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Matthew Mishory’s Who Are the Marcuses?

Feature Documentary About Unlikely Philanthropists Whose $500 Million Gift Seeks Peace and Climate Action Through Water Makes World Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival

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Who Are the Marcuses?, Matthew Mishory’s feature documentary about a mysterious couple whose more than half a billion-dollar gift to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev both tells the story of a nice Jewish couple—and savvy investors—from Long Island, and re-imagines conflict resolution in the Middle East and peace through water, will make its world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival next month.

The film will have its world premiere Tuesday, October 18th at THE LOT #3, 999 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 at 7:30 PM. The film will play an encore screening Wednesday, October 19h at the same cinema at the same time. Ticketing options available here.

Matthew Mishory (Fioretta; Artur Schnabel; No Place of Exile) directed the film. Producers are Rubber Ring’s and Stone Canyon’s Bradford Schlei (Swingers, Spun) and Alvaro Fernandez of Monolithic Films along with executive producers Rob Levine, Marc Bennett (The Tattooed Torah, Shared Legacies) and Rhino Films’ Stephen Nemeth (Dogtown and the Z Boys, Climate Refugees, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas). Who are the Marcuses? features Warren Buffett; Israeli President Isaac Herzog; historian Daniel Gordis; best-selling philosopher Micah Goodman; E. Randol Schoenberg; author and activist Seth M. Siegel, and many others. The film was shot on location in Israel; Austin, Texas; Omaha, Nebraska; and other locales throughout 2021.

“Our film has a message—about climate change, water technology, and philanthropy—that can change our world,” Mishory says. “But films are also about storytelling, and this one tells a story so unbelievable and inspiring, it can only be true. We can’t wait to share it.”

He adds, “I’m so grateful we’ll be making our world premiere at Newport Beach, a festival with a long track record of dedication to conservation and the environment. It’s an honor to bring our story of water technology, climate action, and philanthropy to the NBFF audience. This is the film the world needs now.”

The film’s trailer is both a revealing and hopeful look at the film but protects its most surprising secrets. See it here.

Who Are the Marcuses? pieces together the lives of Holocaust refugees Lottie and Howard Marcus, an unassuming couple from Great Neck, New York, who retired to a modest two-bedroom apartment in San Diego, California. Howard, formerly a dentist, died in 2014 at age 104. Lottie died less than two years later at age 99. Shortly thereafter, it was revealed the Marcuses had given over half a billion dollars to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev—the largest single charitable donation to the State of Israel since its founding in 1948.

Who were these virtually unknown philanthropists who had never publicly revealed their wealth or intentions? How did they accumulate millions by getting in on the early days of the greatest financial services empire ever built? What compelled them and their daughter, Ellen, to give it all away? And why were the Marcuses so captivated by the issue of water scarcity and a little-known but innovative university in the Israeli desert?

Professor Daniel Chamovitz, president of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, says, “By investing their nest egg, this generous family has enabled [first Israeli Prime Minister] David Ben-Gurion’s vision for the future of Israel, which he declared will ‘emerge from the Negev.’”

Who Are the Marcuses? is Matthew Mishory’s sixth imaginative exploration of notable lives of the 20th century. It follows films about artist/filmmaker Derek Jarman, actor James Dean, musician Artur Schnabel, and purged Ukrainian composer Alexander Mosolov. The sixth breaks the mold: He’s recently finished shooting Fioretta in Central Europe and Italy. That film is about the obsessive, multi-decade quest of Randol Schoenberg—genealogist, Jewish activist and grandson of the composer—to find the centuries-old gravestone of his oldest known ancestor, a woman who died in the 1500’s in the Jewish ghetto of Venice.

Who Are the Marcuses? was photographed by Mishory’s longtime collaborator Michael Marius Pessah (Joshua Tree, 1951; Smiley Face Killers), was co-written by Golan Friedman, and features an original score by legendary Israeli guitarist/singer David Broza. Mishory is delivering Who Are the Marcuses? in Dolby Vision HDR for theatrical and streaming release. Graef Allen of Dolby is producing the DolbyVision DCP.

“This film is the blueprint for existing and future technological solutions to climate crises that set the stage for lasting peace in the Middle East and beyond,” adds Schlei.

“The Marcuses were humble visionaries who saw the importance of water research not only as vital to Israel’s self-sufficiency but as a strategy to achieve peace through shared natural resources,” says Doug Seserman, chief executive officer of Americans for Ben-Gurion University. “Their transformative generosity will be felt for generations to come.”

Rubber Ring Films is a production company and creative agency based in Santa Monica, CA, making documentary, brand, and narrative content. Who Are the Marcuses? is their first release of a slate of six projects in active production or post.

Stone Canyon Entertainment is a development, production, and financing company based in Santa Monica, CA, whose most recent feature was The Trust, starring Elijah Wood.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) was inspired by the vision of Israel’s first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, who believed that the future of Israel lay in the Negev region, a desert area comprising more than 60 percent of the country. With some 20,000 students and campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sede Boqer and Eilat, BGU is an oasis of innovation, leading research in cyber security, desert studies, climate change, medicine, Israeli studies, and more.

Americans For Ben-Gurion University engages a community of Americans who are committed to improving the world by supporting a world-class academic institution that not only nurtures the Negev, but also shares its expertise locally and globally. David Ben-Gurion envisioned that Israel’s future would be forged in the Negev. The cutting-edge research carried out at Ben-Gurion University drives that vision by sustaining a desert Silicon Valley, with the “Stanford of the Negev” at its center. The Americans for Ben-Gurion University movement supports a 21st century unifying vision for Israel by rallying around BGU’s remarkable work and role as an apolitical beacon of light in the Negev desert.

WHO ARE THE MARCUSES? Feature Documentary

Running Time: 99 Minutes; Audio: Stereo; Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Shooting format 4k and Super 8

Link to press materials and photos here.

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Ten Tips to Level Up Your Social Media Game

Everyone’s on social media these days, but that doesn’t mean everyone knows how to use it. If you use social media as an outlet for your personal brand or business, or to connect with other people with shared interests, it’s crucial to learn how to level up your social media game.

Anyone can use these tips to make their profiles more popular and engaging. Reflect on your content and why you’re on social media to get started with making your online presence more successful.

