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Articles by Nikola Radley
Brazil IPO Drought to End: Compass Plans R$25B B3 Listing
Key Points — Cosan SA (B3:CSAN3, NYSE:CSAN) is preparing the Compass IPO Brazil — taking subsidiary Compass Gás e Energia public on B3 at an estimated R$25 billion valuation (US$5 billion) — in what would be the first major Brazilian IPO in over five years. Cosan filed the registration request with CVM on March 5 and simultaneously requested migration to the Novo Mercado segment.
How the Freelance Economy Gaslights an Entire Generation
When thinking of the gig economy, you picture Uber drivers, Amazon warehouse workers, food delivery riders, and people who need cash pronto. Workers check in, do what they need to do, and check out. It’s a mutual “screw you,” wrapped in the simplicity of what’s on the tin is what you get. But then there’s contract or freelance work, the crown jewel of the gig economy. It’s sold as the post-COVID dream: Work from anywhere. Stimulate your creativity.
In another world, I don’t exist.
In another world, my mother does not become a mother — or maybe she does, just not to me. Nikola Grace Radley · Follow Published in Human Parts · 2 min read · -- Photo by River Fx on Unsplash In another world, I don’t exist. In another world, my mother does not become a mother — or maybe she does, just not to me. My mother doesn’t meet my father. The trip from Poland to the UK to visit her cousin doesn’t happen. Or maybe it does, but she decides to go to a different bar.
Digital Nomads: Global Citizens or Modern-Day Colonizers?
Why digital nomads aren’t the force for good they claim to be. Nikola Grace Radley · Follow Published in The Bigger Picture · 5 min read · -- Photo by Johnny Africa on Unsplash Digital nomads aren’t making many friends these days. The newer wave of post-pandemic nomads (not to be confused with the OG crowd teaching English to kids in China pre-pandemic kind of digital nomads — you’re off the hook) want everyone, including themselves, to believe they’ve gamed the system.
The Paradox of Progress: Lessons from the Red Queen
Gaining the perspective that moving back from Brazil is a reposition, not a checkmate.
How Growing Up Between Two Cultures Taught Me to Value Tradition and Gratitude
As the child of a Polish immigrant mother, there was a point in my childhood when I realised that my experiences differed from those of the children around me. I often felt that I was missing out, believing that others had better things and more exciting opportunities. It wasn’t until I grew older and gained perspective that I truly understood how my upbringing shaped me in profoundly positive ways. Not having a drawer of snacks or ready-made meals.
Not All Digital Nomads
Digital Nomads aren't making many friends. This is because this new(ish) wave of workers (the OG digital nomads that were digital nomading teaching English to Chinese kids, for example, before the pandemic, this isn't for you) want you (and themselves) to believe that they have smugly outsmarted the system, pioneering in the realm of work/life balance. "All we need is a good internet connection", they cry, "and we can be anywhere" while sipping on a flat white or nitro coffee (weather dependent).
How a Brazilian Town Took a Bet on Basic Income
News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The seaside town of Maricá, Brazil, was struggling, but it had oil revenue. So the local government started a basic income program based on a local alternative currency. Why you can trust us Walking through the streets of Maricá, Brazil, there is a sense that something is different about this city compared with others in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
‘I Don’t Even ‘See’ You As Black,’: Why Skin-Tone Bias Is Naive at Best and Dangerous at Worst
3 reasons, explained “White people think it is a compliment when they do not ‘see’ you as a black person.” — Morgan Jerkins, This Will Be My Undoing When you’re friends with a white man or woman, sometimes you wish skin-tone bias doesn’t exist. That it doesn’t show itself in your conversations with your friends. Except, almost always, it does. “You know, after working with you for 18 months, I have never once seen you as a black woman,” he said. “I don’t even see you as black,” he continued.
Is There Such Thing As Being Too Independent as a Woman?
Home / Featured Content / Is There Such Thing As Being Too Independent as a Woman? A guy said to me,” I feel like your life is full and mine is empty. What can I offer you?” and it really struck a chord with me, well, actually quite a few chords. If the person who said this truly meant this insecure phrase, they view me as if I don’t need anything, to them my life boxes are ticked, and theirs aren’t.
