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Juggling the Struggle and Gaining Small Victories with Molly Grantham
When life gets too chaotic and you feel like you have entered a never ending contest of juggling spinning plates while standing in a ring of fire, and what is day-to-day life to you may appear like a traveling circus to others, please drop the balancing act, slow down, just breathe and remove the mask
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Mentors Are Important, So Why Don’t We Have Them?
By: Mary P Wells Mentorship is valuable and critical no matter what your career is, even during the developmental phases. I recall vividly, during my collegiate years, leaders who voluntarily took me under their wing while undergoing work-study programs and internships. My mentors stand out with a confident drive leaving eight impactful words that still
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Standing Tall: Experience the Benefits of Standing More and Sitting Less
Research suggests that adults spend 8 hours per day being sedentary, or sitting. This is sometimes unavoidable for those of us that have desk jobs or spend a lot of time driving. Constant sitting negatively affects brain health and memory over time. Prolonged daily sitting time is adversely associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality and
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Oh Shift: It’s Time To Pivot!
Career pivoting has become more common among professionals, especially since the onset of COVID-19 which caused plenty of uncertainty, profound changes, and even burnout. Maybe you were laid off, find that your current position is one of doing more with less, or are just seeking more meaningful work. Whatever the case, you find that it’s
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Rise Above: How To Be A Force For Good In This World
BY: Kayvonna K Stigall If you’re going to rise, you may as well shine! While getting to a place is an accomplishment by itself, what you do when you get there sets you apart from the rest. In this world, being a force of good goes beyond the day-to-day “clock in and out.” In a
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View From the Top: Women in the C-Suite Making A Path for Others to Follow
I t’s no secret that most of the top corporate leadership positions are dominated by men. In fact, according to the BoardEx data, only 5% of CEOs are women and 19.2% of corporate leadership team members are female — despite the fact that women’s labor force participation rate is 58.4% . How is it that
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Mama Got Rhythm Daddy Got Rhyme
BY: Karissa StiltnerMama Got Rhythm, Daddy Got Rhyme by Robin M. Wilson presents an education of classical jazz music in a fictional family story format. Wilson first introduces Mama and Daddy Rimes, a loving couple who enjoy their “old school” music, more specifically, Jazz and Blues. Their daughter, Jasmine, didn’t understand nor enjoy her parents’
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Meet Venita Fields and Roberta Sydney
BY: Kay MarieSuccess is fueled by self-mastery, which is then driven by the inner ‘conqueror.’ It takes grit to put yourself out there every day, to show up, and to be active. Being women we face the additional scrutiny of what society wants us to be, how we should act, and what we should look
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Women on Boards: Meet The Chairman of the Board: Meghan Juday
BY: Robin Michelle Wilson Meghan Juday is a woman on a mission to help family businesses thrive and survive. She is especially committed to supporting women leaders in corporate boardrooms. A fourth-generation business leader, Juday became chairman of IDEAL Industries in 2020, a 106-year-old American family-owned company that produces connectors, hand tools, testers, and meters
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Top 10 Rewards for Shopping Women-Owned Businesses This Season
Everyone wants to find the perfect holiday gift, and even better if that purchase can make a difference in the community. One fantastic way to get more social impact for holiday spending is to buy from women-owned businesses. This season, there’s even more to love from the top women-owned businesses: loyalty programs.
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Taxes Are Your Biggest Liability
BY: Glen E. Wright When we refer to something as being a “liability,” we are speaking about owing money to another person or party. They stand in stark contrast to “assets” because assets are things you own that can be used for financial gain. For example, your mortgage is a liability, whereas the money you
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Impact: Tailoring Success To Your Personal Identity
Are your style and level of impact connected? When you walk into a room what impact do you want to have? What does your style say about you? Your style is seen through your appearance. It should parallel the impact you lead inside your home, within your community, and with your stakeholders. This level of
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Moving On Up! How to Move From Your Seat To The C-Suite
By: Stephanie Hancock Women continue to break barriers and make history. We are changing the face of business. If your desire is to be part of this change in business know that it can happen. There are plenty of opportunities available. The following suggestions will hopefully inspire you to move from your current seat to
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The Will To Lead: Women On Boards
BY: Jasmine Ball In the early 1800s, women did not have the power to make contracts, own property or vote. Women were seen solely as servants to their husbands. By the 1840s, however, that began to change when many bold, outspoken women challenged the laws governing their physical well-being and resolved to take action to
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AM & PM Winter Skincare Regimen, Your Skin Will Thank You!
