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Start where you are: How to build on what you’ve got to accomplish your dreams
I remember when I first dreamt of studying abroad as I was nearing the end of high school in my native Senegal. Despite being a stellar student and coming from a comfortable middle-class, single parent family, achieving my dream of an elite higher education,...
7 signs of an inclusive workplace for women of color
As women of color at work, and frankly as any working woman or man, being in an inclusive professional environment can make a world of difference. But what is an inclusive workplace really? According to Linked In, an inclusive workplace is a “ working...
Dress for the job you want: How to Revamp Your Professional Wardrobe on a Budget
Whether you’re gearing up for a new position, jumping ship into a new career entirely, or preparing for an upcoming interview, half of the battle is showing up, and showing up well. Which brings about how you dress and your professional wardrobe. You’ve heard the...
You’re in charge of your career: How to take full responsibility for your work
You’re in charge of your career. Let me say this again: You’re in charge of your career. Which also means that you can make the decisions and take the steps needed to craft the type of work in which you flourish and fulfill your purpose. This also means that contrary...
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Tips From the Most Successful Women To Hack Your Morning Routine
Mornings can be rough. I'd know... I set up my alarm for 4am every night, only to play a game of catch-and-release with the snooze button until about 5am. At which point I engage in a tough back-and-forth with myself, discussing the pros and cons of leaving the sweet...
How to Keep the Kids Entertained in the Summer When You Work Full-Time
We look forward to summer all year, and then it comes, with its slew of fun things to do to entertain ourselves. And most importantly for working moms, to entertain the kids...All of a sudden, all this fun has to be combined with being stuck in a cubicle working...
Working Dads In A World of Working Moms: A Heartfelt Confession
So the other day, as we were discussing prospective plans for Father's Day, I got to asking Dear Hubby a few questions about being a working dad. "Honey, how does it feel to be a working dad?" "What do you mean? I work and I'm a dad!" "Yeah, but, do you feel like...
What Not to Do When Returning To Work After Maternity Leave
I remember returning to work after maternity leave for my first and second baby, being lost and trying to find my marks for weeks. Dealing with the emotional and physical pressure at home, and the mental upheaval at work. After missing so many months at work, there...