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Successful first impressions are all about humanity. Conversations between people. Be mindful at work, school, and abroad. You never know who a stranger will become. The contributors of Mass Appeal Magazine are here to get those initial meet-and-greets just right. Like the time of thanks in November, bask in the power of connection. 

Humanity at Home and Work

Struggling to sleep due to noisy neighbors? Flip to ‘Savoir Faire’. Here, Sara Levy-Lambert talks about etiquette regarding loud neighbors. Music, dogs, steps, you name it. It can be frustrating. The key is to initiate polite conversation. Make sure those first impressions among neighbors go just right. Remember your loud neighbors are humans too. 

Naomi Clarke is the ultimate professional when it comes to humanity. In ‘Transferable,’ Clarke’s move from sociology to a tech role as Chief Diversity Officer shows how skills like analysis, empathy, and problem-solving can work in different fields. By adjusting academic writing to tech’s fast style, Clarke helped make digital spaces more inclusive. Learning business skills through research, Clarke shows the importance of flexibility and a mix of skills when changing careers. 

Not Easy To Forget

Say ‘hello’ to Auliʻi Cravalho. The focus of November’s ‘On the Rise.’ Just in time for the second Moana movie too. The actor/singer has proven her star power from a very young age. She also proudly embraces her Hawaiian heritage, something apparent through her work the Moana films. Her magnetic voice makes quite the first impression. 

Coffee ignites first impressions. Paul Coach found this to be true in his life. In Novembers’s ‘910,’ we see a chance café meeting lead to a friendship between a business coach and an aspiring artist. Their shared love for art grew into months of collaboration and support. This helped each balance dreams with practicality. This experience showed the power of genuine connections and growth through unexpected encounters. 

Power of Youth

College students can impact humanitarian causes with small actions like food drives and volunteering that fit into busy schedules. This is proven by ‘925’ contributor, Stephanie Edenburgh. She balanced academics and volunteering by joining campus groups, hosting fundraisers, and using her skills to support non-profits. A highlight for Edenburgh was leading a fundraiser that raised over $1,000 for disaster relief, proving students can make a difference through teamwork and good time management. 

To read the full pieces, open up the November 2024 edition of Mass Appeal Magazine.