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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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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By Kayvonna Stigall
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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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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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By: Zenell Brown Challenge, Triumph, and Positive Impact. The 2022 Career Mastered National Women’s History Leadership Diversity Summit & Awards event was held on March 22-23, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a top assignment for the week was to recognize women of diverse racial, ethnic, education, and career backgrounds who are respected in their various
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During the 2022 Career Mastered Summit & Awards, Dr. Sabrina Jackson facilitated a session entitled “Activating to Engage the Whole You”. The session began with a highly interactive ice breaker that allowed the entire audience to participate…and they did. The activity emphasized the three (3) attitudes people find in their company on any given day.
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It’s summer, it’s hot, and some of us are heading back to the office. Don’t sweat it! We’ve got you covered. Summer makeup this year is all about having a natural glow through proper skincare. Balancing that with makeup products that help to reduce shine and oiliness is key. Here are some tips that can
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Following engaging presentations and cross disciplinary dialogues, the participants at the Career Mastered Women’s Leadership Diversity Summit & Awards 2022 have committed to the goal of creating possibilities for the future. The 8th Annual Career Mastered National Women’s History Month event was held on March 22-23, in Charlotte, NC, and featured such notables as Kiko
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Our world has become more and more stressful over the past few years. For us optimists, we see opportunity and positivity in the midst of chaos. We have less control over our environment, so we choose to control the things we can, and let go of things that we can not. Clearly, your career is
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BY: Career Mastered Editorial Staff The importance of household wealth has become much clearer during COVID-19,” says Sallie osz, Investment Real state Banker, First National Bank. Jarosz moderated Closing the Women’s Wealth Gap during the Career Mastered Women’s Leadership Diversity Summit & Awards. The panelists discussed how wealth is vastly unequally distributed across the U.S.
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BY: Lisa Nichols When we set our intentions for the year, most of us can identify several health goals we want to attain. Whether we are focused on medical concerns, weight loss aspirations, or increased energy, we know that our future possibilities depend on our physical health. No matter how much we want to see
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BY: Briar Dougherty As an entrepreneur, I’m often faced with decisions that could accelerate or hinder business growth. It’s a weight that entrepreneurship carries with it. The ability to pivot, course correct, or grow with a changing market, remains ever-so-slightly attached to the invisible thread of where vision meets execution. When those two meet harmoniously,
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The Image of one’s dream is shaped and reshaped by life experiences. As children, we imagine being anything from scientists, teachers, and lawyers to professional athletes. In high school, we fine tune the dream to guide our choice of secondary education. We hope our dream is airtight when interviewing for that first job post-graduate degree.
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Queen Charlotte Sophia (born in 1744), whom the City of Charlotte is named in honor of, was married in September 1761. She was quickly instructed not to meddle in political affairs by her husband, King George III (yes, that King George who went to war with his American colonies and later went “mad”). However, this
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As we celebrate Women’s History Month, an annual tradition that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society, Career Mastered, is prepared to continue the work and strive to make an impact for progress. Each year since 2015, Career Mastered has honored and recognized the remarkable political, cultural, social and economic
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BY: Candice Crear Are you ready for the future? If you are on the fence, it’s too late to turn back. For years there has been discussion about bringing a distinctive experience to the everyday way of doing business. Retailers need new ways to attract consumers while offering convenience. Medical professionals need interactive training and
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BY: Glen E Wright Do you know why you are blessed with the things you have? Is it so that you can boast and live a comfortable life of convenience? No, we are called to be a blessing to the nations; essentially ambassadors for Jesus. We are called to be distributors of God’s wealth. We
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Creativity is the very force of life and the universe. Some will say that their creative side is dormant. Even so, this power is inherent in all living things and expresses as ingenuity, innovation, and reproduction. Where there is energy there must be expression. When we are tuned to the wisdom within, a limitless world
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BY: Kayvonna Stigall We often measure success by what we have accomplished. When we set a goal and achieve it, that achievement then becomes a part of our success story. As we continue to navigate through what many have coined as our “New Norm,” we can also look at today as “New Opportunities”. If new
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At Career Mastered, now in it’s 8th year, we honor women leaders who are in the arena each day. From those who are leading global companies, to those who are thriving in their own businesses, these historical women are the here and now of American history. These women are game changers who not only show
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At Career Mastered, now in it’s 8th year, we honor women leaders who are in the arena each day. From those who are leading global companies, to those who are thriving in their own businesses, these historical women are the here and now of American history. These women are game changers who not only show
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Introducing Mark S. Lee Career Mastered Magazine Executive Advisory Board Member Mark S. Lee is President & CEO of The LEE Group (TLG), MI LLC, an independent integrated marketing consulting firm focused on providing marketing, branding, and communication solutions. He recently shared his perspective on being an ally and an advocate for women with Career
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By: Glen E. Wright, II Affordable education used to be an accessible rung on the ladder that led to economic success and upward mobility. However, “affordable education” is a paradox in the new millennium. On average, a high school diploma guarantees nothing more than the promise of a mediocre life marked by a low-paying job
As a diversity and inclusion expert, I’ve spent over 12 years helping Fortune 500 ranked companies, educational institutions, and non-profits create and execute strategies to embed culture, diversity, and inclusion into the employee experience. At the beginning of 2021, I made the following six predictions about ways diversity and inclusion will change this year: I
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Defining moments in your career are often summed up and shared through a promotion announcement in a media outlet, an interview on a TV program, a photoshoot for your book cover, or an acceptance speech for a deserving award. When you think over the years, months and days you’ve spent developing your career, it is
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Can you believe that 2022 is upon us? We have made it through a second year of a global pandemic. Infection rates are down and vaccines are widely available. And now the holidays are here. We all deserve to enjoy quality time spent with others. But the pandemic is not over and maybe you and
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Most of the 2021 trends come from celebrities and influencers who are now taking the natural look to another bolder level with artistic and colorful eyes along with poppin’ lips! Try these tips out as you get ready for your holiday event: First! Check you out! Stand in that mirror phenomenal woman – no makeup
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By: Dr. Sabrina Jackson Now that we understand the four seasons that we all experience at various spaces and places during this life, now we must understand how being spiritually well is a gift in each. To gain a deeper understanding I reached out to Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole, Grammy-award winning member of the legendary Clark
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By: Briar Dougherty With the Great Resignation creating new outcomes for thousands of Americans, the question remains, what about those professionals unable to leave their jobs or change direction in their careers? What happens when leaving your current employer is a desire, but the steps to finding what comes next create an emotional vortex that
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Delicious dishes such as juicy Cornish hens, creamy mac and cheese, greens, beans and sweet potato pies will fill our bellies as we gather with family and friends this holiday season. Yet, while we indulge in an abundance of goodies, there are 42 million people, in America, whose tables remain bare and it’s not due
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By: Kayvonna K Stigall Outcomes along the journey to success may be determined by these factors: A person’s capacity to endure what it takes to get to the level of success they want; whether they are fully vested and motivated; whether there are things keeping them from pushing past their level of comfortability; or even
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By: Candice Crear It’s that time of year again. Winter is here, and while you’re filling your cup with hot chocolate, make sure you’re seasoning your soul with the grace of life. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, we all have different ways that we bask in the seasoning of
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By Lisa Nichols For Diamond Brown, creating effective, natural skincare products isn’t just a business. It’s a way to touch people’s lives.Her enthusiasm to continue growing and developing her skincare lines is rooted in her desire to make a difference in the world–and specifically to support those who are facing a cancer diagnosis. She wants
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