Networking tips to build stronger relationships with Sydney Davis BY: Marci Bryan WORKPLACE Sydney Davis is helping shape more sustainable systems for modern working women through her work in wellness, workforce innovation, and community capital. Davis is the founder of TotalCare Studio, a women-centered coworking and wellness space redefining how mothers balance work, childcare, and self-care under […]
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By Lisa Nichols Career Any executive leader will tell you that they have reached their success in part due to the relationships they’ve developed throughout their career. Performance and abilities are essential to securing a leadership position, but without key connections, they will only take you so far. For women in the corporate sector, knowing
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BY: Career Mastered Staff FEATURE Voices of Women Leaders & Allies Converging to Shape the Future of Influence, Power, and Connection In an era where leadership is being redefined in real time, the 12th National Career Mastered® Women’s History Leadership and Allies Summit & Awards served as a living laboratory for what executive presence and purpose-driven
BY: Nicole Hudson Career Here’s the thing about personal branding that most people get wrong: it’s not about self-promotion. The leaders who actually stand out aren’t just focused on their own visibility. They’re known for helping others succeed. When you build a reputation for opening doors and creating real opportunities, your brand takes care of itself.
BY: Haseena Shaheed-Jackson Do you have confidence in what cannot be seen? Are you able to put your trust in a vision that guides your decisions, steadies your steps, and gives you the courage to move forward even when the path isn’t clear? This is the definition of faith. Faith isn’t passive hope. It is active
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BY: Kayvonna K. Stigall Some obstacles and barriers that affect women: the gender pay gap, limited advancement opportunities, and gender bias. Because of this, men are needed for women’s career progression, not to stand in front of them or behind them, but beside them as allies. Across industries and organizations, men are using their power and influence to uplift women in the workplace in several
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BY: Nicole Hudson Women have always been told to “find their voice.” It’s well-intentioned advice, but it misses the mark. The most influential women in history didn’t simply find their voices. They reframed the entire conversation. They walked into rooms where the narrative had already been written and rewrote it. That’s not just communication. That’s leadership.
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BY: Lee McCalla Live a clutter-free and simpler lifestyle with these tips! In recent years, we’ve been seeing the minimalism trend gain a lot of traction. If you’re not up to speed, minimalism is what social media is calling the “less is more” approach to life—a trend that sparked up in response to overconsumption, fast
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BY: Lisa Nichols Evidence consistently shows that more diverse boards lead to better results – from higher profits and improved shareholder relations to more effective decision making and stronger governance. Companies’ performance increases when their board members reflect different backgrounds and experiences. The more diversity is represented, the stronger a board becomes. Companies that want
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By: Lisa Wicker Some exchanges linger long after the questions are asked. In our Career Mastered exclusive, Soledad O’Brien’s responses were thoughtful, precise, and unmistakably grounded in purpose. There was only clarity in her words, shaped by decades of asking hard questions and insisting on honest answers. When asked to look back at the young woman
MASTERING THE NARRATIVE TO LEAD, INSPIRE & TRANSFORM by: Dr. Sabrina Jackson In the modern corporate landscape, leadership is no longer defined solely by the ability to manage assets or oversee operations. Today, leadership is defined by the ability to move people. For women ascending to and thriving within the C-suite, the “Power of
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By: Glen E. Wright, II Let’s be honest, money is one of the biggest factors shaping our daily lives. Whether you’re thinking about retirement, buying a home, or just making sure you can take that vacation next summer, how you handle your finances determines what’s possible. Yet so many people move through life without a clear
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By: Linda Hannah We don’t usually think about the invisible things we put on each day—but they shape how we show up more than anything hanging in our closet. A hat can be practical or stylish, but it can also be symbolic—especially when we pay attention to what we’re wearing on the inside. Our thoughts shape
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Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker Forward As we unveil the Career Mastered 2025 “Top Entrepreneurial Women to Watch”, I’m reminded of the courage, tenacity, and brilliance that women entrepreneurs bring to the marketplace every single day. These women are not just starting businesses—they are building legacies, creating jobs, and disrupting industries with passion and purpose.
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When sponsors from Mercedes-Benz USA, Walgreens, Ally Financial, JP Morgan Chase & Co., The Hartford, Fifth Third Bank, Amazon, Henry Ford Health, Food Lion, Lowe’s Companies, Corewell Health, KeepWOL, Volkswagen, and other executives and participants start sharing positive testimonials before the conference concludes — and there’s a write-up about its impact in Forbes — you
BY: Jody Trierweiler Does the state of the world have your stomach in knots lately? Has your exercise and nutrition plan suffered? Many people have gained weight in 2020 and there are multiple contributing factors. The digestive system is very susceptible to stress and the resulting symptoms are not fun. Digestive issues result from many
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BY: Evelyn Summerville One of the most liberating truths I embraced in life is my career. I own it. Therefore, I chart the course to determine its direction and accept responsibility for getting ahead. Armed with this truth, I realized that as important as a job is grasping the bigger picture of my career held
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BY: TISHA L HAMMOND Dr.Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker has been carrying a weight since 2011. Seeing women race to the top of a career ladder, successfully doing more work with smaller teams, working long hours with no obvious comparator in view, and still not being handed the keys to the C-suite all wore heavy on
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BY: KAYVONNA STIGALL As society has halted in its tracks with the onset of COVID-19, we all have more time to reflect. We get to determine how we are going to move forward in the corporate world in the midst of this “new normal.” Let’s face it. Women have always had a place in the
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BY: TISHA L HAMMOND When you calculate the immediate increase in social capital, and access to new business and professional opportunities in women-led circles, you, my dear, have influenced your own personal economy. Gaining an entourage to elevate the conversation around women, to celebrate wins, to express ideas, and to encourage collaboration and kudos is
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BY: RAQUELLE “ROCKI” HARRIS Female economic power is on track to outpace the economy of some of the biggest nations in the next five years, according to research findings in the Global Mega Trends to 2030 report. In addition, the report predicts an additional 100 million women will join the global labor force by 2030.
