Quote from our film 30,000 Days, released three years before the pandemic:
“Because things are going to come at you in life from all directions, good and bad, that might shift what brings you that sense of purpose. But your character strengths are at the core. They’re your resources to call upon to help navigate a future that’s unknown. While it may seem like we’re facing more complex problems today than we have in the past, if we look back through history we can see these times as an invitation … to step up and focus on what really matters."
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Dear Community,
There are a lot of things that feel like déjà vu going into this September. We’re still in a mask debate; we’re worried about kids at school; we’re navigating safety and uncertainty in every direction.
But a lot of it is different, too. We’ve learned so much over the past 18 months. We’ve learned the value of slowing down. We’ve learned that we don’t need to be everywhere, in person, all the time. We’ve learned that remote work has tremendous benefits, and also that creating healthy boundaries between work and home takes skills, and practice. And we’ve also learned the blessings and the curses of using screens for everything.
Mostly, we’ve learned how much we, as humans, can adapt.
This is something my team at Let it Ripple and I have given a lot of thought to, and we are really excited to be working directly with companies and organizations now with our new talk and program The Future of Work and Wellbeing: Optimizing Work/Life Balance in a Hybrid World. We'd love to work with you and your team. Find out more.
I'm also happy to be offering other talks again (mostly lively interactive Zooms, some live when safe). If you're interested in booking, find out more. Topics include:
Reset, Reflect, Recharge: The Power of Unplugging
Making Things Happen: Turning Ideas into Action
American Jewish Identity in the 21st Century
- The Science of Character: How to Flourish in Today's World
Getting to a Gender Balanced World
This Thursday I’ll be in conversation on Clubhouse with MIT Professor Sherry Turkle and Artist Victoria Millerabout about "Feeling Post-Covid Uncertainty? Embrace the Certainty of Change." Info below.
In light of where we are, I wanted to share two of our films that I think speak to this time:
- 30,000 Days (11 mins, 2017), about the 3,000-year history of humans thinking about meaning, purpose, and navigating uncertainty.
- A Case for Optimism (5-min episode from our original series,The Future Starts Here, 2013) about reasons to be hopeful when taking into perspective the bigger picture of humanity and history. (S1 Ep8).
Lastly, Ken and I took Odessa to college last week. It’s all so bittersweet, but we’re excited for her next chapter and to watch how she adapts and evolves.
Love,
Tiffany
PS. And for those in California: please remember to vote in this recall election. So much is on the line.
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30,000 Days explores the 3,000 year history of humans across cultures thinking about how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. We premiered it in 2017. Watch the 11-minute film.
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Science-Backed Strategies for Companies to Thrive in the New Hybrid Workplace
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Companies everywhere are facing the same questions: What kind of hybrid schedule is best for our team? How do we create a work culture where both employees and employers thrive? How do we maximize both wellbeing and productivity?
We are really excited to be working with companies and organizations now with our talk and program, The Future of Work and Wellbeing: Creating the New Hybrid Workplace. We'd love to work with you and your team. Learn more here.
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| Content for Change: Black X Jewish
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I recently saw this fantastic 20 minute documentary on BET by a good friend, Lacey Schwartz Delgado, about the Black and Jewish communities' united struggle against hate. Highly recommend. Learn more.
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| "Embrace the Uncertainty of Change" with Sherry Turkle and Victoria Miller, Thursday Sept. 2
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I'll be in conversation with the fabulous Sherry Turkle and Victoria Miller on Clubhouse, Sept.2 3 pm PT/6 pm ET. We'll be discussing ways to adapt and thrive in the post-Covid uncertainty. It should be a great talk. Use this link to add the event to your Clubhouse calendar.
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We partnered with One Table to make another episode in their PAUSE series featuring Tan France, Beanie Feldstein, Ari Shapiro and more answering the question: What would it be like to turn off screens for a day? What are we afraid of? And what would we get out of it?
Watch the 3-minute film on our site or on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter.
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I loved this documentary about the seminal seventies celebration of Black music by Questlove. Watch on Hulu here.
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Ken and I absolutely loved watching this two-part documentary about the musicians who collaborated and influenced each other in the early seventies, like the Doors, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills & Nash, and more. Check it out here.
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It took a while for the world to catch on to the powerful medicine of mushrooms. I saw this absorbing documentary several years ago. It's finally airing on Netflix, and I highly recommend it. Watch here.
