Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

AMANDA KERSEY: Welcome to HBR On Leadership, case studies and conversations with the world’s top business and management experts—hand-selected to help you unlock the best in those around you. I’m HBR senior editor and producer Amanda Kersey. Serving on a board can expand your influence, strengthen your leadership skills, and even open doors to bigger opportunities. But getting that first seat—and figuring out how to contribute once you’re there—can feel daunting. In this episode of Women at Work, you’ll hear from eight women about how they stepped onto boards, what they learned in the process, and how the experience shaped…

AN INSTANT CULT CLASSIC! — From Ralph A. World, award winning poet, visionary filmmaker behind critically acclaimed coming of age “Boston to Philly” and long time activist, who’s built a legend where his original literature is viewed by the world as both a personal statement and work of art, comes his debut poetry collection, A Toast to Life. Click here The intimate collection spans through various stages of adolescence with musings and intimate moments derived from life’s brief instances of respite, spoken from inside the mind of a bright eyed, young black boy with much to learn. With every turn…

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Another slice of Mumbai’s cinematic legacy is set to disappear. Famous Studios, the 79-year-old film hub in Mahalaxmi that once echoed with lights, cameras, and action, will soon be razed to make room for a glitzy residential skyscraper.Mumbai’s Famous Studios to be demolished for a 69-Storey luxury tower marking the end of an eraThe studio, founded in 1943 by J. B. Roongta, has been a part of Bollywood’s history for nearly eight decades, offering state-of-the-art facilities for shooting, sound recording, and post-production. From iconic films to ad shoots, countless projects passed through its gates, making it a landmark in the…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College athletics is excited to announce a partnership with LivXP to launch the brand new NIL and experiences website, bcXPeriences.com.”We are excited to partner with LivXP to bring memorable experiences to our fans while creating an important revenue stream to support our student-athletes and the athletic department,” said William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James.  “Together, we’re creating opportunities that strengthen our connection with the BC community through experiences and showcase the pride we all share in our Eagles.””Where Athletes and Fans Connect,” bcXPeriences offers BC fans the opportunity to purchase merchandise, enjoy gameday…

Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor recently found herself amid an unexpected digital hiccup, as her verified LinkedIn account was suddenly blocked, prompting the actress to publicly request assistance. Despite having a premium, verified profile, Kapoor discovered that her account had been flagged as “fake,” rendering it invisible to others and hampering her ability to share professional updates.Shraddha Kapoor appeals to LinkedIn after the platform blocks her account: “Want to share my entrepreneurial journey”Taking to Instagram on the night of Saturday, August 23, Kapoor addressed the issue directly. In her Instagram Story, she wrote, “Dear LinkedIn @linkedin_in, I’m unable to access my…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Athletics has received a pair of gifts from Joseph V. Popolo, Jr. ’89, P’20, ’23, ’25, and Kevin T. Fee ’71, P’00, ’05, to endow the Edward F. Connelly Offensive Coordinator and the Kevin T. Fee Family Defensive Coordinator positions for its football program.”We are incredibly grateful to Joe and Kevin,” said William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James. “These endowments are a powerful vote of confidence in the football program and signal to our student-athletes, the BC community, and our competitors that excellence is a top priority at the Heights. Their commitment…

On Saturday, the trailer launch of Vivek Agnihotri’s upcoming and much-debated film The Bengal Files, which depicts the 1946 Calcutta communal riots, was halted at a luxury hotel in Kolkata. The move was met with little surprise, given the sensitive subject matter and the expected backlash. The ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal is known for its strong stance on protecting the state’s minority community.Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files trailer stopped in West Bengal; says, “Democracy is dead in Tagore and Vivekananda’s land”A senior Trinamool leader, who is also a veteran actor, told this writer on condition…

Overcoming Adversity: My Odyssey written by Buteau Francois is currently casting 4 models to be a part of the book’s official commercial! The video will be circulated throughout social media during the book launch to start the fall season garnering thousands of views in the process. This is an awesome opportunity for models and actors local to Boston, MA to join this exciting project and be a part of a community that aims to inspire and uplift society!Details on roles below…Date: Aug 7th, 2025Time: 9am -1pm estLocation: Brighton/Allston Area3 Hours/Half Day Shoot: Pay Range $75.00 – $125.002 Female Students/Young Professional 2 Male…