1. Create a Cohesive Voice

Imagine making a friend in real life. One day, they’re passionate about discussing rock climbing techniques and the latest deals on supplies. The next day, they only want to think about how to become a five-star chef. The whiplash between personal interests would make you feel disconnected from them because you wouldn’t have a solid foundation for your friendship.

Online brands and personal accounts can have the same problem. You must create a cohesive voice to help your followers feel like they know you or your business. Specific word choices and post formatting can make that possible.

2. Pick Branding Elements

Your personal or business brand needs aesthetically pleasing elements to link your profiles. Clashing colors in a background picture or confusing images on an Instagram account are warning flags to potential followers – they’ll assume you don’t know how to operate your account.

Level up your social media game by researching aesthetic branding elements like correlating color schemes, your preferred font, and limited filters for photos. When everything looks cohesive, your followers will trust and enjoy your content more easily.

3. Recognize and Block Digital Bullies

Successful people on social media spend much of their time on their profiles. That means reading through comments to see if your followers enjoy your content and filtering through messages they might send.

Negative responses can affect your mental health and even hurt your followers. No one wants to follow a brand or influencer if hateful trolls dominate their comment sections. Bullies may also stalk hashtags and harass people sharing content, even if they don’t work with a brand or influencer.

Set virtual boundaries by recognizing and blocking digital bullies. Recent research found that it was easier to identify these bullies by matching timestamps and word choices between comments to pinpoint accounts created by a single user. You can also block anyone who’s sending hate specific to your account’s purposes or beliefs.

4. Set a Posting Schedule

Most people have experienced a common social media problem. You might find an account you love, follow it, and realize it only posts a few times a month. Maybe it posts as little as a few times per year.

No one wants to follow essentially inactive accounts. Set a posting schedule to update your feed at least two or three times per day to maintain an interactive following.

5. Post at Popular Times

Consider which social media platforms you prefer. People use them differently at various points throughout the day, which research backs up. Facebook users prefer searching their feeds in the afternoon during most weekdays but only in the evenings on Thursdays. Learning the specific times for preferred platforms will help you connect with your followers while they’re online.

It’s also in your best interest to monitor your account’s unique engagement stats to learn when your followers are most receptive to your content. Depending on their age, schedules, and the purpose of your content, they may demonstrate slightly different habits than what research predicts.

6. Focus on Core Themes

If you follow an account to learn about fitness tips, you expect to see daily content about exercising or recovery strategies. If the brand posts about a dozen other topics unrelated to fitness, you might unfollow the account because you don’t know what to expect on any given day.

Pick two or three themes to tie your content together. You’ll set a purpose for your account by narrowing down what your posts will cover. You could even divide your schedule by theme, like posting about dog content on weekdays and dog health tips on the weekends. It depends on how you want your posts to help people and when your followers are most active.

7. Compose Evergreen Posts

Shareable content is the best type of content. You’ll get more interactions with it past the original posting date because there isn’t a one-time event or subject limiting its shareability.

Consider making evergreen content that people can use throughout the year to level up your social media game. You’ll create more actionable posts that make people want to follow your accounts and share each post with their own followers.

8. Repost Your Popular Content

Social media experts learn to balance how often they post new and old content. You don’t want to post more of your old content than fresh posts because you’ll bore your audience. However, you’ll gain new followers who may benefit from topics you’ve already covered in the past.

Remember to post older topics every so often to catch your new followers up to speed. They may learn something new while the same posts remind your older followers of tips you’ve suggested in the past. As long as there’s always more new content than recycled information, you’ll find your stride in a healthy balance.

9. Write a Descriptive Bio

Making a good first impression is always essential. Although people may find your profile through one of your viral posts, they’ll likely decide to follow you after reading your profile bio.

Reflect on your current bio to see if it needs refreshing. You could use it to list a fun fact about you, the goals of your profile or business, and any links to a personal website or online shop that your followers may be interested in. Social media users will quickly understand whether they should follow you or not based on what’s interesting about your bio.

10. Remember Personal Content, Too

Unless you’re running an online business where your name and face aren’t involved in the branding, it’s good to share personal content every once in a while. You could align a personal post with your brand’s niche topics or use your account to share something from a separate personal account.

People love learning more about influencers or the geniuses behind their favorite brands. Updating followers about a new product you’re excited about developing, an industry revelation, or a personal success story will establish a personal connection that encourages followers to stick around for more content.

Ten Ways to Make Your Smart Home More Secure

A smart home can be such a massive help for a busy family. They automate several processes in daily life so you don’t have to take the extra time to do them yourself. A smart home assistant can keep notes for your next grocery order, and a smart outlet can help you save energy and turn your lights on and off with a single command in your phone. IoT devices can revolutionize the way you live.

As useful as smart home devices are, they can also have vulnerabilities that leave your private life open for cyberattacks. Luckily, you can take a few steps to ensure your home network stays as protected as possible.

1. Go Through a Checklist

Before you buy a smart home device, create a checklist to see if you really need it. The fewer connected devices you have in your home, the lower your chance of someone trying to hack into them.

Make sure your checklist includes all of the device’s features. Will it simplify your life to a massive extent or would you just be getting this device to avoid doing something small? If the device meets all your expectations, you should get it. However, if it has more functions that you would turn off rather than use, then don’t get the device.

2. Protect Your Router

One of the easiest ways to keep your devices safe is to ensure you protect your router to the best of your ability. Use the highest level of encryption – typically WPA2 or WPA3. Change the router’s default name and password, which might be too easy for people to figure out. You may want to create a unique password that doesn’t have any identifying information, such as the name of someone in your household, so it’ll be more challenging for people to guess.

You’ll know your router functions on a higher security level once you take it out of its default settings.

3. Rely on a Firewall

A firewall can protect your devices from any cyberattacks or harmful software. It acts as an actual wall that keeps any hazards away from your personal network and the devices connected to it.

Firewalls can analyze just about everything from the get-go, so they’re a worthwhile safety measure you must look into if you have a smart home. While it may not always be necessary, installing a firewall can bring you peace of mind and help you know that you’re using your devices safely.

4. Have an Expert Help

When you’re a newbie at security, there’s no shame in asking a professional to help you. You can take security training classes online, which will help you know why having secure smart home devices is so important.

