Power Play! with Lisa J. Wicker, PhD Confident leaders understand that spirit shapes the quality of our lives. It influences who we are, what we believe is possible, and what we are capable of achieving. A spirit grounded in confidence, purpose, and resilience will carry you to your next level of power. Do not compromise, […]
How a partner can improve your fitnes BY: Jody Trierweiler FITNESS We all know that exercise is important for should be exercising on a regular and consistent basis. But so many of us fall short. According to the CDC, only 24% of American adults are meeting the current activity guidelines of at least 150 minutes of
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BY: Evelyn Summerville CAREER There’s an African proverb that I often refer to in my coaching practice: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Women in leadership are periodically choosing between the two, going alone or going together. Sometimes it’s a choice, not for selfish motives, but
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BY: Asia Shamir Ferguson FASHION Even on days of rest, career-driven women in impactful roles are still expected to show up in a world that demands our full mental capacity — leaving little energy to devote to assembling an outfit. Whether you’re feeling burnout or just don’t have a lot of time to get ready
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BY: Rechelle Andrews BEAUTY Maintain your summer glow while driving impact! Summer moves fast—just like your career. Between early routine should work as efficiently and intelligently as you do. Think of it as part of The female Blueprint: investing in your selfcare so you can elevate your confidence and reduce stress while continuing to lead, support, and uplift others.
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BY: Stephanie Hancock CAREER Opportunity within organizations does not move randomly. It flows through relationships, trust and influence. Learn about the real currency in leadership and how it can be used to build intentional growth. Opportunity flows through sponsorship. While mentorship has long been emphasized in leadership development, research shows sponsorship plays a more direct
Leadership, Impact and the Power of Supporting Other Wome BY: Priya Kumar LEADERSHIP Women are redefining leadership in ways that extend far beyond boardrooms and titles. Today’s most impactful women leaders are not only building successful careers, but also helping other women grow emotionally, financially, and professionally. Their leadership is rooted in collaboration, mentorship, and empowerment
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BY: Krystin Morgan BOOKSHELF 5 Books that will help you shine The summer sun calls to mind beaches, sunscreen, and barbecues, but it can also inspire us to let our own lights shine.Looking for new summer reads? Here are five books we’ve collected that will help you to shine and sparkle this summer..
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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: Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker There are conferences people attend. And then there are experiences that stay with you long after the final applause . . . creating moments that challenge leaders to think bigger, lead differently, and recommit themselves to building opportunity for others. The 12th National Career Mastered Women’s Leadership &
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By: Katelyn Owen General Between work and wanting to make the most of the warm weather and vacations, summer can feel more draining than it is restful. But it doesn’t have to be that way! As busy as we are, it’s important that we find a sense of balance amidst all our plans. Here are
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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: Glen Wright III FINANCE After spending time with our firm or our advisors, you will discover that we believe investing is for everyone. You may have even looked through our website and watched our videos. Though you may agree with our message and advice regarding long-term investments, you may be quick to point
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Some conversations inspire. Others challenge. And then there are the rare, unforgettable moments that fundamentally redefine leadership. At the Career Mastered Awards 2026, one such “dropthe-mic” moment unfolded during an extraordinary conversation between Johnson C. Smith University President Dr. Valerie Kinloch, Career Mastered Trailblazer Honoree, and acclaimed award-winning journalist and National Living Legends Honoree Soledad
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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: Kayvonna K. Stigall WORKPLACE When being intentional, a person can ensure that their actions and support are purposeful as well as meaningful. When men intentionally create space and share access in the workplace and boardroom with women, they make a multiplying impact by fostering positive change and growth in business and in the community. There
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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: DR SABRINA JACKSON In the modern narrative of female success, we often celebrate the “Superwoman”—the one who manages a high-powered career, nurtures a family, maintains a social life, and keeps a pristine home, all without breaking a sweat. We have mistakenly equated empowerment with total self-reliance. However, true empowerment isn’t about carrying the world on
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The 12th National Women’s Leadership & Allies Summit & Awards is truly one for the books. This year, the power of women’s voices was heard loud and clear. Women from across the nation showed up boldly, purposefully, and with undeniable presence as we explored our theme, “Making Connections: Driving Leadership Together.” Through meaningful dialogue, authentic
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By: Lisa Wicker STAND IN YOUR AUTHORITY AND STOP WAITING FOR PERMISSION Spring is a season of visibility. Growth doesn’t happen quietly—it pushes through the soil and takes up space. The same is required of you. Too often, accomplished women wait for affirmation they have already earned. Another credential. Another title. Another nod from someone
BY: Asia Shamir Ferguson Unique and authentic leadership begins internally and with how we show up in the world. To make your mark inside and outside the office this season, take ownership of your style with these four simple tips. Tailor your clothes to you Having your clothes altered is the ultimate fashion hack that many
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BY: Priya Kuma Men are often granted automatic authority in professional settings. Their deeper average pitch and cultural associations with dominance can make even casual statements sound decisive. Women, by contrast, are evaluated not just on what they say but how they say it. A rising inflection may be perceived as uncertainty. Speaking quickly can be
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BY: Rechelle Andrew REWRITING THE STORY THROUGH INTENTIONAL CARE As winter releases its frosty hold and the promise of spring warms our hearts, many career women find themselves emerging from months of demanding work, cold winds, and dry air, ready to renew both their goals and their glow. The transition from winter to spring isn’t
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BY: Stephanie Hancock I have been listening closely to how leaders talk about AI. Most conversations focus on speed, efficiency, automation, and have been listening closely to how leaders talk about AI. Most conversations focus optimization. And yes, AI is accelerating everything. It can draft a strategy, analyze trends, generate recommendations, and move decisions forward in seconds. But
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BY: Jody Trierweile Learn how it can help increase your energy! If you’re like the majority of people, you regularly feel fatigued or tired during the day. Wouldn’t it be great to have more energy to accomplish more each day— without stimulants like caffeine? The data on exercise is clear. It increases energy by boosting oxygen circulation,
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BY: Elissa Mahendra Shelley Zalis on language, leadership, AI, and why care is the ultimate performance lever. When the future of work is being discussed at scale, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is where those conversations surface, and Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, is at the center. The energy at CES is electric.
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BY: Krystin Morgan 5 Books that Spark Change Spring is an excellent time for new beginnings. The sun is shining, flowers are budding, and you feel ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for inspiration to create change, we’ve rounded up a list of propulsive books to light the fire. Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly Learn the
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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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by: Dr. Lisa Wicker Women’s History in the Making: Storytelling as Leadership Spring has always been a season of awakening—but this spring, we are not simply blooming. We are speaking. The Spring 2026 issue of Career Mastered is a declaration. A reminder. A call to action. The Power of Her Voice is not a metaphor—it
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BY: Kayvonna K. Stigall In a world where gender equity remains a work in progress, a growing number of men are using their influence to open doors, amplify voices, and redefine what leadership looks like in the boardroom. These allies recognize that empowering women isn’t just an act of fairness — it’s a strategic advantage
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BY: Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker STEP INTO YOUR SEASON OF POWER Whether your goal is to land a better job, lose weight, finish your degree, or finally become debt-free, power isn’t something you wait to receive—it’s something you decide to walk in. Those who are thriving right now understand that spirit shapes destiny.
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By: Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker, PhD Career Mastered had the privilege of leading a delegation of women leaders and ally supporters to the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of its 10th anniversary. During Investment Day, delegates enjoyed a private historical session, followed by an exclusive tour of the trading floor, photos on the floor,
