In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Recent Purchase that gave you joy?” Here’s what they had to say.

In this era of consumerism, “buying” is an action we are all familiar with. In three bite size chats with strangers, we learned how to (1) decide what to and what not to buy without budgeting, (2) buy items we will treasure, and (3) keep “buying” simple. How are our purchases personalized, and how do they give us joy? WINii encourages you to reflect on your own buying habits.

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0:00 Self Reflection VS Impulse Buying

4:38 Will you Still Buy It if It was Even MORE Expensive?

11:01 Being Vegetarian and Money

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “If $1000 dropped from the Sky, What Would You Do with It?” Here’s what they had to say.

Most of the time, money stirs the wheel of our lives’ ride. In these conversations with strangers, we learned what strangers would do if they had “free money”. Whether they’d save it in their travel fund or invest in their dream startup, money can open up many doors and expand our perceptions of the world. If $1K dropped from the sky into your hands, what would you do with it? 

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0:00 30% savings, 70% travel! 

3:09 Invest in my Ethical Fashion Startup

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What does Salary Mean to You?” Here’s what they had to say.

“My day job, or my start-up?” Our jobs not only can offer us the money, but it may also come with flexibility, culture, and an entirely different social network. In these bitesize chats with strangers on a bus, we learned what it means to earn a salary without the financial benefits from several independent contractors. WINii encourages you to reflect: Why are you working? Are you in it just for the money?

@CocoCooperDenim is the startup founded by our first stranger.

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0:00 Fitting Model

4:20 Money VS Actress

9:16 Nurse VS Fashion