for founders The CEO of Slidebean on mistakes made after raising startup funding In the media you'll see plenty of articles celebrating founders who have raised money from VCs, but can we talk about what happens next? For example, what are some things
career development This Netflix engineer discusses being Black in tech 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
for founders #MeAndSomebodySon: 7 Black Couple-Preneurs You Should Know As Hov said, “What’s better than one billionaire? Two. ‘Specially if they’re from the same hue as you.” Love and having a booming career is a beautiful thing,
for founders Black Public Relations Professionals That You Should Know If you think about your favorite celebrity, author or reality television star, you can probably remember their best interview, amazing campaigns or cutest social media posts. It probably looks like
career development What to do when you get *crickets* instead of feedback at work Learning to take constructive criticism in the workplace is quite frankly, not easy to do. It can be tricky to tell whether the criticism is about you and not your
career development Are you ready to lead a team? Management takes a unique set of skills. Fortunately, you don’t need a degree to get them, and the job market currently values them a lot more than hard
job search Do this before you use LinkedIn "Easy Apply" to job search 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
strategies & tools WFH stressing you out? Here's how these CEOs are dealing These days “working remotely” does not just mean working out of the office. It often means not having an office at all. While building my events and music video production
founder profiles Serial entrepreneur Morgan A. Owens on having faith over fear Deep down inside, we all have an inkling feeling that there is more to the life that we are currently living. For some of us, we have wasted our time
pitch perfect Here's how to pitch effectively and secure investors Paris Benson is no stranger to the world of tech and entrepreneurship. The UCLA alum started coding at the age of 14, launched his first fintech startup at 16, and
leadership How to equip yourself to lead as an entrepreneur THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON BYP NETWORK BY TONTE BO DOUGLAS. IT IS REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION. 2020, is the year of clear vision for every one of us.
black millennials Yes, I sold my house to rent again THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON BRANDISDIARY.COM. IT IS REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION. Home-ownership is one of the quintessential standards that mark achieving the American dream. Everyone wants a place they
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
black millennials #BlackInTech: We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For Imagine walking into a sea of faces, that resemble YOU. You hear the latest Migos track in the background, and the sight in front of you includes signs that read
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
New Parents 8 Tips On Bouncing Back to Work After Childbirth You successfully completed the nine tumultuous months of protecting your baby in your womb/your partner’s womb. Went through the pains and anguish of giving birth and he/
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
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 is a dancing powerhouse and celebrated entrepreneur who is setting the bar for rising choreographers. As a gender-fluid movement coach and dance instructor Jenzi went from facilitating classes
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 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 &
money moves This Pharmacy Student Won't Be Graduating With Debt I’ve yet to meet a person who is content with student loans. The two words make most people cringe and
money moves Why You Need To Diversify Your Income And How To Do It Entrepreneurship can be a vehicle to do what you love on your own terms, but for Erica Rae of Capital City
founder profiles Here's how this female founder is diversifying the tech industry “Did you know that women in STEM make $16,000 less on average than their male counterparts, and if you’re black or Hispanic, you might be making $14,
