Career Mastered Magazine
Career Mastered Magazine is the premier one of a kind publication focused on women’s global leadership and careers. We provide a voice for the everyday career women who are making a compelling mark on business. Her attributes are: Iconic. Presence. Power. Our goal is to tell “her career story” to further the power of the woman.
Packed with a combination of inspiring and thought-provoking career information, the magazine is positioned as one-of-a kind for global career women.Designed to provide readers with the latest must-haves and must-dos, with a diverse range of content including women leadership features, testimonials, c-suite stories, health and wellness, career fashion and more.
Movers & Shakers
Women Leading Today’s Global Companies Role models inspire and encourage. Knowing women’s achievements helps women and girls to know what is possible. “Her story” is a catalyst that sparks our desire to contribute in some way. Career Mastered Magazine salutes women history makers who have mastered their work and have learned the necessary steps to […]
Holiday Eating Habits
How to Make it Through the Holidays without Gaining Weight BY : Jody Trierwiller There’s a reason that most people make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. We tend to overindulge and gain holiday weight starting in October. And, on average, it takes people five months to lose the weight! Not everyone gains weight, […]
Sahle-Work Zewde
Becomes Ethiopia’s First Female President A Woman of Strength raises hope among women’s rights groups for more gender equality in Ethiopia. The 68-year-old was unanimously approved by the Ethiopian parliament to replace Mulatu Teshome, who resigned unexpectedly. Ms. Sahle-Work is an experienced diplomat, who has now become Africa’s only female head of state. Her election […]
Holiday Skin Care & Glamour Tips
BY: Rechelle Andrews Ladies, is your skin ready for the winter? As the weather changes, so may your skincare routine. As we move into the holiday season, the colder temperatures typically dry out skin. Therefore, it is important to have a skin care routine that includes the following: Cleanser – Consider cleansing oils or non- foaming […]
Being Seen and Heard
5 Tips to Help Women Navigate Being the Only Female Leader BY: Amber Cabral While women currently make up 47 percent of the workforce, an even smaller amount actually hold leadership positions. As a result, there are still occasions where she may be the only woman in the room. Being the only woman in the […]
Financial Tips for a New Year
BY: Glen E. Wright, II, CFP ®, AIF ® CEO, Worth Advisors The start of a new year is a great time to do a financial checkup! Just before you prepare for the tax season, do some personal due diligence by completing an assessment of the people who counsel you. Anyone that you trust for financial […]
Member Spotlight: ITC Holding Corporation
Career Mastered Corporate Excellence in Diversity Program BY: Evelyn Summerville Founded in 2003, Michigan-based ITC Holding Corp. (ITC) is the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States. The firm is renowned for its commitment to diversity, operational excellence and environmental stewardship. Its mantra, “Doing the Right Thing,” is the center of all decisions […]
Power Play with Lisa J. Wicker, PhD
Believe in Yourself: You are a unique, confident and interesting person! A Winner! The great Muhammad Ali was a master at building himself up. Before a fight, he would announce to the world: “The bear will fall in five!” He proclaimed it, over and over. And, sure enough, the bear would fall exactly as Ali […]
WOMEN SUPPORT EACH OTHER WITH MUTUAL ADMIRATION
BY: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris Never get too busy making a living that you forget to make a life This inspiring quote shifted the trajectory of Deborah Williams’ life. As a Relationship Manager with TD Bank, Williams is a senior member of the Diversity & Inclusion department. She is one of two employees that comprised […]
Andrea Brimmer: Rise to the C-Suite
Thriving in the C-Suite requires mastering a different set of skills. BY: Tisha L. Hammond Photo: Daniel Harris That rush of adrenaline in the moment of nailing a real-life buzzer beater is exhilarating. Whether taking it to the field, or sitting on the sidelines, teams and fans alike are drawn in when an attacking player […]
5 Steps to Navigating the Corporate Hallways
BY: Yvelette Stines When it comes to being successful in the corporate space, it takes more than a degree and hard work. Many of us follow the traditional path of going to school, getting an internship or two, and working through the ranks of numerous companies. There are also some key elements to consider that […]
How Sleep Affects Your Weight
As we welcome the summer, and all the fun activities it brings along with it, we may tend to stay up later. More daylight means more time to stay awake and less time for sleep. But as you’ll soon learn, lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your waistline! Have you ever had a day […]
Career Mastered Company of the Year by Consumers Energy
A Moment in History History was made on March 1, 2017, when Consumers Energy received the Inaugural Career Mastered “Company of the Year” Award. This award was given due to their support for inclusion and the advancement of women’s leadership. Consumers Energy was the first business to be named “Company of the Year,” and the […]
Insider Secrets to Climbing the Corporate Ladder with Kelley Cornish
BY: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris Our purpose flourishes when we pursue our passion. This is the path Kelley Cornish is shaping as she champions diversity. As Head of U.S. Diversity and Inclusion for TD Bank, she builds bridges between customers and the corporation, as well as its employees. Known as “America’s Most Convenient Bank,” TD Bank […]
This Executive Gives Back & Pays It FORWARD
