#675 | New Reports, Free Workshops & Good Vibes đ€
And you thought 2020 was nuts âŠ
Weâre only eight days into the new year and youâve already told us how messed up everything feels. From the inexcusable scenes in Washington, National lockdowns across Europe and -10C snow storms in the UK, 2021 is already looking like another crazy ride.
But fear not, the Air epoch is among us and youâve got your trusted round-up of toasty links to warm you up, bring back the vibes and remind us of times like these. So if youâre looking for another comfort blanket to the world outside, weâve pulled together an extra strong line-up of events to get you through January. And, if you ever need a distraction, a chat or to take your mind off things ⊠you know what you need to do:
#reports
- Our next DIRTY WORDS report is dropping early Feb, so if youâre wondering how brands can be more authentic, why people are dumping Instagram and what the future of influence is, then leave your details here
#interesting
- How was Christmas during a pandemic for you?
- Flock Together is a support club combatting the underrepresentation of black, brown & POC in nature
- Scarcity as an API
- Acronym just launched an online exhibition bringing together 50 artists and designers to explore humanityâs increasingly complex relationship with the future and itâs đ„
- LEGO has made a botanical collection for adults
- An interesting read on the rise of direct digital giving, making charity more interpersonal again and providing fast support for people in need
- Colleen Tighe unpacks the underlying problems with Instagram
- You need to know about Social Tokens and why theyâre going to change everything
- How consumersâ four quadrants of taste should shape your brand strategy
- Forget programming, the best skill to teach children is reinvention in this (still relevant) long read from Yuval Noah Harari
- Looking for some astrological guidance through 2021? The CHANI 7 Day Forecast is all you need
- And if youâre wondering, hereâs how to start a cultural movement
#events
- Daily - Our friends at FRAME have taken their incredible classes online to keep you moving all day errrrrday, so if youâre looking for some Cher-obics or Beyonce barre, head this way. Remember, Protein Studios members get FREE classes đŻ
- Daily - Want to accelerate performance, increase productivity, communication, confidence, focus, alleviate stress, anxiety, fatigue and help reduce negative emotions such as anger, fear, frustration and depression? Yeah, we thought you might ⊠sounds like you need some Breathpod in your routine
- 13th Jan - Ethics in Street and Documentary Photography is a discussion around the responsibilities that come with documentary photography with Simon King
- 14th-30th Jan - gal-dem present Rest and Reset, âŁcovering everything from spirituality and wellbeing, to finances and culture â all led by incredible creatives and experts
- 16th Jan - Whatâs My Purpose? This free LGBTQ+ workshop equips participants with new self-care and empowerment tools for personal growth; challenging self-imposed narratives and bringing more awareness to the impact that our stories can have on deciding our own future
- 20th Jan - Yoga with Gina is a 60 minute meditation, Vinyasa, and Yoga Nidra with our very own Gina Stewart that's suitable for all levels. It's happening at 7pm GMT and an optional donations is appreciated
- 21st Jan - Protein Members Meet-up đ
- 25th Jan - Rules of Growth a free workshop with Protein Founder & CEO, William Rowe, to help you grow your business, your team or yourself in a sustainable way
- 30th Jan - Play Your Self is a free LGBTQ+ workshop using script-writing as a tool for self-enquiry. You'll be guided through a simple process of character building and story telling, exploring the protagonist and antagonist of your own personal narrative
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Until next month. Hold tight and stay safe â„ïž
Your friends at Protein.
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