Can we really create a better future without taking the time, space, and courage to imagine it? Isn’t that how invention occurs? Through a magical moment of inspiration that strikes someone to think of a design or idea that could change the entire world. Many such examples exist throughout history. So why can’t we seem to collectively imagine a world where everyone has their needs met and suffering isn’t central to many people’s lives? A sustainable economic model incorporates the complex experience of life and challenges the narrow measure of success today — profit.

Each month I plan to highlight a different topic, this month I'd like you to join me in celebrating Black History Month. Let me start by wishing all Black folks a Happy Black History Month! I hope you take time to celebrate joy, community and rest. Shout out to Tricia Hersey creator of The Nap Ministry and her work Rest Is Resistance.  For the rest of us, it’s time to roll up our sleeves to do the work of learning our shared history from Black voices and unlearning unconscious biases that persist in all of us.  I’d like to briefly highlight some iconic voices and perspectives I deeply admire.