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Kick Some Glass!
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.
Global Women in STEM: Serese Selanders
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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8 Holiday Gifts for Her!
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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Women’s Leadership
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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Dancing & Authenticity
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 Leads By Example
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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Janice Little: Lowe’s Chief Diversity Officer
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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Career Mastered’s I AM HER CAMPUS TOURS
BY: Evelyn Summerville You might know the old sales adage that says, “People do business with people they know, like and trust.” Have you considered how this impacts your employee recruitment strategy, especially with the millennial and post-millennial generations? Having a strong employer brand may no longer be sufficient enough to attract top candidates and
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Madeline Kidd: Internships Strengthen Career Paths
BY: Hadley Roy Internships provide a valuable step in launching a strong, vibrant career path. They provide experience alongside education, allowing students to explore various industries before they make a final decision about what they’d like to do after graduation. Career Mastered spoke with Madeline Kidd, a 23-year-old studying Entertainment Arts and Digital Filmmaking at
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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),
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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