Alicia Keys is redesigning how she works

Alicia Keys is best known for her stunning voice and expansive music career. But even with 15 Grammys, she’s looking for ways to expand her influence, particularly when it comes to wellness. In the past few years, she has launched a skincare brand with E.L.F. Beauty and debuted an athletic-wear collection with Athleta. Both ventures are deeply tied to her commitment to mindfulness and mental health. “Coming from the music [industry], it’s kind of expected that you start early, and you’ll end late, and you’re never going to have weekends off,” she tells writer Ashley C. Ford. “I have to work extra hard to create the proper culture.” Ford’s conversation with Keys is part of a new Fast Company package on mental health at work. Read Ford's piece here. — Co.Design Editors   How Alicia Keys is expanding her brand mindfully Growing up in the music business, Alicia Keys was used to working late into the night. Today, she’s as busy as ever—but also focused on being well.   READ MORE   Cooper Hewitt Design Museum’s new director: ‘I see design as a great equalizer’ Maria Nicanor, the new director of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, wants to change how you think about design. First step? Move away from the shiny object.   READ MORE   Redfin to pay $4 million to settle lawsuit over digital redlining Redfin’s ‘minimum price limit’ slashed real estate services in non-white neighborhoods—and now the company is paying a $4 million settlement.   READ MORE   These visually striking films will help you rediscover the wonder of nature A key message of Studio Ghibli is that we must respect nature—or face our own destruction.   READ MORE

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