At the Flawless Foundation, we continue to be deeply moved by the advocacy work of Kenneth Cole. His unwavering commitment to social justice, mental health awareness, and corporate consciousness has set a standard few can match. We last had the privilege of meeting Kenneth Cole at the screening and Q&A for America Unfiltered: Portraits and…
By John Caruso, Flawless Fellow When I first joined Flawless, I had no idea how transformative the experience would be. From day one, it has been an amazing and influential learning process that has shaped my skills, perspective, and sense of community in ways I never anticipated. One of the most significant projects I’ve worked…
Originally published on the Huffington Post “Forget your perfect offering — there’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”— Leonard Cohen, “Anthem” It is officially Spring and we’re coming up on the holidays of Easter and Passover — a season of hope, renewal, and light. One thing I find very interesting about…
The 95th Oscars Awards ceremony was a night to remember as mental health took center stage. As we reflect on this year’s Academy Awards, we can’t help but celebrate two standout moments that were shining lights on mental health in such a powerful way. First, the critically acclaimed film Everything Everywhere All At Once swept…
COVID-19 took away what was once routine for all of us, and for the Flawless team that included seeing all of our friends and colleagues at the annual Mental Health America conference. That changed this year where a hybrid event allowed for in-person and online attendance. However you chose to attend this year’s conference, one…
While Black History Month may be nearing its end, we know that Black history continues to be made every day. In our Black Changemakers Feature, we recognize the leaders within our Flawless Family who are changing the world with all of their thought leadership. Below are the #FlawlessTalks that our Fellow Tre has conducted with…
If you’re playing professional football that leaves no doubt that you’re a champion on the field, but recently at Flawless we celebrated some champions off the field. In our Flawless Football Feature, we highlighted three amazing football players who are leaders in the football community but are also helping to change the conversation around mental…
There’s nothing quite like a good book! Here are some of our favorite Flawless reads – we hope you find them as inspirational and educational as we do! You Already Won by Dr. Kojo SarfoOur Flawless board member Kojo Sarfo inspires hope in You Already Won by focusing on being kind, believing in yourself, and being patient. We…
Our Flawless Fellow, Maureen Mahoney, has been with the Flawless Foundation for over two years now and recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Public Policy. She plans to pursue a career in criminal justice and mental health care reform. Her last few months as a college senior were turned upside…
Prom night. You remember it don’t you? The biggest worry on your mind was whether you got the right shade to match the color in your date’s outfit, because what was more important than getting the perfect sentimental prom photos? You watched countless television shows and teen movies that prepared you for this highly anticipated…
