Leadership

Reclaiming Your Time: How To Establish A Leadership Presence In Meetings

In 2017, a three-word phrase Congresswoman Maxine Waters repeatedly used during a contentious House Financial Services Committee debate with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin set off a political and social media frenzy. The phrase “reclaiming my time” quickly became a popular joke among professionals because it accurately describes how so many of us feel when we

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Simple Ways To Be An Ally In the Workplace

By: Kayvonna K. Stigall As women continue to change the narrative and become recognized partners in the business world, it’s essential to keep the momentum going in order for it to stay that way! This is a call to action to keep women relevant in all facets of today’s decisions. Here are several ways to

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Navigating Work Politics: How To Move Your Ideas Forward Effectively

BY: Paige Cerulli Every workplace has its own social structure. There’s a balance of power among coworkers, also referred to as workplace politics. Learning to navigate work politics is key to your success in your career, and it can help you to move your ideas forward effectively.  Recognize Common Workplace Politics Challenges Navigating work politics

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Career Mastered 2023 “Top Entrepreneurial Women To Watch”

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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7 Benefits of An Entrepreneurial Mindset

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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Rise Up: Women Entrepreneurs Come Together In Solidarity

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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Hey Queen: It’s Your Business, Time to Make Your Move!

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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Letter From the Publisher: Secrets to Business Success

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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5 Steps To Select Your Personal Board of Directors and Why

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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The Power of Women To Overcome Legal Challenges

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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Unapologetically You: Standing AND Speaking Your Truth

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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She’s Not Your Competition, She’s Proof That It Can Be Done

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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Impact: Im Still Standing

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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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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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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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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