How mentors bring out the best in the next generation

Awkwafina gives voice to Lightlife ad campaign | How mentors bring out the best in the next generation | Why courage is the key to managing risk Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 22, 2021 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT A Leader's Edge [] [Awkwafina gives voice to Lightlife ad campaign]( [Awkwafina gives voice to Lightlife ad campaign]( Awkwafina (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) Actor-rapper Awkwafina, aka Nora Lum, is lending her distinctive voice to a new advertising campaign for plant-based food company Lightlife. With the tagline "Simple ingredients for a full life," the 30-second spots for the brand's vegan burgers, sausages and other meat alternatives will be shown on North American TV and social media channels, with Awkwafina describing the products as "clean, simple, delicious." 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