The chilly weather that we enjoy in so many ways is upon us! We begin to sip on our warm tasty drinks, we layer up our comfy clothes, and we snuggle up with loved ones for all the good holiday movies. Along with all of those traditions, it is critical that we pay close attention
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Career Mastered Member Spotlight: Women of Purpose
By: Lisa Nichols The Career Mastered Women’s Leadership Network (CMWLN) is a group of women whose success extends far beyond their career progression. United by a commitment to purpose, impact, and service, the following three women exemplify the heart of the Career Mastered community, each using their unique platform to empower others. Velita Faulk’s career
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7 Tips to Prevent Holiday Stress
Holiday stress is real! What can you do to maintain balance in your life, especially during the holidays? As a committed professional, you’re familiar with the concept of “having it all together”. We often describe others that we admire with this phrase. We also use it as a measure of success. Having it all together
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Personal Policies That Successful & Stress-Less Women Use to Guard Their Boundaries
As women, too often we do not set boundaries, mainly because we are not sure how to, our examples did not have them, or we feel it may offend others. Boundaries are simply mandatory as they protect us, help us feel safe in relationships, and teach others in our world how to interact with us.The
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Recruiter vs Headhunter: Navigating Your Path To Career Success
By: Career Mastered Staff COVID-19 brought on many challenges and limitations but also opened the path for business professionals to have a wide range of opportunities to choose certain positions. Research shows that more professionals are looking for jobs than before the pandemic began. That’s good news for both the employer and business professionals. If
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Who’s Going To Stop Me?
Let’s get a rally chant started. It goes a little something like this:Mock Me BlockMe Watch MeOr Join Me.But what you won’t do is stop meI’m mad as hell…and I’m not gonna take it anymore. Guns, bullets, and businesses seem to have more rights in the U.S. than women. What gives? The rise and fall
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Manifest the Life And Career You Want
The time for wishing on stars is up. Turning yesterday’s dreams into today’s reality means making your desires clear and obvious to your eye and mind. One thing that I used to desire was a quick fix when life and career got wonky. However, ‘Don’t look for a shortcut. It doesn’t exist,’ a quote from
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Spotlight : Nicole Hudson
By: Lisa Nichols Nicole Hudson is a woman who embodies many roles – Founder, CEO, Entrepreneur, Strategic Consultant, Marketing Executive, Keynote Speaker, Executive Trainer, Board Member, Advocate – but the heart of it all is the joy she finds in fulfilling her purpose. As her website describes, her motivation for supporting “organizations created around serving
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Roe V. Wade: Destruction and Its Impact
Across the world, the principle that decisions on abortion are rightfully a woman’s to make is increasingly reflected in the laws. Most Americans agree with this principle as it aligns with the country’s mantra to be a beacon for democracy and freedom. Yet recently, America has taken a destructive step against women. On June 24,
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Manage Your Image to Increase Your Influence and Improve Your Income
What is your personal brand? What makes you stand out from others in your same industry? If you’re not sure, keep reading. However, thinking that you do not have a personal brand is NOT true. The truth is we all have one. A personal brand is the practice of people marketing themselves and their careers.
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Why Isn’t The U.S. A Top 5 Country for Women
As of 2021, the United States had the largest economy in the world.* However, the PwC Women in Work Index for 2019 ranks the United States a disappointing 23rd on their list of best countries for female workers, situated between France and the Czech Republic and significantly below similar G7 countries like Canada and the
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Creating Financial Wealth Today!
It seems like just yesterday…but 1987 was the worst year of my life. I was 11 years old, my parents were getting a divorce, our newly divided family was struggling for money, and I was not handling it well, at all. Despite my mother’s strength, wisdom, independence, and education – including a Master’s degree in
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Women You Should Know!
By Mary Wells 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
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Peace & Positivity: The Persuasion of Encouragement
By: Mary P WellsWhen your encouragement meter is running low, how do you usually refill it? Have you considered exercise? Rest assured, you won’t have to do any jumping jacks and you may not even break a sweat. Keep calm and consider this. A key component of daily exercise, to live in peace, is positivity.
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A Giant Bold Step In The Pursuit of Gender Equality
BY: Dr. Lisa Wicker Career Mastered congratulates The Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson on her confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. She holds the honor of serving as the 104th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Justice Jackson is the first Black woman on the Court. Jackson was nominated to the
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Oh, What a Night! Leadership in Action Awards
If there’s anyone who celebrates women and Women’s History Month, it’s Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker, Founder of Linwick & Associates and Career Mastered. Shattering capacity limits and glass ceilings, Dr. Lisa Wicker highlights extraordinary women who continue to make strides that will inspire generations to come. A long-time women’s advocate, Dr. Wicker has influenced the
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Spilling the Tea on Venture Capital
By Kayvonna Stigall
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How We Love Summer Fashion
Summer is considered the most social season and for good reason! It’s the time of year where days are longer and nights are warmer. The summer fosters a natural desire to want to connect with others, whenever possible. During the summer months, it’s not uncommon to have multiple personal or professional after-work activities planned Monday-Friday.
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Signature Women’s Round Table: The Power of Talk
In Dr. Lisa Wicker’s new book, Capacity: Women Shattering the Limits – Now!, she challenges women to take back their power, give themselves permission to win, develop their voice, be true to themselves, and get clear about their personal career vision. A recurring theme in the book is READINESS. Dr. Wicker describes readiness as a
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