Faith Brown

1 week ago | barrons.com | Faith Brown

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2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Faith Brown

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Is it a sock? Is it a slipper? Is it really a shoe? Recently, a curious case of “What the hell is that?” footwear discourse has infiltrated social media and Substack. Designed by Brave Pudding, the “Hamptons Stroll” shoes (yes, they are actual shoes) are made from ribbed, recycled cashmere and resemble a plain, everyday sock—only this version has a rubber sole and is designed to be worn outdoors.

3 weeks ago | taipeitimes.com | Faith Brown

By Faith Brown / AFP, MANILA Nathalie Mago’s work day begins after she has tucked her three daughters into bed and flicked off the lights in their house north of the Philippine capital, Manila. As her young family sleeps, she fires up her laptop and begins discussing the day’s agenda with her boss — an American half a world away.

3 weeks ago | nst.com.my | Pam Castro - |Pam Castro |Faith Brown

NATHALIE Mago's work day begins after she's tucked her three daughters into bed and flicked off the lights in their house north of the Philippine capital Manila. As her young family sleeps, she fires up her laptop and begins discussing the day's agenda with her boss — an American half a world away. A "virtual assistant", Mago is one of a growing number of Filipinos flocking to the booming but unregulated sector in the face of a tight job market, low wages and frequently hellish commutes.

4 weeks ago | barrons.com | Faith Brown |Pam Castro