Georgia Aquarium—located downtown—contains more than 11 million gallons of water and is home to thousands of marine animals; for an extr ..read more

Savvy travel pros share their recommendations on products that can ease the way By Carrie Kirby Robin Wilson-Beattie, a sexuality and disability educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area, took 45 trips by air last year. Since she has a disability that prevents her from walking long distances, Wilson-Beattie carefully choreographs her journeys. “I have a system,” she says. It all starts with good pockets. Because she usually receives wheelchair assistance to the gate, Wilson-Beattie needs to be able to access her most important items without reaching into a bag, which might be behind he ..read more

Eight ways to increase your chances to live long and well By Leslie Pepper Most of us are perpetually on the hunt for the fairy-tale fountain of youth—a pill, a meal plan, or even an exercise that will launch us into our 90s or beyond feeling healthy and happy. Unfortunately, the search for that fountain is futile. “There’s no miracle cure that’s going to single-handedly optimize your health,” says Poonam Desai, DO, a lifestyle medicine physician and assistant professor of emergency medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. “Longevity, wellness, and health optimization are all about adop ..read more

What if we’d had the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution for the past 50 years? by Zakiya Thomas As a Black woman in the United States, I’ve always known that my rights are precarious. The patchwork of laws intended to protect against discrimination isn’t enough. We need a foundation that can be guaranteed only by the Constitution; we need the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). We all stand to gain from the ERA. With equal pay, Black and Brown families could have more financial security, and we could combat the sexism and racism at the root of maternal mortality. LGBTQAI+ communities could h ..read more

Establish a culture where transparency is the norm, not the exception. by Minda Harts In the ever-changing landscape of the modern workplace, trust is the invisible thread that binds teams together, enabling them to navigate the complexities of today’s hybrid work environment. Our new working normal is a vibrant cacophony of generations, cultures, and digital interfaces that often stretch trust to its limits. When this fabric tears, the onus falls on leaders to stitch it back together, ensuring that the team’s tapestry remains intact. Restoring trust requires more than superficial gestures and ..read more

We Must Ensure AI Drives Gender Equity by Nicole Jackson There’s no way around the increasingly invasive influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in nearly all aspects of our lives. As companies continue to embrace AI and machine learning, business leaders need to ensure this technology is used to even the playing field, not reinforce overt or hidden bias. Responsible AI is a practice and framework to assist organizations in mitigating risk by incorporating strategies, protocols, and procedures before, during, and after AI is deployed. As more tasks are automated and workplaces shift tow ..read more

Salary transparency may help close the gender pay gap—and benefit companies along the way By Kimberly Olson Hannah Williams asks strangers to share their salaries and then broadcasts those figures to the 1.3 million followers of her TikTok channel, Salary Transparent Street. To date, more than 5,000 people—cloud engineers, roofers, attorneys, UPS drivers, marketing directors, even real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran—have shared their earnings with her. “This information allows workers to compare their current pay to the going market rate for their role, which many workers have trouble ..read more

CVS Health’s Tanya Clark Robinson is shaping culture and driving change By Lydia T. Blanco In a society where, as management consultant Peter Drucker said, “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” Tanya Clark Robinson is invested in fostering equitable environments where people can thrive through intentional connections. Clark Robinson, CVS Health’s SVP of Human Resources, joined the company in 2021 after earning a reputation as a trusted advisor in the HR field who transformed organizations with her thoughtful approach. At CVS Health, she acts as the senior talent partner to C-suite leaders and ..read more

Stay Open to Unexpected Opportunities Cisco Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Gloria Goins wanted to be a lawyer from the time she was six. She also aspired to become a judge. She’d achieved the first goal and was working toward the second when her father became terminally ill, so to stay nearby, she took a position in diversity, equity, and inclusion with Cingular Wireless. She went on to create the company’s first DEI program, and since then has held DEI leadership positions at such organizations as Amazon, Bon Secours health system, and The Home Depot. “If you were to have ..read more

As founder and CEO of luxury athletic-wear company Alala, Denise Lee has built a multi-million-dollar business By Pat Olsen Denise Lee funded her company at age 31 with help from friends and family. Finding success producing athleisure apparel that is at once stylish, comfortable, and high performance was a high bar for a new fashion brand, yet Lee accomplished that masterfully with a small, all-female staff. A few years after launching the company in 2014, she shifted the brand heavily to e-commerce during the pandemic, boosting its meteoric rise and its ability to attract celebrities an ..read more