THE OUTLOOK #74

#74 MONTHLY ROUND-UP

This week we're looking back at the positive vibes we shared with you in March

March is coming to an end, but spring and longer days are here and we're excited for these sunny days ahead. In the meantime, we look back at the positive news we've shared with you this month!

PEOPLE - The fashion quest of Amy Powney

Fashion Reinvented, came out at the end of February. The documentary. The documentary follows the designer Amy Powney, on her quest to create a collection fully traceable from raw materials to finished product.

The film highlights the difficulty to achieve full transparency in fashion the way it currently operates and is proof that a shift a urgently needed.

Click HERE to read the full blog and find out more about Amy's story!

PLANET - The women saving Kenya's last rainforest

Further highlighting inspirational women during Women's History Month, we looked at the incredible work carried out by groups of women in Kenya.

In an effort to reduce household consumption of forest resources like firewood which threatens the local ecosystems, groups of women have emerged to support the community and show that there is a way to both protect and profit from the forest.

As well as helping to protect this precious rainforest, the group allows women to feel empowered and earn a living that makes it possible to send their children to university and provide for their families.

Click HERE to read the full blog

PRACTICE - Celebrating Happiness

March 20th marked International Day of Happiness. This celebration was initiated in 2013 by the United Nations as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world.

This year's theme was "Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Kind." As positivity is at the heart of everything we do, we took this opportunity to share some easy tips on how to be a little bit happer every day and keep a smile on our face.

Click HERE to read the full blog

Léa's takeaway

It's been another fantastic month of finding and sharing inspiring stories with you and I look forward to some more in April!

If you want to keep the positive vibes in your daily routine, why not try some of these great podcasts: Happy Place, Happier with Gretchen Rubin or The Good Life Project.