Once you know more about security, you’ll likely see the gaps in your own setup. If you don’t, ask a professional to evaluate and audit your network. The professional will be able to identify any security gaps you can take steps to close.

5. Use Strong Passwords

Strong passwords only work well if they’re unique, so don’t use the same strong password for multiple devices. How often you choose to change your password is up to you. However, many organizations require individuals to change their passwords every few months to maximize their security measures.

Strong passwords, with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols, are harder for cybercriminals to guess and will leave your devices better protected.

6. Turn on Two-Factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and two-factor authentication (2FA) are the same. They require more action on your part before you’re able to access permissions for a device. Two-factor and multi-factor authentication work so well because they prompt a user to interact with another device or account to get permission to access the first one.

If someone is trying to hack into your account, you’ll have a better chance of stopping them in their tracks if you have this feature enabled.

7. Opt for a Separate Guest Network

You should utilize a guest network and a personal network even if you don’t expect to have guests all the time. The IoT devices can use the guest network rather than the main network. When you split up the devices on different Wi-Fi networks, it will be harder for cybercriminals to target just one network.

8. Check Monthly Usage

You should routinely check how your devices are being used and at what times. When you check once a month, you’ll be able to notice any unusual activity and determine whether one of your devices has been hacked.

You should also know which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi router. Any connections or activity you don’t recognize should result in a password change or information update. Be sure to look out for any data breaches in the companies that you purchased your smart home technology from, too.

9. Update Your Devices

You should always ensure your devices are running the latest iteration of their firmware and software. Software updates address any security issues that might leave holes in your security. They aren’t just for looks – these updates can seriously change how a device handles a potential hack or threat.

Keep your devices updated and turn on automatic updates if possible. You’ll have a better time fighting away any digital threats that might hurt your household.

10. Have a Backup Plan

When all else fails, you need to have a backup plan in case someone hacks into your devices. You need to have a specific set of steps written down somewhere.

First, you should figure out how to get the other person off your device or Wi-Fi network. You might be able to boot them out by updating your passwords or by forcibly doing something within your device’s settings. Then, make sure to change all your information on that smart device. For added security, you can also update your passwords on your other devices.

You’ll need to know just how much they accessed. Did you have any sensitive information readily available through that device? Could they have been listening or watching through any microphones or cameras? Knowing just how much information they could have absorbed can help you understand what to do next.

If you’re worried about the device getting hacked again, you can get rid of it and opt for a different device or handle the associated tasks manually from now on. It never hurts to be prepared for the worst.

Eight Steps to Improving Diversity and Inclusion in Your Company

Do you still consider “diversity” or “inclusion” to be buzzwords? In that case, it’s time to recognize the importance of embracing these values for your business and the consequences of failing to do so. It runs far beyond getting in trouble with the law. Fully 82% of consumers surveyed in a recent Harris Poll indicated that they prefer to buy from companies that mirror what matters to them – and they’re willing to pay more for the privilege.

Furthermore, research suggests that the most diverse teams produce more in terms of profit. They also create a less hostile, more accepting work environment, which is critical in today’s world of labor shortages and supply chain issues. The best staff members want to clock in where they feel appreciated and welcomed, and teams that fail to adapt could see star talent depart for kinder shores.

What can you do if you haven’t yet addressed ways to ensure people from all walks of life, including various ethnic backgrounds, sexual and gender orientations, and ability levels, find your team welcoming and inviting? Here are eight steps to improving diversity and inclusion in your company.

1. Include It in Your Growth Plan

Please schedule a time to complete this important task if you haven’t yet created a corporate growth plan. What is it? This document sets out your goals and targets, listing the specific strategies you plan to use to achieve them. Best of all, it starts by considering the current state of your business, evaluating your strengths and weaknesses and your opportunities for improvement.

For example, some firms prefer to take time and care with each new hire instead of outsourcing particular tasks to remote call centers or partnering with independent contractors who may not keep the team’s mission foremost in their minds. They could be worrying about how to pay their bills or juggle this client with multiple others, resulting in falling short of fully embracing the corporate mission.

Of course, this approach might not work for every business. Some creative enterprises, for example, might do better with independent freelancers who work alternative schedules and need customized environments to do their best. That’s why the growth plan is so vital – you evaluate your business’s unique needs and decide how to best meet your diversity and inclusion goals in conjunction with them.

2. Regularly Solicit Input and Feedback From Staff

Social media abounds with tales of people complaining about their workplaces. With all the bellyaching, it can seem like no one is ever satisfied. However, a shift in perspective could help business owners recognize the obvious: Staff members concerned about their paychecks aren’t likely to raise concerns in the office unless they feel secure enough in their position that giving feedback won’t lead to a pink slip. Many organizations lack such a supportive atmosphere.

How can you coax reluctant employees to give honest and genuine feedback on how you could improve diversity and inclusion in your company? One method is to send out regular and anonymous surveys using an online site such as SurveyMonkey to protect identities. Include open-ended questions with plenty of room to write meaningful comments along with true-or-false and multiple-choice queries.

3. Offer Flextime and Telecommuting Arrangements

Each human being is only one person. You might have felt this crunch as a business owner if you ever had to attend two of your children’s events on the same day out-of-town clients come in for a face-to-face meeting. You can only do so much and be in one place at a time.

Flextime and telecommuting arrangements allow staff members the same flexibility you have to take off for a few hours in the afternoon to attend a recital, returning to work in the evening after the children have gone to bed. However, these programs are inclusive to more than the parents on your roster.

Such arrangements are often invaluable to workers with disabilities. Many need to attend multiple specialist appointments and most doctors don’t offer evening or Saturday hours. Many specialists may only have one or two days of availability per week, and a flexible schedule enables staff members to attend appointments while making up work later or doing it in advance. Telecommuting benefits those who can’t drive but otherwise have no problem handling their workload.

4. Be Transparent About Salaries and Progression

Here’s the pesky thing about U.S. employment law: At-will employment laws often conflict with protective measures on the books. For example, according to the National Labor Relations Act, it’s legal for workers to discuss their wages with each other. However, states with at-will employment laws allow either employer or employee to terminate their relationship at any time for any reason – meaning many still fear that speaking up will cost them their job.

