for founders How to get your networking email or DM opened How many times have you accepted a follower request on LinkedIn or Instagram, but shortly after was scammed by someone better than Joanne [https://twitter.com/joanneprada?ref_src=twsrc%
founder profiles Here's how Briana Owens is making fitness more inclusive A few years ago, I fell in love with the high-intensity, sweat dripping, calorie-burning spin classes, but can I be real honest real quick? I was always so surprised that
founder profiles This founder launched her own successful global company “The universe will do its best to remove all distractions from you until you realize your purpose” – Unknown Like many people, we sometimes position our lives and make choices based
founder profiles How one woman is breaking barriers in the sports industry The sports industry is one of the largest industries in this country, making billions of dollars each year. When you think of your favorite coach, player or even agent in
marketing & growth 4 Steps to Creating Pitch Ready Designs If you missed AfroTech 2019, I’m sorry. It was THE conference of the year, but don’t fret. This piece will fire-up your creative engine with musings from Kanye,
for founders How the founder of Mama Glow is sharing her passion for wellness THISARTICLE [https://www.careercontessa.com/interviews/latham-thomas-mama-glow-doula/] ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON CAREER CONTESSA BY ERIN DOHERTY. IT IS REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION. If you ask her, Latham Thomas didn’t choose her
founder profiles This project manager turned CEO is disrupting the hair industry If you’ve ever had to choose between keeping that new hairstyle poppin’ and going to the gym, you’re not alone sis. While our dynamic hair is one of
founder profiles This CEO shares how her business focuses on style, confidence, and well-being while on a budget The best connections happen organically. That is what happened when Erica Strunkey, CEO and Founder of Sincerely Glamatrix. I met Erica during a professional development event, she was seeking a
leadership When to respectfully decline collaboration offers With time flying by so quickly, you really should be rationing out your energy. Unfortunately, that can mean saying no to certain partnerships. Here are 5 legit reasons to back
founder profiles This founder wants us all to have rich b*tch skin 75% of products marketed to black women are highly hazardous to human health, according to the Environment Working Group (EWG). This statistic was no surprise to Alee-Sha Steward, founder of
for founders Here's how I became a six-figure freelancer Thisarticle [https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/six-figure-freelancer/] originally appeared on Career Contessa by Khaleelah Jones. It is republished with permission. Since 2014, I’ve traveled to over 20 countries—all
founder profiles This founder is helping women find remote work with her startup Besides being able to work from home wearing your bonnet and favorite pjs, working remotely has a host of other benefits. For some companies, working remotely has helped them improve
founder profiles This founder is driving inclusivity with her hair and beauty line Carmella Marie [https://www.instagram.com/carmellamwill/] is the epitome of a boss navigating working a full-time job while building a full-time business. She uses the savvy from her 9-5
marketing & growth How to use a holiday event to lead your brand to success Now that fall has arrived, we are all looking towards the holiday season, which means lots of parties. If you are wondering if a holiday event is right for your
founder profiles This choreographer shares how to make multiple streams of income Jenzi Russell [https://www.instagram.com/officialjenzi/] is a dancing powerhouse and celebrated entrepreneur who is setting the bar for rising choreographers. As a gender-fluid movement coach and dance instructor
founder profiles This founder is amplifying New Orleans through her startup On a typical Saturday night in New Orleans, most 23-year-olds are searching for the next wave or ordering the next round of drinks at a local bar. Cierra Chenier instead
founder profiles These Founders Are Creating Inclusive Workplaces With Their Biz With the state of the political climate we are currently living in, diversity and inclusion have been a major topic, and to some a passing trend. Race, diversity, and inclusion
founder profiles Nick Turner's startup is making buying and selling online safer For the past decade, sites like Craigslist, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace have been a popular option for buying and selling items. However, for many people, the convenience of it sometimes
for founders Why THIS partnership is changing the game for Black tech talent Did you know that currently, only 7% of the tech workforce is Black and just 1% percent are venture-backed founders? Statistically, this places black technologists as the most underrepresented race
founder profiles This Afro-Latina founder on dealing with race in the workplace During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re excited to celebrate some of the most influential millennial, Afro-Latinas that are making strides in entrepreneurship and in corporate America. Unapologetically Latina & Black,
marketing & growth A Guide to SEO Content Creation If you’re in the marketing field, it’s likely you’ve heard the term “SEO” or “SEO content” at some point. Despite being in marketing for almost five years,
founder profiles Meet CJ Faison, A Giant Among Men CJ Faison is now the producer of the 11-time Emmy-nominated digital series, Giants. #blackexcellence Since debuting as a producer on the show’s second season, Faison’s work on the
marketing & growth How this 25-year-old Mogul built a 3-million-dollar portfolio Jamisa McIvor, is a 25-year-old wife, mother of three, and CEO of Rosebuds investments. After receiving her grandmother’s house through a one-dollar deed transfer at age 19, Jamisa quickly
founder profiles Here's how this female founder is diversifying the tech industry “ [https://www.wired.com/story/computer-science-graduates-diversity/]Did you know that women in STEM make $16,000 less on average than their male counterparts, and if you’re black or Hispanic,
founder profiles For Us By Us: Coworking spaces designed with us in mind Remote work is becoming increasingly popular, but not everyone wants to work from home. Sitting in the house leaves too many distractions. However, coffee shops have an equal number of
