What’s your story? It can feel like a loaded question. Especially if you are not prepared and have not carefully considered what makes you, you. Everybody has a story. When you are clear on yours, you are less likely to be caught off guard when opportunity knocks on your door. And by opportunity, I mean […]
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Fall is a great time to channel new energy as we begin to transition from hot to cooler temperatures. It’s the third season of the year when leaves fall and we reach for cozy fabrics in deep colors. Whether you are adding newness to your Fall wardrobe or completely starting over, the below list can
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BY: Glen E Wright, II The concept of Dollars + Change = Sense comes with nearly 30 years of combined experience in advising, consulting, counseling, and coaching. During this timeframe, we have worked with clients that were not willing to follow the recommendations we presented based upon their needs and overall goals. Just as some
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If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it’s the importance of being financially prepared for life’s unexpected challenges. In April 2020, the U.S. unemployment reached 14.7%, its highest point since 1930 (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities). Many adults were left struggling because of emergency funds that ran out quickly, with 69%
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With everyone slowly getting back into active and more social lives, seasonal makeup trends seem to be getting back into more color and creativity. However, not quite in the same way as we are used to. The “minimal makeup” look is still as popular as ever and consistent throughout all seasons 2020 – 2021. This
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Food Lion, the North Carolina sub-brand of Dutch grocery chain Delhaize, is on a mission to do more than just provide food for their customers. With an impressive list of diversity and inclusion initiatives, Food Lion is also working to make their company a fair and equitable place for a diverse array of associates and
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From the forgotten Fly Girls of WWII to Amelia Earhart to Sally Ride, women have been a part of aviation for generations, but as the exception to the rule, more of a curiosity or rarity. Thanks to entrepreneurial women like First Officer Camila Turrieta of JetBlue Airways, all that is changing. How many women, or
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BY: Grace Chang While entrepreneurship may be new to some, it is a profession as old as time. There is an ancient science that allows us to harness an innate ability to deal with any circumstance in life…even a tough day building your empire. Think of this as ‘self-care for the Entrepreneur’s soul.’ Honestly, how
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Women role models give us inspiration. They pave the way for the next generation of women leaders. According to SCORE, in 2019, American women started an average of 1,817 new businesses per day between 2018 and 2019, down only slightly from the record-setting 2018 number of 1,821. SCORE further notes that these businesses represent 42%
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BY: Ramona Deane COVID-19 continues to pose challenges which are particularly difficult for working women. In fact, some studies have shown that employed women are inundated with a disproportionate amount of domestic tasks, such as childcare and eldercare, despite having more professional responsibilities. Balancing such demands and the lack of resources needed to manage them
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For many of us, fall is a time of fresh new beginnings. Though January is traditionally the time to set new Resolutions and celebrate the new year, the end of summer can represent something similar. In the fall, children are returning to school and college, schedules are changing, weather is cooling down, and there is
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The great resignation is here! According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nearly 4 million people in the United States have voluntarily quit their jobs in April 2021, the highest on record. The pandemic has prompted many to question how their time is spent, what’s their top priority, and who is most important. Perhaps the
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Many entrepreneurs are self-made. To echo the words of Jim Rohn, American Entrepreneur, “formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” In this issue, Career Mastered Magazine celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit. Cheers to the risk and the reward. Now, reward yourself with a break from the busyness of building your
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BY: Dr.Lisa Wicker It’s that time of year when change is in the air and the weather shifts to crisp air and the cool days of fall. Alone with it comes the beautiful vivid change of tree leaves to shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. Michael Meliniotis, a coach at Mile High Run Club
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Did you know that after major shifts in the economy — i.e., recessions, global pandemics — are often the best times to start a business? As large corporations shift how they work or even go out of business, those services and goods are still needed. Entrepreneurship is a driver for innovation and the creation of
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BY: Kayvonna K Stigall The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers resources and services to establish and support future business owners. These services assist entrepreneurs with growing, expanding, recovering as well as starting their business. Three major ways that the SBA helps future entrepreneurs are by providing a business guide, funding programs and local assistance. Each
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BY: Mary P. Wells Companies who embrace Supplier Diversity Programs show their support of equal opportunities to businesses whose common classifications include small business, minority owned and woman owned enterprises. These businesses have already attained the Diverse Certification that confirms they have met all the requirements as credible suppliers. There are so many innovative collaborative
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BY: Lisa Nichols Dr. Carmen Thomas is the definition of Unstoppable. Led by her belief that “We’re created to create empires to make the world a better place,” she’s changing the world by empowering entrepreneurs to build sustainable, successful businesses that fuel vibrant communities and transform people’s lives. Her work entwines with her passion in
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“I do not take constructive criticism from people who have never constructed anything“ Anonymous That zinger is the favorite quote of Albania Rosario, whose where it started versus where it’s at story is one for the ages. In a recent exclusive interview with Career Mastered Magazine, Albania took us back to the beginning … the
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