Posts by Amelia Frost
Stephanie Piko: A Chapter of Stewardship and a Legacy Still Unfolding
[ad_1] Stephanie Piko has always approached public service with an emphasis on substance over show. As former Mayor of Centennial, Colorado, she centered her leadership on building systems that work reliably, partnerships that endure, and a governance model grounded in long-term results. Since taking office in 2018, following six years on City Council, Piko has…
Read MoreKontos Construction Celebrates Over 40 Years of Purposeful Building and Enduring Community Legacy
[ad_1] Kontos Construction, a family-led real estate development and construction firm, is commemorating over four decades of continued work dedicated to shaping functional spaces and longstanding relationships. Since 1981, the company has focused on delivering development and contracting services rooted in an enduring sense of responsibility to clients and communities. Today, Kontos Construction specializes in…
Read MoreHow Health & Safety Apps Are Changing the Modern Workplace
[ad_1] A digital transformation is ongoing in the workplace. The way we work has been changed by technology, from project management to communication, however most workplace accidents are still quite common and are due to human behaviour. Old-school safety methods stressed following rules in the form of unnecessary training courses, long-winded manuals, and reactive reporting…
Read MoreOn Cannabis, Responsibility, and Leadership that Chose Reform Over Fear
[ad_1] Through my involvement in the cannabis industry, including my time as Executive Chairman of High Times, I gained firsthand exposure to both the promise and the complexity of cannabis reform. That perspective has informed not only my professional views but my personal choices as well. Nearly a year ago, I stopped using cannabis altogether.…
Read MoreStewarding Artists, Not Just Art: Laura Grenning’s Enduring Gallery Model
[ad_1] Purpose has always guided Laura Grenning’s work, even when her career seemed pointed elsewhere. Today, as the founder of Grenning Gallery in Sag Harbor, located in the social heart of the Hamptons, that sense of direction has crystallized. The Grenning Gallery model is shaped by a deep belief in the value of supporting upcoming…
Read MoreModernization Demands More Than AI. People Will Define the Future of Business
[ad_1] From the boardroom to the engineering floor, one question now eclipses all others: Are we modernizing with artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that truly changes outcomes? In my years working on large-scale transformations at PwC Consulting, IBM, and KPMG, I have watched companies pursue modernization with both zeal and confusion. Today, as AI…
Read MoreWhy Soft Skills Win Hard Deals: Tami Fratis on Compassion, Empathy, and Trust in Sell-Side Investment Banking
[ad_1] Strong financials are often assumed to be the decisive factor in a successful transaction. Yet, in Tami Fratis’s experience, deals might falter even when the numbers appear compelling. Buyers may hesitate, founders might second-guess their decisions, and management teams might lose momentum under pressure. Fratis, Managing Director of ACT Capital Advisors, works closely with…
Read MoreThe Blunt Bob Is the Effortlessly Cool Haircut Dominating 2026
[ad_1] No haircut says “fresh start” quite like a blunt bob. If you’ve ever ditched your long layers (or even sharpened up a lob) for this ultra-sharp haircut, you know how powerful a reset it can be. And if you’ve always loved the look but never committed to the big chop, there’s never been a…
Read MoreTulsi Gabbard Mocked By Trump Aides Who Purposefully Left Her Out of Maduro Planning: Report
[ad_1] Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was not included in key planning meetings for the U.S. military operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in late 2025 and early 2026, according to reports released on Thursday. The White House reportedly cut Gabbard out of months of strategic planning for what would become the Venezuelan…
Read MoreHow Cardi B Became South Korea’s Favorite Beauty Influencer
[ad_1] In September of last year I met with the team behind Fully, a K-Beauty skin care brand gaining major traction in South Korea. As the senior beauty editor at Glamour, these types of meetings are common, especially for brands new to market. Eager to find the same success in the United States, the brand’s…
Read MoreTrump Signals US Oversight of Venezuela Will Last Well Over a Year
[ad_1] President Donald Trump President Donald Trump said the United States expects to maintain direct oversight of Venezuela for an extended period, signaling that Washington‘s role in running the country and managing its oil resources will last “much longer” than a year. In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday evening, Trump…
Read MoreColombian President Petro Said He Feared Being Captured Like Maduro Before Having a Friendly Call With Trump
[ad_1] Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he feared being captured like Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and was set to begin sleeping in the presidential palace before having a friendly phone call with Donald Trump that helped to defuse tensions, according to a new report. Speaking to The New York Times, Petro said…
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