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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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