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.
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 […]
Movers and 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 move ahead and build a […]
FIFTH THIRD: A COMMUNITY PARTNER TO HELP IMPROVE LIVES
Each year during the Career Mastered Women’s Leadership Awards, a youth “Rising Star” is selected to receive an Excel Village Scholarship. Since 2016, Fifth Third Bank has so graciously partnered to support the mission of Excel Village by providing sponsorships, which help to drive positive economic impact. “Fifth Third Bank is proud to support the […]
Men As Allies
BY: Linda Anger We’ve come a long way since women entered the workforce in recognizable numbers. We’ve broken some barriers and a few glass ceilings. While we applaud every effort made, and every woman who has moved up the proverbial ladder, we also know that no one – regardless of gender – makes it to […]
Women Entrepreneurs: Be Your Own Boss
By Tisha Hammond We all know someone who’s taken advice to heart from a person with no apparent goals or visions and a stat sheet that boasts a perfect score for repeatedly passing over opportunities. Truth be told, someone reading this may know that person intimately. However, next time you get the urge to shake […]
Career Mastered Top 50 Companies for Women
Our “Top 50” Companies for women come from extensive research on women in the board room, the overall percentage of female employees, female managers and executives, and results relating to the commitment and actions that a company is taking to make women’s advancement a part of the overall company culture. “Behind every successful man is […]
Women Support Each Other With Mutual Admiration and Respect
“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 D&I during its inception. She […]
Insider Secrets to Climb the Corporate Ladder with Kelley Cornish
Our purpose flourishes when we pursue our passion. This is the path Kelley Cornish is shaping as she champions diversity. As the Senior Vice President, 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 […]
Macy’s Donates $2K to Excel Village Center for Learning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: LaTanya Orr (866) 601-4441 Girls Youth Mentoring Programs Create Winning Futures Partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools August 23, 2018 Charlotte – (Newswire) – Macy’s Corporate Giving donated $2,000 to Excel Village Center for Learning today during a brief check presentation ceremony at it’s Northlake Mall Store in Charlotte, North Carolina. The […]
2017 Career Mastered Awards
2017 Career Mastered Awards The Career Mastered Awards 5:00 p.m. – Pink Carpet Arrival & Gallery Reception 6:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony Honorees, Sponsors, Partners, Hosts walk the Career Mastered Awards’ Pink Carpet. Photos are taken. The networking VIP Gallery Reception is festive while the Awards Ceremony is the highlight of the evening saluting women’s […]
Career Mastered Business Roundtable
Career Mastered Business Roundtable
Emerging Leaders – Charlotte
Emerging Leaders – Charlotte

