Winter is the perfect time of year to reflect on and refocus your people management skills. It’s easy to get caught up in your day-to-day tasks and become complacent with your management style throughout the year, especially when you have your own projects to complete. So, if it’s time for a refresh, here are 7 […]
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BY: Jasmine Ball Change Your Perspective If the honeymoon stage has ended and you’ve lost the steam you once had about your workplace, ask yourself why? Have you lost a passion for your career field or are your negative feelings due to the work culture, relationships with management, salary, or the role you’re playing, etc.?
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Success is defined differently by each of us, and rightfully so. Whatever your vision is of success —walk in it, sister! As I reflect on this holiday season, I am more than grateful for the successes I’ve had in just this year alone (not to mention across the course of my lifetime). From the successful
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By: Kayvonna K. Stigall It is no longer shocking to see a woman heading up her own company and doing it well. In recent years, more and more women have chosen to step up and lead as owners and operators of their own franchise. According to Forbes, in 2021, women-owned or co-owned about 265,000
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When you look in the mirror at night after removing makeup and taking off your wig, putting your hair up or slipping on a bonnet – what do you think about her? Are you best friends with her? Do you judge her imperfections or celebrate her uniqueness? Do you compare her to others or applaud
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By: Lee McCalla Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy. However, it’s become increasingly popular in recent years. Still reeling from the effects of the pandemic, many people have turned to entrepreneurship to supplement their income with side hustles, by tapping into the gig economy or by creating fullfledged businesses to make ends meet. The economic
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Deciding to start a business can be an exciting and frightening moment. Exciting because you are committing to create something new from the ground up. Frightening because this may be your first time and you are confronted with a mountain of doubt and uncertainty. Let’s face it. Media is plagued with just as many stories
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By: Stephanie Hancock Imagine having won 23 Grand Slams, seven Wimbledons, seven Australian Open titles, six US Opens, and three French Crowns all by the age of 40. Then right as you were at the top of your game, you walked away. This is exactly what tennis champion Serena Williams did in 2022. Her
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By: Jasmine Ball According to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, women-owned businesses in the US generate $1.8 trillion a year. That’s a lot of market value! Career Mastered Magazine’s 2023 Top Entrepreneurial Women to Watch features inspirational women who are making significant contributions in the marketplace. Each year, we will recognize the top performers
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Entrepreneurs are often admired as risk-takers and innovators. They start businesses to solve problems, live out their values and work autonomously. Entrepreneurs challenge the status quo. They disrupt existing patterns and unleash new ideas that generate unprecedented success. Entrepreneurs are bold. Bullish, perhaps. They have mastered a mindset that continuously motivates them to pursue heart
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By: Robin M Wilson If there was ever a time in history where women are on the rise, the time is now. Still, there is a need for access to adequate professional resources and mentorship for women business leaders. In July, Career Mastered Women’s Leadership Network launched Affinity Groups to further foster collaboration, networking, and
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By: Priya Kumar We are living in a time and age where climbing the ladder and company loyalty is becoming less of a thing. Most people are looking to make big bucks right out of college with no real work experience. Then, throw in the challenge of supervising and training work-at-home employees. Hiring the wrong
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Let’s face it. We’re in a post-pandemic recession with inflation on nearly everything but our salaries. Some of us work multiple jobs just to keep up with all of our current financial responsibilities, while nervously depending on stocks and retirement plans to secure our future. We dream of a day when we can get paid
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Before it was fashionable to have a side-hustle while working a9 to 5 corporate gig, I opened my first entrepreneurial business in 1990. I’ve always hadan entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to use my full capacity (title of my most recentaward-winning book). Since that time, I’ve gone on to successfully master my corporatecareer to retirement
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By: Haseena Shaheed-Jackson We are not intended to be alone, but to form partnerships and alliances that cause us to grow and develop. One way to do this is by creating your personal circle or board of directors. A personal board is a group of individuals that inspire, motivate, love, engage and equip us to
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If you consider yourself to be “successful”, I challenge you to consider that if you don’t have a consistent fitness routine, are you truly successful? In 2023, there is overwhelming evidence suggesting that exercise is necessary for everyone. According to the National Library of Medicine, the benefits are unequivocally proven to add longevity, lower disease
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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: Glen E Wright II Whether you work with us or follow our blog, you may hear us reiterate specific themes. For instance, the professionals at Worth Advisors, LLC believe that financial management is for everyone regardless of their economic position or perceived status. Another one of our core messages is that you should stop
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By: Evelyn Summerville Entrepreneurs are often admired as risk-takers and innovators. They start businesses to solve problems, live out their values and work autonomously. Entrepreneurs challenge the status quo. They disrupt existing patterns and unleash new ideas that generate unprecedented success. Entrepreneurs are bold. Bullish, perhaps. They have mastered a mindset that continuously motivates
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We know the importance of taking a break. But it’s still difficult to do when you are thinking, I’ll just check this email, or do a quick once-over on this client presentation. Meanwhile, family, friends and good times are passing us by. GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION Treat yourself with the same compassion and consideration you give
