leadership 5 books worth reading on your entrepreneurship journey There are many guides to help you reach your fullest potential – mentorships, workshops, classes. Most of them cannot beat good, old-fashioned reading. Here are five books that will aid you
job search What to do when you realize you're no longer growing at your job Truth is, we’ve all been there at least once. From sitting in meetings that very well could’ve been an email, to working on minuscule projects that didn’t
job search How to work with a recruiter to land your next job People typically run away from recruiters, but here you are looking to connect with one. I kid. Recruiters are invaluable when you’re newly on the job market. Not only
leadership 9 PR Tips For Entrepreneurs For many entrepreneurs, we tend to forget about two of the most important elements of launching a business: branding and public relations! Both are crucial for any business, no matter
watch Transforming the Face of Tech for Black Women Forbes 30 under 30, mastered Silicon Valley, launched her app PartPic, was invited by President Obama to the White House, sold her tech company to AMAZON…and that’s just
entrepreneurs Finding purpose in your job while you grow your side hustle After I graduated, I launched my business full-time and even though I don’t regret my decision, I also don’t think that entrepreneurship is the only way to go.
leadership Here's why every entrepreneur & professional should have a mentor As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get excited and start running your business solely off of your own knowledge, without seeking the input from others. However, the gag is
black millennials Uh, panic...I am feeling overwhelmed at work! Let me know if this sounds familiar? You’re working on a semi-tedious task for your manager but then she sends over an email asking you switch direction. You take
career development One piece of career advice I wish I knew when I was younger Hindsight really is key. Below are a few game changers from entrepreneurs, nine-to-fivers and me, your favorite personal recruiter and career coach. Enjoy. I worked both in corporate America and
black millennials PR maven Jordan Hora shares why "faking it till you make it" doesn't work In the age of social media and FOMO (fear of missing out), it’s tempting to stunt a little and want to rush your career journey. But who can blame
black millennial The Black Millennial Female Experience: The Politics & The Pain Meet the black millennial female. She’s making money moves, smashing the patriarchy and proving black girl magic is more than a hash tag and a catch phrase. These women,
founder profiles Alyse Hope on embracing the journey of entrepreneurship It’s a Tuesday night and like most entrepreneurs, who are corporate workers by day, Alyse Hope [https://www.instagram.com/iammshope/] is in front of her laptop working and
career development This founder is building a platform for underrepresented lawyers Have you ever felt like you need to conform to a stereotype to fit in? I have. I remember the first time I felt this way. I had just I
founder profiles Courtney Smith empowers homeless and high-risk youth in Detroit Born and raised in Detroit, Courtney knows the struggle of housing insecurity all too well. It is her experience as an overcomer that led her to create the Detroit Phoenix
job search Here is how you can take your next job interview to the next level After applying to job after job, you’ve finally received an invite to interview. Now, it’s time to prepare so that you can get your dream job. Besides practicing
leadership Positioning Your Business for Success in 2019 First of all, let me say Happy New Year! The first of the year is always an exciting time for many people. The gyms are full, everyone is on a
black millennial The Value of an MBA in 2019 Recently there have been many studies being produced to quantify the benefits and value of an MBA. For those who are not as familiar with an MBA, it’s a
job search Think you're getting fired? Do these 4 things immediately Have you ever gotten fired and was completely caught of guard by it? While sometimes being fired may come off as unexpected, others may not because of the countless red
black millennials 5 signs you're about to get fired According to recent research [https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/jolts.pdf], roughly 5.5 million people were either laid off, fired, or discharged from their jobs in 2018.
founder profiles How this chemist is using fashion to inspire young Black girls Starting a clothing and jewelry brand can be intimidating, especially since there are over 1 million clothing and jewelry brands in the United States. However despite the naysayers telling her
black millennials Corporate America and the Black Millennial Man It’s no secret that the Black man is one of the great wonders of the world. Even with proven physical, intellectual and creative ability, challenges are inevitable for the
founder profiles How I Became A Brand Strategist and Film Producer There is a trend or movement, if you will, of dope millennials creating their own lanes and dominating multiple industries simultaneously. This is nothing new for Daniel P. Calderon, brand
The Millennial Marriage Pt. 1 The millennial generation (defined as people born in the years ranging from mid 1980’s to mid 1990’s) is characterized as a group of young adults whom’s culture
starting a business The art of quitting your job Whenever I’m asked about what entrepreneurship is to me, two quotes instantly come to mind: “Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t,