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We think about it as something powerful but quixotic, like an emotion that lovers share until it burns away.But for a growing number of people, passion is driving an enduring way of thinking, working, and living.Across generations and geographics, people feel passionately about issues like the environment, social justice, and sustainability. Their passion informs where they work. And as consumers, they vote with their wallets, opting to do business with companies that share their personal values.      When she talks, I hear the revolution: It’s no longer enough to hold the line                Consumers are driving the next great social change via their wallets, and no amount of advertising, PR, or marketing budget can overcome the power of consumers committed to purpose.      I love to see these stories, where real people are supporting real change \u2013 and making real progress in the pursuit of their goals. That\u2019s why I was thrilled to hear about the launch of a new original content series called \u201cBlank Canvas.\u201dGet inspiredHosted by Baratunde Thurston \u2013 the acclaimed writer, activist, comedian, best-selling author, and Emmy-nominated storyteller \u2013 Blank Canvas is a can\u2019t-miss digital video series by SAP.Each episode is developed around issues that people are passionate about, including fashion, sports, and food. But the program investigates a unique angle of each topic, telling the stories of industries, companies, and individuals driving change. The series launches February 2.      10 new corporate plays, thanks to The Queen\u2019s Gambit                It's said every pawn is a potential queen. In business, leaders know that both mastery and ingenuity are of great value. The Queen's Gambit delivers lessons on each.      Knowing what Baratunde has done in his work for outlets like The Daily Show, NatGeo, Discovery\u2019s Science Channel, and podcasts like \u201cHow to Citizen with Baratunde,\u201d I\u2019m sure Blank Canvas will be intriguing.Join the after party!But there\u2019s another reason I\u2019m so excited: After each episode airs, I\u2019ll be hosting a live-streamed After Party\u201d to discuss the Blank Canvas videos.Audience members can join me and industry influencers to further discuss what we\u2019ve seen \u2013 and what it means as we bring passion to work and play. You can engage with the panel in the comments and be part of the conversation.Broadcast from the Twitter account\u00a0@SAP4Good, our 30-minute \u201cAfter Party\u201d will take place on the following dates:Sports and Social Impact: February 10, 9 a.m. PSTFashion and Sustainability: February 24, 9 a.m. PSTFood and Waste: March 10, 9 a.m. PSTI\u2019m especially looking forward to working with our respected panel of influencers, who will lend their expertise and insight to our discussions.For the sports video after-party, we\u2019ll be chatting with:Joy Taylor:\u00a0Host, Fox SportsWith a quick wit, sharp tongue, and some legendary football DNA, Joy co-hosts with Colin Cowherd on sports talk radio show The Herd. She also hosts a weekly podcast “Maybe I’m Crazy,” as well as a weekly YouTube show, \u201cJoy Taylor Talks\u201d and hosts Thursday Night Football – \u201cScouts Feed\u201d on Prime Video and Twitch. Joy has covered some of the biggest events in sports including the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, MLB All-Star Weekend, the U.S. Open and the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.      What sports can teach entrepreneurs: Life lessons for business success                Here's what sports can teach entrepreneurs: The discipline, determination, and perspective needed to attain business success.      Arunava\u00a0Chaudhuri:\u00a0Strategic and technical advisor, RoundGlass SportsAs a German-born person of Indian origin, Arunava founded IndianFootball.Com, India\u2019s first website fully dedicated to football. He worked for various media organizations around the world, including Deutsche Welle (radio, television & online), ESPN-Star Sports, Times Now, Headlines Today (India Today), WION and he founded his German hometown channel rs1tv in Remscheid. Arun hosts his own blog, arunfoot, about football and has worked on a number of football projects across the world in management and as a consultant.For the fashion after-party, we\u2019ll be joined by:\u00a0Maya Penn:\u00a0CEO, eco-designer, sustainability consultant, filmmaker, animator, VR and tech author, keynote speaker, TED speakerTwenty-year old, award-winning Maya is Oprah’s youngest Super Soul 100 change maker and author of You Got This! (Published by Simon & Schuster). She is the CEO of Maya’s Ideas, a successful eco-friendly apparel company she started in 2008 at age eight. Featured in countless publications, Maya\u2019s latest TEDWomen Talk has gone viral worldwide, with almost two million views. Magic Johnson chose Maya to be featured in his 32 Under 32 article series. Maya has received a commendation from President Barack Obama for outstanding achievement in environmental stewardship.Tara Nolan: New York City-based business development executiveWith over 13 years in media and advertising, she is the former Director of Global Brand and Business Development for global creative network MullenLowe Group and previous Director of Marketing & Communications for PHD Media Worldwide. She holds an MBA in International Business and is a proven change agent effective at transforming company culture, reputation, and bottom line.And when it\u2019s time to talk food, our influencers will be:Sabrina Medora:\u00a0National Food\u00a0Writer\u00a0and SpeakerSabrina is the creator of Un-Plated, a\u00a0website that provides a behind-the-scenes look into the grit and glam of working in the restaurant industry. She was awarded a \u201cCertificate of Outstanding Achievement\u201d by the James Beard Foundation and she has been named one of the top 10 most influential women in food \u00a0by Chicago Woman Magazine. Her colorful writing style and love of all things food pushed her name to the top of foodies\u2019 must-read lists in\u00a0Washington\u00a0D.C. and beyond.Rob Rubba: Chef\/PartnerRob is the Chef\/Partner of Oyster Oyster, a sustainability focused restaurant in Washington D.C. where cuisine is a reflection of the Mid-Atlantic with plant, mushroom and oyster-based cooking. Chef Rubba also is a co-founder of Bakers Against Racism. Prior to Oyster Oyster, Rubba held posts in some of the best kitchens across the country working under Chefs Gordon Ramsay, Guy Savoy, Laurent Gras, and the late Charlie Trotter. Most recently, Chef Rubba was the executive chef at the award-winning Shaw hotspot Hazel in Washington D.C.Sounds like a great panel of experts, right? I hope you\u2019ll watch the Blank Canvas videos and make plans to join our \u201cAfter Party.\u201d I promise you\u2019ll enjoy some great conversation and thought-provoking discussion about passion and the drive for change.  Purpose powers the future of business.Learn more HERE."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2021","item":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2021\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"02","item":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2021\/\/02\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"02","item":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2021\/\/02\/\/02\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Where purpose, passion, and influence meet: Blank Canvas After Parties","item":"https:\/\/www.the-future-of-commerce.com\/2021\/02\/02\/sap-blank-canvas-after-parties\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]