black entrepreneur Black women in fashion & beauty who paved the way for Rihanna The sun does not seem to be setting on the Rihanna fashion empire anytime soon. The Savage x Fenty line just received [https://www.wsj.com/articles/rihannas-lingerie-brand-savage-x-fenty-receives-50-million-in-fresh-funding-11566923431] $50M in
founder profiles This communications expert shares tips for leaders Would it surprise you to know that 58 percent of managers said they DIDN’T receive any management training [https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidsturt/2018/03/08/10-shocking-workplace-stats-you-need-to-know/#1907e40af3af]
for founders 6 FREE tools you should be using as a freelance writer When I first started my career as a freelance writer, I knew that writing feature articles would be my THING. Writing feature articles have allowed me to have amazing conversations
working from home I tried working from home, AND I‘d rather be at the office As you know working from home is one of the new “perk” companies offer as incentives. Some offer a few days, while other companies allow you to work remotely 100%
career development 3 boss women on things they wished they knew about salary negotiation “It’s time to earn what you are worth” – Jacqueline V. Twillie, MBA Navigating the slippery slope of salary negotiations to obtain equal pay can be daunting and challenging. In
financial advice for black millennials What every millennial Black woman needs to know about money 1 In 3 Americans Have Less Than $5,000 In Retirement Savings. The usual reaction to this is,“Not me”. However, yet again, I’m not here for the emotions
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
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
black millennials The death and rebirth of the financial role model for Black men Edited ByEcclesiaste Guerrier [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecclesiasteguerrier/] , Events Engineer and University Operations Administrator Only 17% of Black men have a bachelor’s degree. We have to change that
Mental health awareness How to build without burning out Mental Health Awareness deserves attention and statistics by NAMI [https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-by-the-numbers], proves it. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (46.6 million) experiences
strategies & tools How to work less and do more As humans, we have an innate urge to work and be productive. This characteristic only intensifies if you have an entrepreneurial mindset. But at some point, the hustle turns into
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
entrepreneur Behind the Brand: Meet Crystal Oyekwe According to The Atlantic, 60% of millennials consider themselves entrepreneurs. Well, this makes sense because we are natural-born leaders, conquerors, and trailblazers. Recently, I got the chance to speak with
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
leadership Ashley Rouse of Trade Street Jam on balancing entrepreneurship What does work-life balance look like, especially when working from home? Modern technology has made it virtually impossible not to work around the clock. While being an entrepreneur has its