BY: Nicole Hudson Dawn Johnson of Rock Hill, South Carolina, would describe her current life path as the result of stumbling. “I stumbled into my career path, and my journey is one of the reasons that I started my foundation,” shared Johnson, who is a State Farm Agent/Owner. She saw a need in her community […]
What Women in Leadership Really Want
BY: Evelyn Summerville Women in leadership are heralded as a competitive edge. They have qualities such as compassion, empathy and inclusiveness, which align with modern styles of transformative and appreciative leadership. Firms nationwide are instituting gender diversity policies, leadership development programs and affinity groups to allure and appease the women in their workforces. Yet, the […]
Fashion with Purpose
BY: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris The crux of fashion is boundless creativity. Mother and daughter duo, Tandra Birkett and Yvonne Jewnell, provide an outlet through which a spectrum of artistry can flourish. They are the owners of the fashion design company, Yvonne Jewnell New York, LLC. They are also the founders of Harlem Fashion Week (HFW), […]
Millennials Creating a Path to Success
BY: Nicole Hudson Sarah Batista, 38, of Charlotte, NC always wanted to be a journalist. As a child, she wrote scripts and filmed skits for school projects. A graduate of University of North Carolina- Charlotte, Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Communications with a minor in Journalism. While attending college, she wrote for the campus […]
Lessons From The Top: Janice Bryant Howroyd
BY: Tisha L. Hammond Many people assume that you’ve “arrived,” especially long after “bossin’ up” as America’s first black woman to own a billion-dollar company. Let her tell it though and there are two notions that require immediate attention: 1) Janice Bryant Howroyd is not impressed by firsts, not even her own; and 2) There’s […]
MEN AS ALLIES: Part II
BY: Dr. Lisa J. Wicker We are all different. Some differences are visible, while others are not. A few years ago, successful entrepreneur-turned-venture-capitalist, Peter Thiel, wrote a very compelling book called Zero to One. Thiel co-founded PayPal with Elon Musk before starting a VC Fund and backing some of Silicon Valley’s biggest winners like Facebook. […]
Move For Your Life
There are a few things that you can do to maintain a healthy weight that doesn’t involve drastically changing your diet. BY: Jody Trierweiler Exercise may be the first thing that comes to mind. However, no matter how much you exercise, sitting for excessively long periods of time is a risk factor for early death, […]
Why Should I Invest
BY: Glen E. Wright, II, CFP, AIF CEO, Worth Advisors In my 20+ years in the financial industry, I have learned that investments can seem intimidating, particularly for women. Investing in your future is the equivalent of investing in yourself – and vice versa. Think of investing as creating multiple streams of income for your […]
Game Changers: These Ladies Play to Win!
BY: Evelyn Summerville Female entrepreneurs are breaking societal norms, creating and sustaining epic businesses by the droves. According to The 2017 State of Women-it is more than men in business boasting about such results. Owned Businesses Report, “More than 11.6 million firms are owned by women, employing nearly 9 million people and generating $1.7 trillion […]
Take Your Career to the Next Level
By Dr. Lisa J. Wicker 10 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward! 1. Have A Career Plan Fabulous careers don’t happen by accident. Crafting your own career development plan is key to your success. If you don’t make a plan, someone will make one for you. 2. Do Your Homework Create a personal career development […]
Macy’s Donates to Excel Village Center for Learning
“Macy’s is committed to working with organizations, such as Excel Village to give back and to “Make Life Shine Brighter’ through service to our communities.” Macy’s donated $2,000 to Excel Village Center for Learning during a brief check presentation ceremony at it’s Northlake Mall Store in Charlotte, North Carolina recently. The donation will […]
The Brand Called YOU: An Expose
BY: LaTanya S.Orr Your brand is the face of your business. The old cliché – “You only get one chance to make a good first impression!” – is real. This is even more true today when a potential customer has many options to choose from when deciding whether they should hire you, or purchase your […]
4 Things You Need to Start Working for Yourself
BY: Center for the Creative Leadership For many corporate leaders, there’s the allure of the idea of becoming a self-employed consultant, freelancer or independent contractor. Maybe it’s the thought of setting your own hours and choosing what kind of work you’ll do — and what you won’t do. Maybe it’s the chance to build something […]
Financial Resources for Women Entrepreneurs for Business Growth
BY: Joan T. Randall Over the past 15 years, women entrepreneurs have taken the reins in the business world. From some of the world’s reknown companiesto small home-based businesses, women entrepreneurs run the gamut. The number of female-owned small businesses grew 1.5 times more than the overall national average for new ventures, with over nine […]
Take Charge Black Women
BY: Amber Cabal Entrepreneurship feels like a buzzword these days. Scroll through Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and you can find thousands of businesses. Many of them are not the big brand names we see buying up Super Bowl advertising, but rather small businesses that are run by an individual, or a small team of ambitious […]
Making It Count: How securing capital makes the difference; how she secured $2M
BY: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris Planning, persistence and perseverance pays off. Entrepreneur Sevetri Wilson manifests this mantra as she heads two separate businesses, Solid Ground Innovations (SGI) and ExemptMeNow. Launched in 2009, SGI is a full-service firm that provides a la carte, part-time and full-time professional management and consulting services. ExemptMeNow simplifies the creation and maintenance […]

