How to combine career ambition and a happy marriage
Many ambitious women wonder how to strive both in their careers, businesses and at work. It is possible to be an ambitious, striving, successful woman, and still have a happy, successful marriage? Despite the many modern advances in our society, it’s still a question...
How to love the job you’re in right now
“Enjoy where you are on the way to where you’re going.” This is one of my favorite quotes from leading Bible teacher and New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer. It's also the title of her book of the same name "Enjoying where you are on the way to where you...
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a busy working mom
If you’re a busy working mom, celebrating Valentine’s Day may seem like yet another commitment to add to your calendar. At least, that’s how it has seemed to me quite a few times. For one, there’s the whole making handmade cards and gift bags for both the kids’...
How to muster the courage to speak up at work
For many of us working women, speaking up and expressing our opinions in the workplace is a challenge. From doubting our own abilities to fearing what others may think about us, we tend to refrain from expressing ourselves fully in the workplace. As a result, many...
Workwear: Fit and Flare Dress
This Maggy London twin basket weave stripe matte jersey dress with a fit and flare pleated skirt from Amazon is perfect for a day at the office. The contemporary colors contrast nicely with the traditional fit and flare silhouette, while the 3/4 sleeves are perfect to...
How to teach kids about Black History
Earlier today, I picked up my son from school. As soon as he jumped in the car, he started telling me about a discussion they had in class about racial segregation in the US, and how “the white people and the black people drinking from different bubblers”. I...
How to stop sabotaging yourself
You know that feeling that overtakes you every time you’re getting close to achieving a goal or objective? That sudden need to procrastinate, the urge to collect all possible negative thoughts about yourself and whatever project you’re working on at the moment? These...
13 Inspirational Quotes from Black Women In Honor of Black History Month
While we celebrate Black History Month all year long, the month of February reminds us of the role of African-Americans in history. Part of it is also to recognize the outstanding role that Black women have, and still do, play through their fight against adversity and...
How to integrate your work and life as a working mom
The other day, my son asked me to play cards with him as I was in the middle of finishing some client work. Exasperated, I asked him to give me another five minutes so “Mommy could finish working”. At this point, it had been about ten series of five-minutes I had...
Weekly News Roundup
Welcome to our weekly career, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and fashion news roundup! Think of it as your online watercooler/work gossip station/coffee break spot for now…Want to add anything to our list? Email us at corporate@thecorporatesister.com! Happy Black...
