for founders What brands get wrong about inclusivity and 4 ways to improve on social media In today’s cultural climate, words like diversity and inclusion are buzz words that, at times, are used constantly and carelessly. It is no longer something businesses or brands can afford to say they are going to prioritize. They are expected to put their
for founders Meet the entrepreneur breaking barriers in the cannabis industry In the competitive cannabis industry, Hope Wiseman is a boss amongst bosses. By the age of 26, she made history as the youngest Black woman dispensary owner in the U.
Finances Credit card interest got you stumped? We've got you covered Credit card companies follow a fairly simple principle: pay us all of our bread on time, and we won't charge you interest; pay late or only partial, and we add
corporate boss This senior developer offers an inside look of what it's like to work at Apple Creating impact at a company the size of Apple can feel daunting, so when we heard about Cristina's role as a Senior Developer Partner Relations Advisor, we were flooded with
self-care Low-key, are you putting yourself first? Last night was Issa's time—her time to shine. We got 26 minutes to follow Issa through her self-care Sunday routine. And if you didn't catch all the subliminals that
for founders Here's how these health-tech founders are making cannabis more accessible With more states looking to decriminalize cannabis usage, more people are looking to capitalize on an expanding market. It’s like the new “green rush.” U.S. sales of medical
corporate boss Tech Exec at Snapchat John Imah shares tips for game developers Less than 1% of venture capital goes to Black founders. Just close to 2% of tech executives are Black. Yes, tech and corporate America has a HUGE diversity problem, but
politics 'Becoming': A bittersweet portrayal of a nation's Black First Lady I remember that day vividly. I was sitting in front of the television, teetering between giddy angst and incredulous disbelief. It was January 20, 2009—and I was watching the
management #LeadingWhileBlack: How to Boss Up Your Cultural Intelligence You’ve put in the work, and now you are responsible for leading a team. Regardless of the industry, the KPIs, the mission, or the job title, being a
founder profiles Ruben Harris of Career Karma on diversity in tech & on building a venture-backed startup The tech industry has undoubtedly become one of the most sought after career fields, especially in the Millennial generation. However, if you’re not technical by education or trade, it
marketing & growth SideHustlePro on how you can reach over a million podcast downloads By now you’ve probably heard that the podcasting industry is projected to become a billion-dollar space in just a year. I don’t know about you, but
Coding in Color #CodingInColor: This DC developer offers tips to help you bring your ideas to life When we first starting social distancing and many of us began working from home, we wondered what we would do with our time. Then, there came a little app called
career development How this millennial mom left her 9-5 and started her career online “God laughs at our plans,” has been a common theme for the last couple of years of my life. I thought I had my life figured out and knew what
for founders The imposter syndrome is real. Don’t let it take you off your course. Google imposter syndrome and a range of psychology research will populate. But to keep it simple, it is the experience of feeling like a phony. At any moment, you believe
job search Don't waste your time using LinkedIn "Easy Apply" if you're not doing this first If you’re on the job hunt, one of the easiest ways to submit an application is through LinkedIn. There are hundreds of thousands of companies that have LinkedIn
for founders An entrepreneurial lesson on healing through uncertainty and change When crisis calls, you have two choices. Fight to survive or leverage and thrive. It is said that it takes a village to nurture and care for one another. What
Finances Here's what you *should've* known about credit cards before getting one Despite what you've likely heard growing up, credit cards are not only a good thing, but they're virtually a necessity in today's world. If for nothing else, to build credit.
blacks in tech How Susanne Tedrick addresses tech career misconceptions and empowers women of color to join Any industry dominated by men, specifically white men, leaves little room for inclusive workspaces. Based on her own professional experience in the tech industry and her involvement in mentorship programs,
for founders Finally. A crowdfunding app for us, by us When you're launching a new business, having access to funding is critical - especially during the pre-revenue phase. While getting investment coins from angels and venture capitalists has become more
Coding in Color Here's what this startup founder had to say about being #blackintech It’s no surprise that Black people lack in numbers in tech. Because of this, we’re seeing more annual reports, more initiatives allegedly being put in place, but not
legal COVID-19 messing with your coins? A Force Majeure provision can help Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the entertainment industry is one that has been heavily impacted. From film production to premieres, COVID-19 has screamed "cut" to the entertainment world as we knew
