Fall is a great time to channel new energy as we begin to transition from hot to cooler temperatures. It’s the third season of the year when leaves fall and we reach for cozy fabrics in deep colors. Whether you are adding newness to your Fall wardrobe or completely starting over, the below list can […]
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BY: Glen E Wright, II The concept of Dollars + Change = Sense comes with nearly 30 years of combined experience in advising, consulting, counseling, and coaching. During this timeframe, we have worked with clients that were not willing to follow the recommendations we presented based upon their needs and overall goals. Just as some
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Food Lion, the North Carolina sub-brand of Dutch grocery chain Delhaize, is on a mission to do more than just provide food for their customers. With an impressive list of diversity and inclusion initiatives, Food Lion is also working to make their company a fair and equitable place for a diverse array of associates and
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From the forgotten Fly Girls of WWII to Amelia Earhart to Sally Ride, women have been a part of aviation for generations, but as the exception to the rule, more of a curiosity or rarity. Thanks to entrepreneurial women like First Officer Camila Turrieta of JetBlue Airways, all that is changing. How many women, or
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BY: Grace Chang While entrepreneurship may be new to some, it is a profession as old as time. There is an ancient science that allows us to harness an innate ability to deal with any circumstance in life…even a tough day building your empire. Think of this as ‘self-care for the Entrepreneur’s soul.’ Honestly, how
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Women role models give us inspiration. They pave the way for the next generation of women leaders. According to SCORE, in 2019, American women started an average of 1,817 new businesses per day between 2018 and 2019, down only slightly from the record-setting 2018 number of 1,821. SCORE further notes that these businesses represent 42%
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With everyone slowly getting back into active and more social lives, seasonal makeup trends seem to be getting back into more color and creativity. However, not quite in the same way as we are used to. The “minimal makeup” look is still as popular as ever and consistent throughout all seasons 2020 – 2021. This
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BY: Ramona Deane COVID-19 continues to pose challenges which are particularly difficult for working women. In fact, some studies have shown that employed women are inundated with a disproportionate amount of domestic tasks, such as childcare and eldercare, despite having more professional responsibilities. Balancing such demands and the lack of resources needed to manage them
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For many of us, fall is a time of fresh new beginnings. Though January is traditionally the time to set new Resolutions and celebrate the new year, the end of summer can represent something similar. In the fall, children are returning to school and college, schedules are changing, weather is cooling down, and there is
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The great resignation is here! According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nearly 4 million people in the United States have voluntarily quit their jobs in April 2021, the highest on record. The pandemic has prompted many to question how their time is spent, what’s their top priority, and who is most important. Perhaps the
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Many entrepreneurs are self-made. To echo the words of Jim Rohn, American Entrepreneur, “formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” In this issue, Career Mastered Magazine celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit. Cheers to the risk and the reward. Now, reward yourself with a break from the busyness of building your
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BY: Lisa Nichols Dr. Carmen Thomas is the definition of Unstoppable. Led by her belief that “We’re created to create empires to make the world a better place,” she’s changing the world by empowering entrepreneurs to build sustainable, successful businesses that fuel vibrant communities and transform people’s lives. Her work entwines with her passion in
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BY: Dr.Lisa Wicker It’s that time of year when change is in the air and the weather shifts to crisp air and the cool days of fall. Alone with it comes the beautiful vivid change of tree leaves to shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. Michael Meliniotis, a coach at Mile High Run Club
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Did you know that after major shifts in the economy — i.e., recessions, global pandemics — are often the best times to start a business? As large corporations shift how they work or even go out of business, those services and goods are still needed. Entrepreneurship is a driver for innovation and the creation of
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BY: Kayvonna K Stigall The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers resources and services to establish and support future business owners. These services assist entrepreneurs with growing, expanding, recovering as well as starting their business. Three major ways that the SBA helps future entrepreneurs are by providing a business guide, funding programs and local assistance. Each
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BY: Mary P. Wells Companies who embrace Supplier Diversity Programs show their support of equal opportunities to businesses whose common classifications include small business, minority owned and woman owned enterprises. These businesses have already attained the Diverse Certification that confirms they have met all the requirements as credible suppliers. There are so many innovative collaborative
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“I do not take constructive criticism from people who have never constructed anything“ Anonymous That zinger is the favorite quote of Albania Rosario, whose where it started versus where it’s at story is one for the ages. In a recent exclusive interview with Career Mastered Magazine, Albania took us back to the beginning … the
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If how it started versus how it’s going was a person, it would be Jenny Marie. Jenelle Dixon, known as “Jenny Marie,” is an upcoming icon in today’s entrepreneurial era. Along with inspiring others as a charismatic speaker, she is a freelance makeup artist (MUA) who has also helmed a fashion accessories line, Beauty Sparks
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BY: Glen E. Wright, II Many times we hear that the market trades up 40 points or down 40 points on any given day. These comments reflect the importance of the overall stock market in determining the price behavior of individual stocks or bonds. Some experts feel that this is the key and major factor
BY: Lisa Nichols Impacting women’s global leadership and careers begins with providing a strong foundation for success and a powerful network of women who are influencing the world. Dr. Lisa Wicker has created a network that does just that. Beginning with Excel Village, girls in 5th-12th grades are mentored and provided with opportunities to learn
