or: How we built 4 unique metaverse experiences in 9 weeks — TLDR • We hired four global interns • We sent them to build in the Metaverse • They created in Roblox, Horizon Worlds, Spatial, and AltspaceVR Earlier this summer, we hired interns. Now these creators weren’t brought in to brew coffee, pick up lunch, or stuff envelopes — they were…

How psychedelic-assisted treatments are redefining the standard of care by Laura Santana — Life-changing retreats, VC-deals, clinical trials, mouth sprays, a Netflix 4-part documentary, a Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins…and so much more. The psychedelics industry has been slowly but steadily gaining momentum during recent years and it’s on track to hit mainstream status — thanks in part both…

Learn more about these eight potential-filled pillars to unlock your best self — It’s #nationalwellnessmonth so we’re featuring our favorite brands across the eight dimensions of wellness. These products and services empower us to be our best selves: physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually, vocationally, financially, and environmentally. Share your favorites in the comments below so we can check them out.

How brands can take notes from health & wellness brands and pet supply retailers to bring well-being to consumers by Tristan Stevens — I’d venture to say we can all agree more attention and priority is being placed on health and wellness than ever before, and the shift is here to stay. It’s been especially interesting to watch how brands are evolving, both at their core and through a product or service offering…

by Tristan Stevens It’s been a year and a half since we took a deep dive into the fitness industry We analyzed how COVID-19 was shaping the landscape and what brands could learn from new consumer behaviors, and we identified industry trends emerging out of the pandemic. …

How to care for your gut and its trillions of microorganisms by Laura Santana — When it comes to health, it’s all about trusting your gut…and your medical professionals. …

An exploration of the sexual wellness industry by Tristan Stevens — September marks the arrival of Sexual Health Month. Let’s not make things awkward: With the sexual wellness market poised to reach $37.2 billion by next year and undergo a CAGR of 6.57% in the next seven years, this growing industry is more than just stigma-ridden sex gadgets. Sexual health embodies…

A lens to creating a better metaverse — Welcome to the Age of Experience: immersive, connected, engaging, and ripe with possibilities for brands and users. Powering this hype is the metaverse — the idea of our digital lives converging with virtual reality worlds — or at least that’s the vision. The metaverse has been defined by author and…

Fire yourself up with functional drinks, virtual fitness, and digital health — these trends will boost your well-being next season by Christen Casey — Let’s take a peek behind the curtain, by looking at last year’s top Google Searches and get a glimpse into our collective subconscious. It revealed the expected cultural footprints of the news stories and zeitgeist-y moments that captured our attention.