However, you can circumvent controversy by creating a clear salary progression path. There are several methods to do so:

Years of service: This method is the simplest. For each subsequent year of employment, workers receive a specified percentage raise.
Years of experience: This method evaluates how many total years of experience each staff member brings to their role.
Educational attainment: Some companies pay higher compensation packages to those who complete advanced degrees.
Merit-based: Workers who perform tasks at certain speeds, amass a required number of clients, or hit other milestones earn a raise.

Many businesses use a mixed approach. For example, many school districts base their salary schedule on a combination of total years of experience and educational attainment levels. Whatever you choose, broadcast your schedule in your employee handbook, discuss it during orientation and ongoing training, and refer to it when performing annual evaluations.

5. Provide a Meaningful Benefits Package

The U.S. lags behind the rest of the world regarding health care coverage and other employee benefits that folks in Europe and much of Asia take for granted. For example, many countries mandate a specified number of paid and parental leave days. Overseas employers have fewer expenses regarding benefits packages because health coverage is paid for through tax revenue instead of corporations.

However, you must follow the rules of the country where you conduct commerce. That means you don’t have to extend a single day of vacation time, sick leave, maternity leave, or paternity leave. While the Affordable Care Act mandates that companies with 50 or more employees offer health coverage to at least 95% of their full-time staff or face a penalty, it gives them considerable leeway in picking plans.

However, please note that adequate benefits packages are among the best ways to retain top talent. A parent of a child with a health condition will jump ship, even with a competitive salary, if they can get better coverage elsewhere.

Furthermore, a lack of adequate downtime in the form of paid leave destroys productivity and encourages behaviors like “quiet quitting.” Multiple studies confirm that people work better when given a break – but they must realistically be able to afford to take one.

6. Create a Supportive Mentorship Program

Mentorship programs can go far in promoting diversity and inclusion. They introduce new staff members to the rest of the team when they may otherwise flounder when trying to fit into your organization. Many people feel more secure talking to a colleague than an HR representative.

Your mentorship program can be as structured or loose as you like:

Highly structured: In this arrangement, you assign each new staff member to an experienced colleague upon completing their intake paperwork.
Medium structured: Such arrangements provide new staff members with a list of qualified colleagues to serve as mentors, letting them choose within a specified time, such as the end of their first two weeks.
Loosely structured: This arrangement requires the least participation from the employer. New staff members may choose any mentor they like at any time.

7. Conduct Routine Diversity and Inclusion Training

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, companies must conduct diversity training that addresses sex bias. Many go beyond this by including all aspects of diversity and inclusion in their training. Why not follow suit?

Such training can help smooth interoffice relationships and prevent a few toxic individuals from creating a hostile work environment. All staff should know the penalties for discriminatory behavior – it deserves a prominent spot in your employee handbook.

8. Hold Team Leaders Accountable

All the diversity training in the world isn’t worth much if your team leaders don’t embrace it. They should enforce the rules equally across the board, immediately taking action to stop discriminatory behavior.

Include the responsibilities of team leaders when it comes to diversity and inclusion in your employee handbook. Implement an anonymous reporting system that any employee can use to share instances of discrimination so you can hold leaders accountable for enforcing the rules.

IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING

After Successful Festival Play and Stellar Reviews, Toby Amies’ Long-Awaited New Documentary “In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at 50” Celebrates with Special Global Streamed Screening 22 October

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Watch the trailer here

“’In the Court of the Crimson King’ is really about as good as rock documentaries get…”

– Chris Willman, Variety

“Very entertaining, very accessible and very funny…It is about the burden of dreams and the misery of making art.” – Mark Kermode

“…fascinating and deeply funny…” – Daniel Dylan Wray, The Quietus

“…one of the finest rock documentaries ever made.” – Kyle Smith, National Review

“One of the complaints people have about King Crimson’s music is that it’s cerebral, rather than emotional, in nature. Despite that argument, In the Court of the Crimson King exposes the music’s heart.” – Joe Gross, The Austin Chronicle

“A grown-up film about working players living, dying, laughing, playing…” – Robert Fripp

London, UK (October 6, 2022)—Discipline Global Music Ltd (DGM) is delighted to announce the public launch of the highly anticipated documentary “In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at 50,” directed by Toby Amies (“The Man Whose Mind Exploded”). King Crimson have always pioneered an uncompromisingly independent route, and this documentary, four years in the making, has followed the same path. In a carefully choreographed global event, the movie will be available on Saturday 22 October, with a special streamed screening in London, including a live introduction by Robert Fripp and Q&A with the director and band members. The exclusive event debuts live worldwide 22 October on the nugs.net platform and will be available through Video On-Demand for a 24-hour period thereafter, to allow for fans in different time zones around the world to watch.

Cinema screenings will be held worldwide from 19 October onwards in select cities. Please visit itcotck.com/screenings for details on upcoming screenings in your area. A Blu-ray/DVD release and larger box set will follow, with never-before-seen live performances of the band, outrageous outtakes, and hours of unreleased additional footage. NOTE: Any cinemas or fans wishing to screen the film or organize a screening should contact the film via itcotck.com.

“In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at 50” explores the “acute suffering” and transcendent glory experienced by current and former members of King Crimson, allowing the audience an intimate and sometimes uncomfortable insight into the musicians’ experience as they confront life and death head-on in the world’s most demanding rock band. It is not only a film about a group that has been creatively active for more than 50 years, it is also a film about music, why it matters, and the painful sacrifices artists have to make to create work that changes people’s lives—but with jokes.

In keeping with King Crimson’s independent, ethical, and iconoclastic approach to the music and entertainment business, they have sidestepped traditional broadcast platforms in order to bring the film directly to their fans, without further delay or compromise.

WORLDWIDE DIGITAL STREAMED EVENT BEGINS

22 OCTOBER 8:00PM BST/3:00PM EDT/12:00PM PDT

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To pre-order the live screening or to access the digital event for a limited time, visit nugs.net/kingcrimson

About King Crimson

King Crimson was formed in the Fulham Palace Café on 13 January 13 1969, and the album In the Court of the Crimson King was released on 10 October 1969. Over the past 53 years, the band has constantly re-invented itself. Having reformed in 2014, the most recent line-up featured Robert Fripp (guitar), Mel Collins (saxophones & flute), Tony Levin (bass, stick, backing vocals), Jakko Jakszyk (guitar & vocals), Bill Rieflin (keyboards), Gavin Harrison (drums), Pat Mastelotto (drums), and Jeremy Stacey (drums & keyboards).