Is There Such Thing as Being too Independent as a Woman?
When female independence is both a curse and a blessing. A guy said to me,” I feel like your life is full and mine is empty. What can I offer you?” and it really struck a chord with me, well, actually quite a few chords. If the person who said this truly meant this insecure phrase, they view me as if I don’t need anything, to them my life boxes are ticked, and theirs aren’t.
Your Body Can Tell if He Is Not for You
The physical signs you may see when your body tells you you’re in a relationship with the wrong person. I read once that we are all just glorified plants. When we are in a happy and healthy environment, we thrive, but when we are not, our bodies start to show signs quite quickly. It feels when we are mentally suffering in a relationship and shows us in different ways.
I Allowed Myself to Be Picked Up by a Pickup Artist
Photo by niklas_hamann on Unsplash I was in Porto in Portugal on a night out with friends when I saw him. He had a slight rocker style from the 90s but worked on him. He made a beeline to me through the crowd with an intensive look in his face. I said the first thing that came into my head “You look like Jared Leto.” When I think back to our first conversation, it was full of ‘negs’. Negs are backhanded compliments to undermine you. An example of a ‘neg’ is this: I wish you were brunette.
Dragon’s Den Comes to the Students of Pavão-Pavãozinho
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A dragon’s den style panel grilled school students from the favela-communities of Pavão-Pavãozinho and Cantagalo in Copacabana yesterday made up of business entrepreneurs, start-up accelerators, and NGOs. The students from the school Solar Meninos de Luz, a philanthropic school, based at the foothill of the favelas showcased their business ideas to help aid the communities where they live.
In Rio Singing Protesters March in Defence of the Amazon | The Rio Times
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Thousands of protesters met singing today in Ipanema. The march was to protest the ongoing fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest. The protest, organized by the environmental conservation organization #342 Amazonia, marched along the city’s beachfront. The march started in Ipanema and moved along the iconic Avenida Atlântica to Leblon.
Rio is the Most Popular UNESCO Site in the World, According to Instagram
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world, according to Instagram, is Rio de Janeiro. The city has been tagged over 23 million times using Instagram’s geotag feature. The significance of these findings highlights the popularity of Rio and showcases the adoration of both tourists and residents alike that have posted about the Marvelous City more than 23 million times.
Urban Agriculture on the Rise in Rio Thanks to "EMBRAPA Solos" Project
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) is a success story within Brazil, mostly known for its work within the farming and livestock area. Brazil is a significant food exporter: out of four agribusiness products in the world, one is Brazilian. The “EMBRAPA Solos (EMBRAPA Soils) project not only focuses on agriculture on a broader scale but also emphasizes the importance of promoting the growth of urban agriculture.
Lesser-Known Places to Explore in Rio de Janeiro
By Nikola Grace Radley Rio de Janeiro is not a city lacking in tourist attractions. The key attractions — Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer), Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf), Copacabana and Ipanema beaches — are world famous. Besides football stadiums, museums, hiking trails, samba clubs, a botanical garden, and an array of places to watch the sunset. These are still only components of a bright, vibrant, mosaic of pieces that is Rio.
The Ten Gringos You Will Meet in Rio de Janeiro
By Nikola Grace Radley RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Foreigners (gringos) flock to Rio every year. Many stay for a short time and some never leave. Here is a breakdown of ten stereotype gringos you’ll probably encounter while here. Rio de Janeiro is colorful. (Photo Deposit) 1.
New to Rio de Janeiro? Here are the Top Apps That can Make Your Life Easier
By Nikola Grace Radley RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The right apps really can make our lives easier. We use them to order food, to navigate ourselves, and to find the cool events in the city. To name just a few. New to Rio? The right apps really can make our lives easier. (Photo internet reproduction) However, when we find ourselves in a new place, our usual go-to apps for services may not be the best choice. Here we have collected the best apps that will help you enjoy the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’.
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