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| Sundance Film Festival 40th Anniversary
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Sundance is celebrating its 40th anniversary and asked filmmakers to share their favorite moments. It was such a journey to go through eighteen years of photos and four premieres. The very first year I was there with a film I was 8 months pregnant with Odessa. Here's my post with all my favorite moments on IG or FB here.
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This documentary by my good friend Lucy Walker about the wildfire crisis is riveting, terrifying, must-see viewing. You can stream it on on the CBS news app and Paramount+. Learn more here.
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| Mill Valley Film Festival Oct. 7-17
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My acclaimed hometown film festival -- so glad it's going to be live again! Learn more here.
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Long before Lollapalooza and Coachella, Mt. Tam hosted the first live music festival. Now they're bringing it back with a fantastic line-up. Learn more and get tickets here.
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This great new initiative highlights the vibrancy, diversity, and values of the Bay Area Jewish community through grassroots video storytelling. Learn more here.
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I really enjoyed discussing character, creativity, and connection with Jean Abdou on the 33 Voices podcast. Listen here.
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| Transfiguration @Postmasters
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I loved this fantastic show at Postmasters gallery in New York and highly recommend seeing it in person. Check it out here.
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Chromotherapy at Haines Gallery
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This new show at Haines Gallery is so stimulating. Learn more here.
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| dearMoon by Richelle Gribble
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I love this video from artist Richelle Gribble about her interspace art works. Watch here and check out more of her work at Supercollider Art here.
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| The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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This novel is about alternate lives you could have lived, philosophy, and quantum physics. What more could one want in a book? Learn more here.
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| The Profound M by Tamsin Smith
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This compilation of poetry by Tamsin Smith with found photos by Matt Gonzalez is moving and absorbing. See more here.
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| Thanks for Waiting by Doree Shafrir
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Doree Shafrir's new book is a delightful ode to late bloomers. Learn more here.
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Preorders
So many good books coming out soon.
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| Please Scream Inside Your Heart by Dave Pell
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I can't wait to read Dave Pell's book about the disaster that was 2020. He is brilliant and writes my favorite newsletter Next Draft. Learn more here.
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| Read This to Get Smarter by Blair Imani
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Blair Imani's forthcoming book is essential reading. Learn more here.
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The Power of Fun by Catherine Price
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I'm excited for Catherine Price's December release which is a follow-up to her book How to Break up with Your Phone. Learn more here.
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| Good Burdens by Christina Crook
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I love Christina Crook's work and am so excited about her forthcoming book. Learn more here.
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My friend Peter McEvilley, who performs as Peas, is such an amazing musician. His new album is terrific! Learn more here.
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| Digital Wellness Lab Back to School Guide
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Harvard's Boston Children's Hospital's Digital Wellness Lab is such an important research hub. I'm proud to serve on their board. Their new Back to School Guide is essential reading for parents wanting to find out more about healthy screen use. Check out the guide here.
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This amazing organization, which used to be called Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, stands up to corporate America protecting kids rights around tech and media. They have great new materials to check out. Check out their latest video and learn more here.
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| Jewish Grandparents Network
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Jewish Grandparents Network is a great organization that supports and empowers bubbes and zaydes (Yiddish for grandmas and grandpas). I will be speaking wtih the wonderful writer Jane Isay on Sept 13, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT. Register here and learn more about their work here.
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There have been so many things to do to as we prepared our oldest daughter for college. This service definitely helped. Learn more here.
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| Job Opening: Vice President of Business Affairs at ITVS
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Independent Television Service is public media’s leading incubator and presenter of documentary film, with over 40 Emmy awards. They partner with filmmakers who bring untold stories to public broadcasting to make a difference in the world and are committed to diversity on both sides of the camera. See the job posting here.
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| Women Make Movies Is Hiring a Filmmaker Services Manager
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Women Make Movies is a fantastic non-profit media organization based in New York City. For over 45 years, they have been championing the diverse world of women and women-identified filmmakers and their stories. See the job posting here.
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| Jewish Food Hero Calendar
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L'Shana Tova to all my fellow Jews here. I love this gorgeous new calendar celebrating favorite holiday foods from Jewish Food Hero. I have it framed above my coffee machine. Order here.
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Happy September, L'Shana Tova, and to navigating uncertain times together.
xo
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This illustration by @gapingvoid on IG says it all.
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