About Discipline Global Mobile Ltd (DGM)

Discipline Global Mobile is a music company founded by Robert Fripp and David Singleton, with the aim to be a model of ethical business in an industry “founded on exploitation, oiled by deceit, riven with theft and fueled by greed.” The company aims to operate in the marketplace while being free of its values. Contrary to common industry practice, DGM’s artists retain the copyrights and the moral rights to their works. The oft-quoted copyright notice on DGM products reads: “Discipline accepts no reason for artists to assign the copyright interests in their work to either record company or management by virtue of a ‘common practice’ which was always questionable, often improper, and is now indefensible.”

About Director Toby Amies

Toby Amies is interested in exploring extraordinary points of view. His first feature documentary, “The Man Whose Mind Exploded,” had a national cinema run in the UK and was acquired by Netflix in the US and Film 4 in the UK. Before becoming a full-time filmmaker, he worked for MTV as a VJ and producer, as well as writing and fronting documentaries and shows for BBC, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, and SkyArts. Thanks to his work as a portrait photographer, Toby has developed a first-person documentary style that records his relationships with his subjects, allowing the audience to share in an unusual degree of intimacy with the people in front of the camera.

About nugs.net

Founded in 1997 as a fan site for downloading live music, nugs.net has evolved into the leading live music platform for the largest touring artists in the world, distributing recordings of thousands of live concerts through livestreams, downloads, CDs, and Video On-Demand. The platform is the only streaming service dedicated to live music, delivering exclusive live content to millions of fans daily. A free trial is available at nugs.net.

IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING

Genre: Documentary Feature

Running Time: 86 minutes

Rating: NR

Language: English

Director/Producer/Cinematographer: Toby Amies

Executive Producers: David Singleton, Kat Mansoor

Producer: Nicholas Jones

Editor: Ollie Huddleston

Music: King Crimson

Featuring: Mel Collins, Robert Fripp, Jakko Jakszyk, Tony Levin,

Pat Mastelotto, Bill Bruford, Adrian Belew, Bill Rieflin, Jeremy Stacey

Advance screeners available on request. Press resources available here.

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Quest for Craft

Craftsmanship takes skill, ultimate craftsmanship requires heart. A family-owned business with 130-years of experience perfecting the craft of whisky-making, The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is rooted in a spirit of innovation and deep curiosity to expose the intangible elements that make something exceptional. As part of their continued partnership and shared mission to uncover the beautiful convergence of craft and creativity, The Balvenie and 6-Time GRAMMY Award Winning musician, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, producer, DJ, director, culinary entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Questlove have returned with a second season of their award-winning digital series, Quest for Craft.

Quest for Craft explores the obsessive, never-ending journey to craft the extraordinary through conversations with compelling cultural creators that pour their hearts into their own craft. Now in its second season, the series continues to peel back the curtain through new perspectives, unveiling the uniquely human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. With insight from some of the world’s most creative minds, the series uncovers the nuances integral to the creative process through their own pursuit of craft across music, dance, writing, comedy and the whisky-making process.

“The Balvenie is anchored in heart, and that’s exactly what drives this project, our guests and myself, personally. There’s no substitute for that kind of passion needed to drive the continual pursuit of the extraordinary,” said Questlove. “Coming back for season two of Quest for Craft, we dig in deeper and hone in on the elements that have inherent value and major impact on the creative process. From conversations with four of the greatest minds of our generation, who I’ve known and admired for years, I’ve been able to gain a completely new perspective on who they are as creators and apply their learnings to refine my own creative approach.”

In its second season, again filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios in New York City, Quest for Craft takes the viewer on an even deeper dive into the world of craftsmanship by analyzing creativity through the lens of chemistry, place, perfection and expression with guests:

Chapter 5, Craft and Expression with Music Producer and Star-Studded Collaborator Mark Ronson – Questlove and Mark Ronson delve into the unique magic of cohesion with creative collaborators, and advice for creators to leave their own distinctive mark.
Chapter 6, Craft and Perfection with History-Making Professional Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland – Questlove and American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Misty Copeland consider whether practice really does make perfect, her unconventional path to professional dance and how self-expression and defying expectations can allow you to attain your own ideal.
Chapter 7, Craft and Place with Author and New York City Guru Fran Lebowitz – Questlove and Fran Lebowitz explore the impact your environment can have on your craft, and the two go on a journey through New York… without even leaving Electric Lady Studios.
Chapter 8, Craft and Chemistry with Comedian and Master of Ensemble Kenan Thompson – Questlove and Kenan Thompson discuss his 20 years on SNL, “30 Rock University” and the remarkable experience of working as part of an ensemble.

“Craft and creativity are inextricably linked, and are at the core of our distillery’s past, present and future. As a family-owned company dating back to 1892, The Balvenie leads with a legacy of long-term innovation and a steadfast commitment to excellence made possible by our Five Rare Crafts, comprised of unmatched ingredients, processes and people,” said Greg Levine, Vice President, Marketing, Single Malt Scotch Whiskies USA. “In its second year, Quest for Craft builds on the tenants of craftsmanship explored in season one, and unveils even more truths behind modern creativity and inspiration. With deep knowledge of music, entertainment, culinary and literary fields, and having literally written the book on the subject of creativity with Creative Quest, we’re reminded how perfectly positioned Questlove is to help us unpack the uniquely human elements that elevate the great to the exceptional.”

In 2021, The Balvenie embarked on a new creative journey with the arrival of Quest for Craft: Season One, a disquisitive digital series hosted by Questlove. Over the four episodes featured in its inaugural season, The Balvenie and Questlove embark on thought provoking conversations around the creative processes, inspirations and aspirations of legendary GRAMMY Award-winning music producer Jimmy Jam, SNL comedian Michael Che, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell. The series won the 2021 Shorty Award in the Industry: Wine, Beer & Spirits category and 2021 Brand Film Award in the Consumer Goods category.

Quest for Craft is the hallmark collaboration of a multi-year partnership between The Balvenie and Questlove and an extension of The Balvenie’s global campaign The Makers Project, in which the brand brings to life not just the skill but the heart of makers around the world via content series, exhibits, auctions and experiential events. The partnership began in late 2020 and intends to unpack the uniquely human elements that impact modern creativity.

