career development Lelna Desta on developing your skills to manifest your dreams Lelna Desta has created a road for herself by following and developing her technical and soft skills. She is the founder of A&G consulting, a marketing analytics firm
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
for founders How this financial planner takes the stress out of budgeting Pamela Capalad is a certified financial planner, accredited financial counselor, and founder of Pockets Change, Dead Day Job Army, and Brunch & Budget. Pamela was kind enough to chat with
founder profiles Entrepreneurship advice from personal stylist Ty Smith It’s safe to say that with our “always on” generation, looking good is a must. You never know when you’ll go viral or be spotted on someone’s
founder profiles This young engineer's journey into motivational speaking At the age of 19, Tyrone Jacobs Jr. found himself severely depressed, living a life with little motivation, in a neighborhood ravaged by gang violence, weapons, drugs, and many other
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,
founder profiles Jay Veal on how to do what you love as an entrepreneur As creatives, entrepreneurs, and overall hardworking, and ambitious millennials, we are constantly looking to check boxes. You know those “found my dream job, landed a competitive benefits package, and scored
black millennial Omoju Miller on the role of creativity in the tech industry Thisarticle by Jacqueline McElhone [https://www.careercontessa.com/interviews/omoju-miller-github/]originally appeared on Career Contessa. It is republished with permission. Omoju Miller isn’t in her dream career. And that’
for founders Keisha Mabry of heyFRIEND on how she secured corporate clients The saying your network is your net worth isn’t just a cute little Instagram caption. The more intentional you are at with growing your network (especially with the right
millennials 3 women discuss re-entering the workplace after incarceration Thisarticle by Lily Comba [https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/work-after-incarceration/]originally appeared on Career Contessa. It is republished with permission. Re-entering the workplace after taking time off is difficult. I
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
entrepreneurship advice The Keys You Need To Go From Dreamer To Doer There is a difference between theorizing and doing. While there are plenty of books, videos, and podcasts available for rising entrepreneurs, no amount of preparation can prepare you for the
for founders 4 principles every entrepreneur needs to overcome failure Don’t let the entrepreneurial wave fool you; tears are a part of the journey. Social media will have you thinking that you find your passion, figure out how to
founder profiles This blogger turned CEO turned a gift bag into a global brand It’s estimated [https://fitsmallbusiness.com/entrepreneurship-statistics/] that 27 million Americans will leave the traditional workforce in favor of full-time self-employment by 2020. While the failure rate for entrepreneurship is
for founders This college senior shares what he's learned as a startup founder Studies show that Millennials and Generation Z-ers are the generation of entrepreneurs. Every day, individuals in both demographics are launching new startups and building small businesses that are impacting the
work-life balance Finding Balance While Working Remotely During the Summer Eliminating the hustle of morning rush hour, the headaches of train delays and having to change out of your favorite pajamas; working remotely is a hidden gem for many. It
black millennial How this millennial juggles over 5 jobs and finds balance More than one third (about 36 percent) of all workers in the United States freelance. Thirty-six percent translates to over 57 million people. In the top 15% of the over
music mogul 8 Black Music Moguls You Should Know When we think of a “music mogul” – we often think of more visible names like Jay-Z, Diddy, Missy Elliott, or Queen Latifah but there are other moguls building behind the
black millennials How to integrate Black hair in Corporate America If you are a sista in corporate America or know someone that is, the topic of hair is often one that is “casually” discussed during lunch breaks and hallway interactions
work-life balance Are your friends assets or liabilities? When it comes to entrepreneurship, money and time are precious. This can be a challenging reality to balance with personal relationships. In friendships, in particular, you want the best for
marketing & growth Issa #Holiday! 4 ways to capitalize on hashtags You’ve seen it. Maybe you’ve participated in it. We’re talking about “Hashtag Holidays,” or #Holidays. These social media events are a great way for your small business(
google How this artist's authenticity landed him a job offer In the new age of technology, social media networks like Twitter and Instagram are serving as effective recruiting channels. In addition, often times talented candidates are finding jobs without applying