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By: Glen E. Wright, II For working people, retirement is the final stretch, the milestone that signifies a time to relax and reap the benefits of decades of hard work. Though retirement is indeed a time to relax, having a successful retirement takes planning and dedication, both before and during your golden years. In order
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By: Evelyn Summerville I ’ll always remember the first two women I knew personally and recognized as iconic. They were smart and sassy. Confident and caring. Accomplished and authentic. They reached career heights unimaginable for many women 20 years ago. Remarkable in their own rights, these iconic businesswomen broke the mold and gave us hope
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BY: Center For Creative Leadership An impressive track record is not enough to prepare you for being a CEO. It’s necessary, but not enough. The CEO job is fundamentally different from any other senior leadership role. Until you’ve lived it, you can’t fully know what it’s like. But there are steps you can take to
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By: Rechelle Andrews Have you ever looked in the mirror and said, “Wow! My skin looks amazing!” On another day, you may have said, “What in the world is going on?” You try to take care of your skin and you follow a regimen. But you just don’t understand why your skin seems to be
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By: Evelyn Summerville The 2016 film, Hidden Figures, illuminated the works of three significant women in American history. Just a few of the many intelligent and exemplary women who worked both humbly and courageously in fields dominated by men during the 1960s and beyond. The truth of their contributions to NASA during the historic space
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By: Nicole Hudson Let’s try and answer those age-old questions. How do women command their power in business, and how does it differ from the way men in similar jobs command their power? We asked two women in leadership roles about their methods, experiences, and learning. A few common themes emerged, including the importance of
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By: Eugenia M. Orr, EdD Have you noticed that even in the midst of this global pandemic, and the associate uncertainty, that people are yet prospering? New homes, moves, remodeling and promotions. Out of struggle comes advancement and growth. For many of us, not much is going to keep us down. In fact, we are
BY: Marci Bryant From Katherine Johnson to Mae Jemison, we are constantly inspired by African American women who make history by breaking through professional barriers in male-dominated industries. Georgia native Tori Miller has joined the ranks of these outstanding women as the first female General Manager in the G-League, the NBA’s official minor basketball organization,
BY: Dr. Sabrina Jackson As businesswomen, being successful is the name of the game. We go into business for various reasons: to sell a product, fill a gap, provide a service, or teach others valuable information. Whatever the reason the business or career is embarked upon, we all want one thing: We each desire to
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Role models inspire and encourage. Knowing women’s achievements helps other women and girls know what is possible. “Her story” is a catalyst that sparks our desire to contribute in some way. Career Mastered Magazine salutes women who are in the arena mastering their work and those who have learned the necessary steps to move ahead
BY: CANDICE CREAR “Worth: the intrinsic art of mastering your value, establishing WORTH your personal brand and taking pride in your contributions” According to a study conducted by Cornell University, we as women tend to sell ourselves short when conveying what we bring to the table. Here’s the key: Men do not put forth more
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11 Ways Women Succeed at Work on Their Own Terms BY: Linda Anger It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that the best-selling books about business success in the last century have been written by men, primarily for men. Fortunately, as more women step into senior leadership roles around the globe, that trend is changing.
This Lady is Saving Lives in an ALARMING FASHION BY: Tisha L. Hammond “There are tough, dark days. This feedback helps me realized why I’ve been put on this Earth and that I’ve done something incredible.” Like the national anthem of her beloved Canada, Serese Selanders stands on guard for thee. Meet the disrupter merging
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BY: Joan T. Randall This holiday season is by far a favorite for many! Something about Christmas carols, decorations, gingerbread houses and eggnog gives that warm, fuzzy feeling. It takes us back to our childhood and the days of staying up all night on Christmas Eve, itching to open gifts. Then, when the day arrived,
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte Women’s Leadership Development Program – Sets the Foundation for Success By Racquelle Harris Photography by Tony Rushing Makeup by Monique Simone The outcome of this year’s midterm elections reflects what we’ve known for a while: women create and command several seats at the table. We are crushing barriers in order
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Career Mastered talks Dancing & Authenticity with its Founder/Publisher Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker BY: Tiffany Courtney Photography by Cherie Jzer Google Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker. The page will unfurl in a flurry of terms and titles that read like SEO career gold: award-winning author, internationally recognized thought leader, career strategist, founder and entrepreneur. The words
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She Doesn’t Look Like What She’s Been Through BY: Eugenia M. Orr, Ed.D More than anything, Dorinda Walker wants everyone she speaks to, everyone she meets, to know that they are enough. This award-winning marketing executive, community advocate, empowerment speaker and change agent uses her story of being an at-risk youth with mental illness to
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Creates a Workplace Where Everyone Can “THRIVE” BY: Linda Anger A diverse workforce comprised of people from a wide array of cultures, viewpoints and backgrounds is not just “nice to have.” It’s essential. Janice Little, Lowe’s Chief Diversity Officer, is on a mission to make diversity and inclusion an essential business priority. Little was named Lowe’s
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