For more information on the partnership between The Balvenie and Questlove, and to watch the full Quest for Craft series, subscribe to The Balvenie YouTube channel or visit us.thebalvenie.com/the-makers and @balvenieus.

About The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Dufftown, Speyside, The Balvenie distillery has been handcrafting whisky for more than 125 years, notably the most handcrafted of single malts. Nowhere else can you find a distillery that grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional floor maltings, and still employs a team of coopers to tend to the casks alongside a coppersmith to maintain the stills.

With a team committed to ultimate craftsmanship, their dedicated characters pour their soul and obsession into every single bottle. This demonstrates that, whilst it takes skill to make something great, it takes true heart to make it extraordinary. And of course, Malt Master, David C. Stewart MBE presides over the all-important maturation process.

Founded in 1892 by William Grant, The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is produced by William Grant & Sons Ltd, an award-winning independent family-owned distiller and today run by his direct descendants. Each expression has a very individual taste, rich, luxuriously smooth and underpinned by the distinctively honeyed character of The Balvenie. For further information, visit www.thebalvenie.com.

About William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons Holdings Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the global premium spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distills some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and the world’s third-largest blended Scotch, Grant’s®, as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick’s® Gin, Sailor Jerry® Spiced Rum, Tullamore D.E.W.® Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder® Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, and Drambuie® Scotch Liqueur.

Founded in 1964, William Grant & Sons USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of William Grant & Sons, Ltd. and features one of the fastest-growing spirits portfolios in the US with brands including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, Drambuie, Milagro Tequila, Fistful of Bourbon, Grant’s, Hudson Whiskey, Gibson’s Finest, Monkey Shoulder, Clan MacGregor, Reyka Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Flor de Caña Rum, The Knot, and Raynal French Brandy. For more information on the company and its brands, please visit www.williamgrantusa.com.

About Questlove

Academy Award-winning filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and member of The Roots – Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, is the unmistakable heartbeat of Philadelphia’s most influential hip-hop group. He is the Musical Director for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where his beloved Roots crew serves as house band. Beyond that, this 6-time GRAMMY Award winning musician’s indisputable reputation has landed him musical directing positions with everyone from D’Angelo to Jay-Z.

In 2021, Questlove made his directorial debut with the Academy Award winning feature documentary Summer of Soul, which explores the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. The film premiered on the opening night of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, where it was awarded the “Grand Jury Prize” and “Audience Award for Best U.S. Documentary.” Questlove was also recently honored with the Sundance Institute’s 2021 Vanguard Award for his work on the film. The movie broke the record for the highest selling documentary to come out of Sundance when it was acquired by Searchlight/Hulu and it has since gone on to win “Best Feature Documentary” at the 2022 Academy Awards, “Best Documentary” at the 2022 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) and “Best Music Film” at the 2022 Grammy Awards, as well as a Peabody Award. The film was additionally named “Best Documentary” by The National Board of Review, “Documentary of the Year” by the London Critic’s Circle Awards, “Best Music Documentary” by the International Documentary Association and notably received six Critic’s Choice Documentary Awards in the categories of “Best Documentary Feature,” “Best Director,” “Best First Documentary Feature,” “Best Editing,” “Best Archival Documentary” and “Best Music Documentary.” Questlove also was named “Best Director” by the International Documentary Association and received a nomination for “Best Director” by the Directors Guild of America for his work on the film. In addition, Summer of Soul was named the “Best Movie of 2021” by The New York Times and was named one of the best of the year by The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, TIME Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Forbes, The Guardian, The Wrap and People Magazine. President Barack Obama also named Summer of Soul one of his “Favorite Movies of 2021.” The Summer Of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released via Legacy Recordings on January 28, 2022.

Outside of Summer of Soul, Questlove partnered together with Black Thought of The Roots to Executive Produced the acclaimed documentary series, Hip-Hop: The Songs That Shook America on AMC under their production company, Two One Five Entertainment. Together, in 2020, the pair announced a first-look deal with Universal Television to develop scripted and non-scripted programming. In 2022, Two One Five Entertainment is set to executive produce Sam Pollard’s The League, a documentary centered on the tumultuous journey of Negro league baseball and also produce an upcoming documentary on the legendary Sly Stone, as well as various projects with partners such as Disney Jr. This year the company will executive produce Descendant, a feature documentary on the historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known slave ship to arrive in America illegally transporting enslaved Africans. The documentary, which made its world premiere at Sundance in 2022, was acquired by Netflix. Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company, will present the film, alongside Netflix.

In addition to his film and TV work, Questlove continues to cement himself as one of the most sought-after DJs in pop-culture with a resume that includes gigs for The Academy Awards, The White House, Cartier, and hotels and nightclubs around the world. After streaming nearly 300 virtual DJ sets during the pandemic in 2020, he used this momentum to launch his own Twitch show called GO DJ, which champions sets from renowned international peers.

Questlove has written multiple books including the New York Times bestsellers Mo’ Meta Blues and Creative Quest, the GRAMMY nominated audio book Creative Quest, Soul Train: The Music, Dance and Style of a Generation, the James Beard nominated somethingtofoodabout, Mixtape Potluck and the newly best seller Music Is History.

Adding to his multitude of multi-hyphenates, Questlove served as the Executive Music Producer and Composer on the A&E Miniseries Roots. He also scored Chris Rock’s film, Top Five and co-produced the GRAMMY Award winning Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton. Questlove also hosts his own acclaimed podcast Questlove Supreme on iHeart. In 2020 Questlove co-starred in Disney Pixar’s Academy Award-winning animated feature Soul, which landed him an NAACP Image Award nomination for “Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance.” Most recently in 2022, Questlove was named one of “The 100 Most Influential People of 2022” by TIME.

Quest for Craft is executive produced by Questlove, The Balvenie, Alexis Rosenzweig, and Two One Five Entertainment.

Electric MOKE Californian

MOKE International is returning the Moke Californian to America after 40 years with the more powerful and highway-legal Electric MOKE Californian – a zero-emissions reimagination of the original 1964 Mini Moke. MOKE International owns the original 1964 British Motor Corporation Moke trademarks and is recognized in over 100 jurisdictions as the owner of the Moke brand.

