Stephan Rabimov

1 month ago | forbes.com | Stephan Rabimov

In a century defined by the ever-increasing speed, stillness is increasingly sold back to us as a luxury. One can find that quiet escape in all kinds of ways, from weighted blankets, that cost more than a luxury suit, to half-hour meditation sessions led by Jerry Seinfeld. But one of the oldest, simplest, and strangely ignored ways to find that meditative state is to get in a long, narrow boat and paddle silently across a still body of water. In many ways, rowing is the original full-body workout.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Stephan Rabimov

In a world grappling with tectonic cultural shifts, economic instability, and rapidly evolving technologies, the role of art education is being fundamentally redefined. At the epicenter of this transformation is Portland’s Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), now a flagship institution within Willamette University—Oregon’s oldest university, founded in 1842. Together, they are forging a new model for creative leadership—one that goes far beyond the studio.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Stephan Rabimov

President Donald Trump made a geopolitical proposition that left the world both amused and shocked: he wants to buy Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. The idea —unsolicited, swiftly declined, and widely mocked—sparked a wave of headlines, memes, and existential questions: What value do we assign to land, people, and heritage?

Mar 21, 2025 | forbes.com | Stephan Rabimov

Over a recent dinner with friends, we found ourselves reflecting on how global travel has become exhausting and overwhelming. Too often, even luxury hotels contribute to that feeling—offering flashy opulence but leaving little room for true rest, connection, or meaning. But travel doesn’t have to be that way.

Feb 28, 2025 | forbes.com | Stephan Rabimov

Lithuania is making waves on the global stage, boldly disconnecting from Russia’s energy grid to fully integrate with the European network and capturing Hollywood’s attention with Lithuanian actor Arnas Fedaravičius starring in HBO’s The White Lotus. As the world takes notice, a growing number of travelers are discovering the country’s rich cultural heritage—where amber, Lithuania’s most prized natural resource, plays a starring role.