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No one should carry the weight of raising children and a family, building a business or blazing a career path, healing the community or uplifting a nation alone. ‘It takes a village’ is more than an African proverb; it’s our calling at Career Mastered. In fact, Career Mastered is the catalyst for Excel Village and
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The 1991 hit song Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince is an iconic tune that in 2021 can still set the tone for the hottest season of the year. Besides nostalgic music, Summer is also marked by relaxing days cooling off poolside or oceanside to beat the seasons heat. Swimsuits are a
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The summer is here and what’s trending is focusing on skincare and finding new ways to maintain a healthy body and skin through what you drink and eat. After you have done what it takes internally for great skin (and a healthy lifestyle), a “no-makeup – makeup” look will top it off with minimal products
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BY: Amber Cabral The words ally and advocate are pretty common terms these days. As companies look back over the last year of commitments, challenging discussions and transformative change amidst what has been the double whammy of a global pandemic and a racial reckoning here in the US, many are looking for confirmation that their
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Summer internships can be stepping stones to future careers, informative educational experiences, networking opportunities, and drive personal and professional growth. Internships are about more than the tangible benefits of on-the-job experience, they allow potential employees to learn about corporate culture and practices. According to Raven Solomon, a noted global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion thought leader
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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 to move ahead
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Hello Sunshine. Just as the sun is peaking out, the world is opening up again to those who have stayed safe indoors due to remote work, virtual school supervision, fear of COVID-19, the comfort of online ministries and an emerging dependence on home delivery services that have met so many needs. With all of these
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BY: Hadley Roy Career Mastered Magazine connected with Marie R. McLucas from Primax Properties to discuss the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Primax Properties is a small firm located in Charlotte, NC in the commercial real estate market. Primax focuses on building relationships with their customers and “developing more than real estate.” The team
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May kickstarted the summer of 2021 and we are cheering that outside is open, once again! As a nation, we spent the month reflecting on Mental Health Awareness and celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage and Jewish American Heritage. Our reading list includes a host of talented writers who identify as AAPI, Jewish,
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BY: Candice Crear Meetings, meetings, meetings. Ahh! Working in a virtual environment can be overwhelming. Often, you’re not able to take a break, let alone eat lunch without interruption. With an increase in responsibilities, changes in the community, and juggling your kids and significant other, sometimes you just need a mental escape. Music is that
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Based on the events of the past year, it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that 33% of adults in the US report experiencing anxiety and depression as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 And even more adults, 53% in fact, claimed that their mental health had been negatively affected in 2020.2 This is on top
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BY: Kayvonna Stigall Pre-Pandemic, the tourism industry was a multi-million dollar business. Tourists flocked to destinations from the sandy beaches of Cancun to the sunset, night and day majestic island of Jamaica. There is no doubt that the onset of the pandemic and all that came along with it put a halt to spontaneous round
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BY: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris Well-behaved women seldom make history and sometimes, they miss life changing experiences. This is why the Dare Divas conquer their fears through exploratory expeditions across the globe. The Dare Divas is comprised of four women who met while serving in the same outreach ministry at their church in Southfield, MI. Angenette
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BY: Marci Bryant According to the U.S. Department of Commerce women with careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics make 33% more than their counterparts in other fields. In spite of the increased income opportunities, women only account for a mere 25% of the STEM workforce.As a woman who has a successful STEM career, I
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After nearly 18 long months, it seems as though Summer 2021 might be a return to a new type of normal for the world. Most countries have gotten a hold of COVID-19 (thoughts and prayers for India and Brazil) and there are three vaccines for people to chose from. The Centers for Disease Control and
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BY: Dr. Sabrina Jackson Everyone in the world right now is forced to deal with a new normal. This new reality has caused most to be A.G.I.T.A.T.E.D. ALIENATED FROM PEOPLE Since the worldwide pandemic isolation has resulted in not being able to connect with those we love and enjoy spending time with. Even before the
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Here Comes Summer! Summer time is one of my favorite seasons. I guess you would say I am a little biased because my birthday is in July. One of the hottest months of the year and the month dedicated to fun, freedom, celebration of independence, country and culture. Most of all it’s a time when
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BY: Center for Creative Leadership How strong are your people skills? Do they come easily to you or do you get dinged on interpersonal skills in performance reviews? The good news is that everyone has the capacity for interpersonal savvy — building and maintaining solid working relationships with colleagues, superiors, and direct reports. It’s a
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There is a long list of trends to watch out for in Spring 2021. However, it is rather difficult for any fashionista to admit that while we may live to try the biggest spring trends of the season not all trends are adopted. Below are 5 of the best Spring 2021 fashion trends that can
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In recent years, the workplace has been exposed as a fertile breeding ground for discrimination, bias, and plain old bad behavior From racial slurs to homophobic jokes, intolerance can do more than offend – it can turn what should be welcoming workplaces into bullying grounds for working adults. As a diversity and inclusion expert, I’ve
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