for founders Amina Yamusah shares why the pipeline issue is bullshit 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
founder profiles This influencer shares tips for building inclusive workspaces Currently, over 70% [https://blog.dol.gov/2017/03/01/12-stats-about-working-women] of mothers with children under 18 are apart of the U.S. labor force, and almost47 percent [https://www.
black millennials Finding Ways to Cope With Seasonal Depression Like A Boss It’s that time of year again. And I’m not referring to that time of year where we spend time planning our new years resolutions. This is the time
for founders 10 Black male influencers and entrepreneurs share their morning routines Can I be honest? Mornings used to be my worst enemy. In the past, I struggled with being distracted by social media, sleeping past my alarm, and morning convos with
founder profiles 10 things you should know as an entrepreneur Too often in interviews, entrepreneurs fail to give “the real” as it comes down to entrepreneurship. Instead, some of them will give rehearsed, automated answers to every question asked. Kela
career development This executive at Intuit shares tips for corporate leaders THISARTICLE [https://www.careercontessa.com/interviews/merline-saintil-intuit/] ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON CAREER CONTESSA. IT IS REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION. Merline Saintil is currently the head of operations for product & technology at
starting a business What you should know about entrepreneurship before you quit Let us be honest, entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. So many complexities are involved in building a successful enterprise that making a decision to quit your job
marketing & growth 5 things you need to know about hiring PR & building a biz I’ve always had a deep respect for Public Relations professionals, so I was delighted at the opportunity to connect with the co-founders of The PR Alliance, DMV-based Publicists Keisha
marketing & growth 5 ways you can boost your website traffic now Whether you start from scratch or use platforms like WordPress and Squarespace, building a website is no easy feat. You spend hours drafting content, selecting the proper fonts, deciding brand
management Successful bosses run their most effective meetings exactly like this THISARTICLE [https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/lead-a-great-meeting/] ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON CAREER CONTESSA BY ROMY NEWMAN. IT IS REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION. Once upon a time, I worked for a woman who
black millennials Yes, I sold my house to rent again THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON BRANDISDIARY.COM [http://www.brandisdiary.com/brandisdiary/soldmyhouse]. IT IS REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION. Home-ownership is one of the quintessential standards that mark achieving the American
for founders How this self-made millionaire celebrity influencer is paying it forward to other women entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship isn’t an easy world to tackle. It takes time, dedication, an extraordinary amount of patience and passion. But entrepreneurship is on the rise. Every day, people are making
founder profiles How a Promise Turned Into a Business: Meet Plurvy Black women are opening successful businesses every day. Go, sis go! We’re strong, smart, clever, and powerful. Women, in general, are capable of moving mountains. Just imagine the black
black millennials What's On Your Wish List? A Holiday Gift Guide for Moguls The holidays are here which means it’s the biggest shopping season of the year! I’m sure if you’re like me, you’re making a list and checking
google This corporate leader is building inclusive products at Google How many times have you felt underrepresented and ignored as a consumer? Even though diversity and inclusion are two of the buzz words of the decade, we’re still hearing
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%
black millennials This millennial went from homeless to a leading radio personality Living the life of chasing the career of your dreams may appear to be sexy on the gram, but I truly wish more people would talk about the real, and
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 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
This promoter turned PR firm founder on why to pursue your dreams Lisa [https://www.instagram.com/thereallpeezy/?hl=en] is self-made with an incredible resume in entertainment. She has curated charitable events for numerous celebrities. Her passion has led her from
politics 5 ways to engage in politics beyond voting It’s Election Season! Because of our current political climate, many of us are looking forward to the next presidential election, and are currently analyzing all of the candidates that
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
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
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,
