After COVID, Belgian small business began to bloom

April 02, 2022

After COVID, Belgian Small Business Began to Bloom | Isabelle Nijs | GZERO Media

Isabelle Nijs runs a hair salon in Begijnendijk, Belgium, about an hour’s drive to the northeast of Brussels. Nijs struggled to keep her business going through the pandemic during lockdowns and the lack of customers that brought. Rents and insurance premiums continued going up, but she didn’t get any financial support to meet the rising costs. Now, with people coming out of COVID restrictions, her business has begun to bloom … only to be impacted yet again, this time by the war in Ukraine. Now, she’s also dealing with supply chain issues, with prices going up and quality going down, not to mention long wait times.

Watch more from our conversation on how small businesses can thrive after COVID, which was recorded live on March 22, 2022.

America Ferrera on Barbie's global impact and the power of storytelling

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From the SDG Lounge inside the United Nations headquarters during the 79th General Assembly, America Ferrera reflected on the powerful impact of her monologue from the film Barbie, which captivated global audiences. Speaking with GZERO’s own Tony Maciulis during a broader discussion on the power of local and grassroots activism, Ferrera highlighted the unique ability of art to connect with people, contrasting it with political speeches, which can feel distant and agenda-driven.

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Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to first responders at the Augusta Emergency Operations Center during a visit to storm-damaged areas in the wake of Hurricane Helene, in Augusta, Georgia, U.S., October 2, 2024.

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