The Electric MOKE Californian is hand-crafted in the United Kingdom to the same high specifications and standards as the Electric MOKE that recently went on sale in Europe, but its name is a U.S. market-specific tribute to the 1977 Moke Californian – an uprated version of the Mini Moke that was sold in America and ceased production in 1982.

This is the first time a genuine version of the original Mini Moke has gone on sale in the U.S. in more than four decades, and the first time a highway-legal version of the original Mini Moke has been available in America, with a top speed of 50mph (80kph). Fully charged, the Electric MOKE Californian offers a range of 80 miles (120km) – enough to cruise Route 101 down to Malibu Beach from Santa Barbara. A full charge takes four hours on a US Type 1 charger.

MOKE International is the first 1960s brand to go fully electric, reinventing the Mini Moke through zero-emissions technology to continue its legacy as a design icon and beloved beach accessory.

Isobel Dando, CEO MOKE International, said: “This is a momentous time for MOKE International. It’s great to be able to offer the US market a genuine MOKE car for the first time in 40 years. The original Moke Californian represented an incredibly important chapter in the company’s rich history; we are proud that the MOKE lives on and can be enjoyed in the electric era.”

The Electric MOKE Californian’s pure bloodline

MOKE International, maker of the new Electric MOKE Californian, continues the legacy of the legendary Mini Moke, but reinvented for the electric era. The Mini Moke was born in the heartland of Britain’s automotive industry, created by the father of the Mini, Sir Alec Issigonis.

With prototypes built by the British Motor Corporation in 1959, developed under the codename ‘The Buckboard’, the Mini Moke was originally intended to be a lightweight military vehicle that could be parachuted into warzones and help troops traverse rough ground quickly. Marketed domestically as a utility wagon for farmers and workers, it quickly found legions of fans across the globe, especially in the South of France and Australia, where its rugged nature and open top design made it the ultimate beach shuttle. Loaded with surfboards and refreshments, with the wind running through your hair, life was for living.

Countless admirers including The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Brigitte Bardot – all seen driving the Mini Moke in glamourous seaside locations like the French Riviera and the Caribbean – cemented its status as an icon of the Swinging ‘60s.

While there were many variants of the original Mini Moke made before production ceased in 1993, perhaps the most exciting and desirable was the Moke Californian, which was sold in the U.S. from 1977-1982. Styling-wise, it was a departure from the Mini Moke’s utilitarian look which made it popular with a young, fashion-conscious crowd in sun-drenched locations like Playa del Rey and Cayucos.

Still built in the UK, at a state-of-the-art facility operated by Fablink Group in Northamptonshire, the new Electric MOKE Californian embodies all of the same qualities of the original – fun, freedom, fresh air – but plays its role in keeping some of the world’s most beautiful locations clean through zero-emissions technology.

Using a 44hp electric motor and weighing less than 800kg, the rear-wheel-drive Electric MOKE Californian covers 0-34mph (0-55kph) in 4.3 seconds and achieves a top speed of 50mph (80kph). A full charge takes just four hours via a Type 1 port and the Californian covers up to 80 miles of range on a single charge. Further details on when the Californian will go on sale in the U.S., as well as pricing, will follow in the coming weeks.

About MOKE International

MOKE and the MOKE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MOKE International Limited in the European Union and other territories. MOKE International, a company registered in England, is the only manufacturer of genuine MOKE vehicles worldwide. The mark was acquired from Casti S.p.A. and derives from the original 1964 British Motor Corporation registration. The MOKE is a revitalized, re-engineered version of the iconic Mini Moke that was originally designed by the legendary Sir Alec Issigonis, the designer of the 1959 Mini, and launched in 1964. The Mini Moke was created as a low-cost and easy to maintain recreational and utility vehicle, but it quickly gained cult status in fashionable resorts such as the French Riviera and the Caribbean. It has been driven by Beatles, Bridget Bardot and James Bond alike. MOKE International has brought the Mini Moke into the modern age by integrating up-to-date driving technologies, including full electric power, while remaining faithful to the iconic design which made it a global hit in the 1960s. True to its heritage, MOKEs today are engineered and built in Northamptonshire, England. Production takes place at a 500,000sq ft state-of-the-art facility owned and operated by British automotive manufacturing services company, Fablink Group.

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Guggenheim Museums

Extraordinary Meeting of the Boards of Trustees of the Guggenheim Museums of Bilbao and New York

On the occasion of the Museum’s 25th Anniversary, representatives of the Boards of Trustees of the Guggenheim Museums of New York and Bilbao met today in Bilbao, together with Members of the Advisory Council of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Honor Members of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, with a single item on the agenda: “The Assessment of the first 25 years of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and future prospects.

Chaired by the President of the Basque Government, Iñigo Urkullu, the meeting was attended by Unai Rementeria, Deputy General of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia and Chairman of the Executive Committee, J. Tomilson Hill, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, and Juan Mari Aburto, Mayor of Bilbao, as well as the Directors of the three museums, Richard Armstrong, from New York; Karole Vail, from Venice; and Juan Ignacio Vidarte, from Bilbao.

This group will take advantage of their stay in the city to attend tonight the 25th Anniversary Commemorative Dinner at the Museum, which will be attended by individuals, companies and organizations whose contributions make possible the development of the activity of the Museum.

Five Factors to Consider When Buying Super Top-Up Health Insurance

Planning to get a super top-up health insurance plan is a step in the right direction. However, if you want the best overall protection in terms of inflation, access to quality medical care, and rehabilitation, you must choose the right plan. With so many insurance companies offering super top up plans, how do you pick the best one for you?

In this article, we will look at a few factors that you should consider when buying a super top up health insurance policy!

The Reputation of the Insurer

You should ideally start your search by narrowing it down to the best insurance service providers. Check customer reviews and look for telltale signs that give away how a service provider is fairing in terms of overall services being offered to existing policyholders.

Hospital Network of the Service Provider

The network of hospitals on an insurer’s network is of extreme significance. You need to compare which hospitals are covered under which insurer and choose the one that covers the best hospitals in your immediate vicinity. It doesn’t matter if they have the best healthcare providers if they are located far away. During an emergency, you need to have all nearby hospitals covered under the network to ensure timely medical attention.

