black millennials Maneuvering Corporate America as a Black Millennial Being Black in America is one thing, let alone being black in Corporate America. But once you add being young and Black to that analogy, it becomes an entirely different
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
exec asst. How to beast at your executive assistant job Being an executive assistant is one of those jobs that will always test your temperaments, personality, and character sections every time. Your patience, tolerance, perseverance, ability to cope up with
black founders Here are 16 Black-owned co-working spaces for your next meeting If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, you know that many times office space can be super expensive and the budget just doesn’t allow for the expensive.
black entrepreneur How to turn your hustle into a six-figure business When Tiffany Williams started a Facebook group in 2016, she never foresaw having a community of nearly 35,000 members three years later. She definitely didn’t expect the free
black entrepreneur #BlackGirlMagic: Tips to Building Lasting Business Bonds Finding help in your business is not a simple task. It takes patience, synergy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. You have to know your strengths and weaknesses and those of your business.
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 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,
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
mompreneur This mompreneur has tips and tricks for working mothers Antonia Richardson started as a hairstylist, cosmetology instructor, and mother of two who knew there was more to life. Two years after leaving her job, she’s now a podcast
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
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 Marketing Co, it’s an essential element to a
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
founder profiles How this founder built a brand in the wine industry If you’re like me, I love a glass of wine after a long day of entrepreneurship. It’s a moment to “unwine” and reflect on my day. Now think
salary negotiation The do's and don'ts for negotiating your salary Whether starting off in a new company or in need of a salary raise in your current organization, there are a number of “rules” you will need to follow to
toni morrison #ForeverALegend: Taking a Page from Toni Morrison Our hearts stopped this week after the passing of legendary novelist Toni Morrison was confirmed on August 5, 2019. Even though the Pulitzer Prize-winning author published over 11 novels and
starting a business If you're doubting your business idea, read this Your next career step or business idea can get confusing. For me, it took me a full year to commit to what I was meant and QUALIFIED to do. (Btw
strategies & tools Use these 3 steps to secure partnership deals for your brand PR is great but when you’re first starting out, you don’t really need it yet… Here are 3 tips that are free and will get you exactly where
leadership Why you should let certain people "pick your brain" About a year ago, the image of the “pick their brain” mug erupted and Black Twitter went crazy. photo credit: Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/pin/149744756346910634/]At that time,
how to become a real estate agent #MogulLife: How I Became Licensed in Real Estate Sales Odalis Gonzalez is a Bushwick native raised by the boroughs of New York. Graduating with a Bachelors in Psychology, Odalis managed a 24/7 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Lifeline