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If you have been waiting all winter and spring for that fun and relaxing summer vacation in the tropics, now is the time to pack your skincare and makeup essentials! This summer, I’ll be sharing some of my product must-haves to get you ready for the summer and master the natural ‘no-makeup’ look. Are you
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By: Hadley Roy Finding the right summer trip can feel overwhelming. There’s so many places to see and so many options to consider. But with this quick list, you can find the perfect vacation destination for your needs, preferences and budget! Best for Big City Fans: Washington, D.C. can provide a fantastic (and affordable) big-city
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By: Priya Kumar You may have heard the term “influencer” floating around, but what exactly does that mean? An influencer is a person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media. In other words, an influencer is someone others look up to
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The 2023 Career Mastered Summit is now in the history books! In case you missed it, let’s recap some of the good vibes created during the summit. As I think about highlighting ten takeaways from top women executives at the Summit, I am drawn to the importance of the number 10. In Numerology, 10 represents
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By: Jasmine Ball Picture this: A bright blue sky, the sun kissing your dewy skin and a warm, gentle breeze making your hair dance in the wind. It’s a beautiful day out and a beautiful time of year. What better way to enjoy it other than dipping your feet in a pool of cool water,
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As the CEO of A&S Telecom Consulting, Mia Fox has built her business from the ground up. She started as a telecom sales representative and eventually became the VP of Sales before opening her own telecom consulting company. At A&S Telecom Consulting, Fox helps businesses be more efficient through telecommunication services like hosted voice and
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Every human wants to be seen and heard. With a fascinating outfit, a charismatic personality or a charming smile you could attract immense attention. However, to be the most interesting person in the room requires having a deeper connection with an audience—one that gives validation that our presence matters—and well, that comes from within. The
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By: Kayvonna K. Stigall If you have a group of girls that are rockin with you through ups and downs, count yourself blessed! Having a girl tribe is essential to our mental health in every season of our life. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. In case you need another excuse to
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By: Stephanie Hancock Mindset is the single most important thing each person needs to have control over in their lives. It can determine small and large decisions, interactions with others, success and how we recover from setbacks and failures. In other words, mindset greatly impacts both our personal and professional lives. If you desire to
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A Splash of Summer: Lean Into The Good Vibes As a little girl growing up in the South, I eagerly anticipated summer’s arrival because it brought with it my birthday, lots of hot weather, swimming, 4-H Summer Camp, barbeques, July 4th fireworks, and a new splash of summer outfit. My new outfit was an Independence
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I wish I could say that the fountain of youth actually exists, and I am about to tell you how to get to it…. but sadly I am not and it does not exist…or does it?What if the key to maintaining beauty is within your power to at least influence if not control? What if
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BY: Tenicia Moulden, Esq Career women face many legal challenges that can impede their career development. These challenges include the gender gap in pay, childcare gaps for working women, and the grooming gap for female professionals. Understanding these legal issues is essential to ensure that professional women reach their full capacity. GENDER PAY GAP: A
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By Kay Marie T he power of being confident is deeply rooted in being self-aware. Self-awareness brings growth and growth brings opportunities and change. Your environment and experiences, whether negative or positive, do not make you who you are or determine the direction your life will go. The choice lies within to either become motivated
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When you walk through the doors of BasBlue, the relaxed ambiance, vibrant interior design, and the scent of toasted cinnamon greet you along with hospitable people. It has quickly become a home away from home for local entrepreneurs, artisans, educators, and thought leaders. Founded in 2021, BasBlue is housed in a Victorian-style mansion on 110
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By: Hadley Roy Standing out in a competitive job market can be hard. But with perseverance – and a few quick tips – you can beat the applicant tracking system and be on your way to the job of your dreams! When searching for a new job, a good LinkedIn profile is key. Start by
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BY: Stephanie Hancock When I graduated from college, I was excited to receive my first job offer as an Office Manager. I assumed that I would be making more than my present position and be receiving full benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and a 401K. I was wrong. When the offer was extended I
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BY: Priya Kumar We carry so much shame and guilt around our finances. And the shame and guilt are coming from ‘financial trauma.’ This term may sound foreign. Basically, financial trauma is a set of circumstances and life events that create stress, fear, and insecurity around money, which influences our habits/ behaviors, mindset, and relationship
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Spring is in the air! It’s time to start packing away winter clothes, winter shoes, and any unfavorable ‘winter blues.’ In this season, spring[1]clean your home…and your heart. Mark 2:22 reminds us that “And no one pours new wine into old wineskins.” Prepare to purge and take action this spring to release, regroup, and renew
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Have you been wondering where the theme of the 2023 Career Mastered Diversity Summit and Women’s Leadership Awards came from? Please know that it’s not a ‘where,’ she’s a ‘who.’ One momentous and divinely-inspired 2022 encounter in an airport between Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker and Teisha J. Lott-Brown would ultimately lead to the headline,
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In 1987, Congress declared the entire month of March as National Women’s History Month. Along with this declaration, Congress passed additional propositions between 1988 and 1994, which stated that a special Presidential Proclamation should be issued yearly, announcing that the month remains dedicated to women. We chose the theme “IMPACT: I’m Still Standing,” for this
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