Extent of Coverage

Check to see if the insurer has you covered for a plethora of diseases, including coverage of covid-19. Moreover, you also need to check if consumables are covered under the policy, and whether there are any caps on room rent. Choose a plan with no caps on room rent and doesn’t put a ceiling on how much you can claim for a particular procedure. In short, the extent of cover should be comprehensive enough to take care of all the expenses incurred during hospitalization.

Claims Settlement Process

Check if the insurance service provider offering the super top-up health insurance uses a third party to settle claims or has an in-house team to settle claims. Always opt for the insurer with an in-house team as that guarantees a faster claims process and you don’t have to spend time running pillar to post in times of emergency. You need the entire process to be smooth, not complicated. So, check for this important criterion before choosing your insurance policy.

Claims Settlement Ratio

This is by far one of the most important aspects that you need to check. Filing claims is one thing, but what’s the point if your claims are not honored when you most need them. Compare the claims settlement ratio across insurance service providers when buying a top- up Mediclaim plan. Lower claim settlement ratios should raise a red flag, whereas a higher percentage of claims settlement ratio should greenlight that insurance service provider.

If you are looking for a top up Mediclaim policy to further strengthen your existing health policy, then care health insurance has one of the best super top-up plans that is designed to complement your existing policy and further strengthen it by offering exceptional benefits in the form of cashless hospitalization across 19000+ hospitals across the country; coverage for pre-and post-hospitalization expenses; no caps on room rent and coverage for both consumables and non-consumables, etc. Moreover, they have one of the highest claims settlement ratios of 95.2%, making them one of the most reliable insurance service providers, and with an in-house claims process team in place, there are no third parties involved ensuring the fastest turnaround times on your filed claims.

Top-up Mediclaim policies are your shield against rising medical costs and inflation and guarantee access to the best medical care. Moreover, they act as a saviour when the sum insured under your existing policy is exhausted and you need further cover to continue cashless treatment. So, get a top-up Mediclaim plan as soon as you can, keeping the points in mind we discussed so far, to choose the policy that’s the best fit for you!

Navigating Teen Girlhood: What Parents Need to Know

Parents never find it easy dealing with teenhood in their daughter(s), unlike dealing with boys. Girls are delicate humans with emotional imbalances, which can appear in harsh words. Also, unlike boys, girls change faster and face more painful circumstances like menstruation. Their puberty starts appearing at a young age; thus, there are things they need to hear from their parents in dealing with these unprecedented changes.

The world made it easier and harder to deal with these issues as a parent, but with proper usage, the tool can yield a mind-blowing result. Parents, especially mothers, must educate girls on grades, body growth, dating, and social media life.

This post is designed to give you some tips on what you need to know as your daughter enters this challenging but exciting time in her life. So, read on, and happy parenting!

1. The Importance of Communication

Communication is vital in every aspect of life – business, relationships, work, etc. The tool is the best way to get into her life. However, make sure you have open communication. Parents need to communicate to build trust and dependence.

Trust makes it possible to invade her privacy without quarrelling. During this phase, important things like her physical and emotional changes must be the topic, but not always.

Always make sure that your growing teen feels heard, understood and seen. It is a good idea to find a meaningful gift that will make your daughter feel seen and that she’s in your thoughts. Also, you should be ready to answer questions that may trouble the teen. Remember that some of these questions may not be relevant to the topic.

Open communication can also help parents notice when a teen’s struggles go beyond normal emotional changes. If conversations reveal signs of anxiety, depression, substance use, or unhealthy coping habits, it may be time to look for more focused support. Parents may first consider outpatient therapy, family counseling, group therapy, mentoring programs, or school-based support, depending on what their teen needs most. In more complex cases, Avery’s House or at Horizon Recovery can be a helpful option for parents who want care that addresses mental health challenges and substance-related concerns together. This kind of support can give teens a safer place to talk honestly, understand their emotions, and build healthier ways to cope. It can also help parents better understand what their teen is experiencing and how to support them at home. With the right guidance, communication can become more than daily conversation; it can become a path toward trust, healing, and long-term stability.

2. The Importance of Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is a feeling in everyone, but teen girls tend to overreact when it is breached. Parents intending to penetrate their daughter’s girlhood should keep in mind that girls go through a lot during this phase. They experience rapid physical and emotional changes, which may be difficult for them to understand.

Teens who undergo difficult times may lose their self-esteem, which is a huge problem for a girl. Thus, the parent should be mindful of what they say to avoid breaching the gap. Parents that educate their daughter(s) on self-esteem are building a strong nation of women. Also, a girl with solid self-esteem will have a flattering look in her image and a healthy sense of belonging.

3. The Importance of Friendship

Navigating teen girlhood will be harder without friendship. Friendship builds trust and togetherness. There are signs that they begin to exhibit during these times in their lives. Parents can get more information about their children from their child’s friends because girls rely on them for support.

Good friendships will build strong and healthy relationships. This will help them know the difference between good and toxic relationships. In addition, they’ll be able to know who to trust and how to communicate with society. However, parents should observe their girls for toxic or unhealthy friendships among their peers.

4. The Importance of Healthy Relationships

Relationships are essential to navigate girlhood. However, these friendships also bring unhealthy relationships that must be monitored to avoid picking up the wrong culture or behaviour.

Generally, teens are influenced by their peers, popularly known as peer pressure. Some may pick up wrong behaviours, leading to medical or psychological problems. Parents are expected to mingle with them to pinpoint red flags the girl should be aware of. A healthy relationship is a broad topic that needs to be lectured to a girl child. A little unhealthy attitude can cost them a lot because of their fragileness.

5. The Importance of Mental Health

Mental health is the best way to build a girl child. Girls with stable mental health grow up to be influential in work, business, or society. However, girls with stressed mental health usually struggle in life.

Girls are fragile, making them vulnerable to mental disorders like stress and anxiety. Their girlhood is the appropriate time to lecture them on dealing with these problems. Failure to properly navigate this phase can lead to depression over time. There are signs that the girl starts developing that the parent should observe and report to the doctor.

Conclusion

Navigating girlhood as a teen can be stressful; parents need to help lessen the burden. However, parents can only have a place in the girl’s life if they know what to focus on. This article has listed some important things to practice as parents to get a view of the girl’s life. The practice may take time, but it is effective in the end. You need to be patient and steadfast in dealing with the child’s physical and emotional changes.