Tyra Mariani

Entrepreneur. Educator. Fitness enthusiast. New Orleanian. President of Schultz Family Foundation. Friend and Confidante. Committed to social justice.

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

@AmeshiaCross @1800flowers They’re terrible. Surprised they’re still in biz.

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

Attention Marylanders! Check out this opportunity for our young adults!

[Governor Wes Moore @GovWesMoore]

Great news!

Our Service Year portal has officially launched. Maryland's leading in creating new opportunities for our young people to serve and earn a living wage. I couldn't be prouder of every applicant taking part in this effort. #MarylandServes

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[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

So so true! I definitely have and accumulate more gray hairs and wrinkles for a life being lived and hard won.

[Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa]

This is a side by side of two women gracing the front covers of two well known magazines.

The one on the right we all know is Martha Stewart, age 81. The one on the left is Apo Whang-Od, age 106, a tribal tattooist in a remote province in the Philippines.

There seems to be an unwritten rule which equates beauty with youngness. In an interview, Martha Stewart told the reporter she credits her organic, home-grown, farm-to-table eating, yoga, and actively healthy lifestyle to her youthfulness. While that’s an admirable journey for her, let’s not forget the amount of privilege that kind of lifestyle requires.

On the left is Apo Whang-Od, who is a 106-year-old tribal tattooist in the Philippines. The wisdom she carries in every forehead wrinkle and frown line is stunning. Her eyes are glass, reflecting back all that she’s witnessed over a century of lived experiences. Her tattoos a reminder of the ancestors she seeks to honor.

Both women are beautiful in their own right. But I wish we as women didn’t play into this idea that we have to look younger—and thinner—in order to fit some unrealistic beauty standard which will grant us acceptance and relevance in the world around us.

I’m writing this for any woman who, like me, may have had a punched-gut reaction to seeing an octogenarian in a swimsuit on the cover of a magazine looking more like a woman in her forties or fifties: Anti-aging is not a beauty standard.

There IS beauty in wrinkles, and saggy skin, and drooping breasts. These are markers of a life hard fought for and well lived. It seems odd to try and erase these battle scars.

So while I applaud Martha for her fortunate body, carefully curated procedures, and pristinely styled makeup, I also applaud Whang-Od for what others may perceive as imperfections.

Anti-aging is not a beauty standard.
Authenticity is.

@ FeministNews

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

Today, I’m delighted to share that Dr. Vinson III was announced as the next President of @HowardU! The board and I invite everyone to congratulate Dr. Vinson III and welcome him into our community with openness and positivity as we look forward to our journey together.

[Howard University @HowardU]

We are pleased to announce Ben Vinson III, PhD as the 18th president of Howard University. Under his new leadership, Howard will maintain its commitment of producing distinguished global leaders. 

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[Theodore R. Johnson @DrTedJ]

On this #VeteransDay, remember two things: 1) that we are not as divided as some would have us believe, and 2) it is possible to have a deep pride in our country while also insisting that we reckon with its shortcomings.

I’m proud to have served.

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

The American Opportunity Index demonstrates the crucial role employers play in advancing workers up the career ladder.
Learn more and see what companies are leading the way.

[Schultz Family Foundation @SchultzFamilyFd]

Which companies are doing the best at advancing workers up the career ladder? Introducing the American Opportunity Index, a first-of-its-kind scorecard for worker advancement. #AO12022 Learn more at https://t.co/HRGcgaGxFb

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

I do love my independence and similarly situated girlfriends. There are many paths to a fulfilling life.

[Businessweek @BW]

A growing number of women are choosing not to have kids, and as a result are advancing in their careers and using their wealth to buy property and travel more https://t.co/4EsAge19fu

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

National service has the potential to be a meaningful pathway to opportunity for young adults building their careers, while meeting crucial community needs. Grateful to @ServeWA and @BallmerGroup for partnering with us to help make @AmeriCorps more accessible and diverse.

[Schultz Family Foundation @SchultzFamilyFd]

Proud to partner with @ServeWA and @BallmerGroup to make @AmeriCorps more accessible and diverse for young adults and non-profits in Washington. Read more about what’s next here: https://t.co/yRIqLl6YMH

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

It's more than education; who you know matters. Think about your own life and who helped you get to where you are today. https://t.co/UEs92wqnsV

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

We believe that investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs and diverse-owned businesses will be an efficient and effective means for forging a more inclusive economy, reducing the wealth and employment gaps, and strengthening our democracy. Learn more about our commitment.

[Schultz Family Foundation @SchultzFamilyFd]

Today we launched the Entrepreneurs Equity Fund, a $100M commitment to unlock non-predatory capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs and accelerate their businesses’ growth. Learn more https://t.co/tQgLiPO336

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

“I think the tragedy is that we have a Congress with a Senate that has a minority of misguided senators who will use the filibuster to keep the majority of people from even voting.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1963

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

Join us today at 1pm PT/ 4pm ET for a conversation about innovation and rewriting our social contract.

[Schultz Family Foundation @SchultzFamilyFd]

Today @SchultzFamilyFd president @tyram25 will join author @AlecJRoss for a conversation hosted by @NationSwell about innovation and rewriting our social contract. RSVP to watch live today at 1pm PT/ 4pm ET at link below. https://t.co/IxbiMWa0nh

[Schultz Family Foundation @SchultzFamilyFd]

National Service should be a pathway of opportunity for all young people. We are proud to announce the recipients of our National Service Challenge in 7 states. Learn more: https://t.co/AcD6R81s5V #philanthropy #nationalservice #americorps

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

Are you a startup entrepreneur? @SlausonAndCo and @Grid110 are launching their nationwide Friends & Family program for Winter 2022 to help entrepreneurs strengthen their business and raise capital! Applications are due October 8th! More info at https://t.co/GLzxKt9sNd.

[Schultz Family Foundation @SchultzFamilyFd]

More than 50,000 Afghan refugees will arrive in America in the coming weeks. We are proud to be supporting https://t.co/RMX2tMXwW1 to welcome our new neighbors with the dignity and humanity they deserve. We hope you'll join us.

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

Black teachers are a critical part of our classrooms.
Black teachers push for change.
Black teachers make an impact and change lives.
Learn how: https://t.co/7M7hq4rWHB
#WeNeedBlackTeachers

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

Great read by my friend and colleague @Autumn_McDo that not only points out limitations in thinking but offers solutions to counter racist recruitment and hiring practices in the workplace.

[Autumn McDonald @Autumn_McDo]

Grateful 2 @SSIReview for the platform to discuss why, in the #workplace:
* implicit bias isn't the friendly cousin of racism
* it's structural in nature, not just individual
* "goodness" is a practice, not a static state
* one can step up by stepping back
https://t.co/CEHk19pHze

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

Let me make sure I understand: Catholic bishops are ok hiding pedophiles and keeping them in leadership but wanna keep the symbol of the body of Christ from people of faith!? GTFOH

[Tyra Mariani @tyram25]

The WA Covid Response Corps' learnings remind me of the boundless potential of young people to create long-lasting change.

By publishing this report, we aim to spark conversations about expanding this public-private model to address community needs. https://t.co/pxABKCXyyQ

[Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen]

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