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Category: Career

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5 Real-Life Tips To Thrive As A Freelancer After A Layoff

Millions of women in the U.S. are facing a career crisis, as massive layoffs continue across industries. After surviving...

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How Kerry Washington Turned Acting Credits Into Production Power

Kerry Washington, a renowned American actress and producer, is recognized for her excellent performances in multiple television shows and...

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Amy DuBois Barnett On Manifesting Big Goals And Achieving Them

Amy DuBois Barnett has spent nearly 30 years deciding whose stories get told. As the editors-in-chief of Honey, Teen People, and Ebony, Amy led...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 4 days ago
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How To Navigate The Biological Clock While Building A Big Life

When it comes to being an ambitious and professional woman, building a big life is possible, but it also comes with sacrifices. Working towards...

By: Candis McDow · 5 days ago
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How To Build A Wardrobe That Matches Your 2026 Ambition 

As a professional looking to make a mark in your career, your workplace wardrobe is a subtle but impactful way to do so. Your...

By: Edikan Umoh · 5 days ago
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Why More Women Are Delaying Motherhood To Establish Their Careers

Millennial women are defining their own paths, both professionally and personally. Instead of choosing traditional routes of marriage and motherhood, millennials are choosing careers...

By: Candis McDow · 6 days ago
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AI Risks Widening Gender Pay Gap, Employers Warned

Artificial intelligence could undermine progress to closing the UK’s gender pay gap, according to the authors of a new guide to employment legislation which...

By: Your Coffee Break · 1 week ago
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The Rise Of The Solopreneur In The Age Of Autonomous Agents

Due to a rise in demand for both flexibility and autonomy within the workplace, there has been an uptick...

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Understanding At-Will Employment In The American Job Market

When you enter the workforce, whether that’s at age fourteen or age 40, you will have to sign a...

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The Co-Founder Prenup: Money Questions To Settle Before The First Wire Hits

Starting a company with someone you trust can feel effortless at first. You’re aligned on the idea, feeling excited about what you’re building together,...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 2 weeks ago
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Why You Need A Separate Tax Strategy For Your Side Hustle

The gig and side hustle economy has reshaped the labor market. Trends in employment all highlight a shift from the traditional one-to-two income household...

By: Blair Bedford · 2 weeks ago
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This Is Why Your Degree Is A Foundation And Not A Final Destination

Growing up, many of us were handed a clear script: study hard, earn a degree, get a good job, and the rest will follow....

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 weeks ago
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5 Women Who Paved The Way For The Modern Workplace

Here at Her Agenda, we celebrate and support the ambitious woman. But our ambitions wouldn’t be possible without the incredible women who have come...

By: Marissa Braswell · 3 weeks ago
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The Groundbreakers 2026: Nominations Open Now!

For decades, the “power list” has served as the professional world’s most coveted shorthand for success. However, as the global economy undergoes a major...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 3 weeks ago
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Best Website Platforms For Entrepreneurs In 2026

For first-time founders, choosing the right website platform can mean the difference between a fast, professional launch and costly...

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The True Cost Of Living A Soft Life On A Hard Budget

In a perfect world, we’d all like to wake up at noon, go have brunch, shop after, squeeze in...

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Why We Are Trading Perfectionism For Professional Peace Of Mind

As children, we’re taught early that “practice makes perfect.” Enter the birth of perfectionism. Perfectionism is a never-ending pursuit to appear flawless, always on-target,...

By: Candis McDow · 4 weeks ago
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How To Empower Your Teen To Choose Their Own Path After High School

College decisions are right around the corner and if you have a teenager eagerly awaiting a response from their top choice, you’re probably feeling...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 4 weeks ago
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The New Work Hard, Play Hard Culture

In today’s competitive professional environment, the pressure to excel has created a hidden epidemic of substance use among high-functioning workers. From executives quietly relying...

By: Your Coffee Break · 4 weeks ago
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A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Zewiditu Jewel 

Zewiditu Jewel is the co-founder of Cloudy Donut, a Black-owned brand she is building one store at a time, with a goal of opening...

By: Izzy Spears · 4 weeks ago
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The History Of Women Reclaiming Public Spaces For Safety

Every woman has probably at least once thought to herself, “I wonder what it’d be like with no men around?” Because the pay gap,...

By: Marissa Braswell · 4 weeks ago
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Women Leaders On The Strategies And Mindsets That Keep Them Resilient

Entrepreneurial success rarely hinges on a single flash of brilliance—or even on executing a brilliant idea perfectly. What truly...

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The Hard Decisions That Forged Resilience And Reinvention For Women Leaders

Hard decisions rarely announce themselves as turning points. More often, they arrive disguised as impossible tradeoffs: stay or go,...

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How To Design A Home Office That Fuels Your Creativity

It’s been said that a shift in energy can change the atmosphere, and this rings true to many things and spaces. Feng Shui is...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago
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How To Navigate Intergenerational Mentorship In The Workplace

Step into most offices, and the scene reflects a microcosm of today’s multigenerational society. From Big Tech to startups, today’s businesses are made up...

By: Blair Bedford · 1 month ago
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6 Great Ways to Improve Your Work/Life Balance (Even As An Entrepreneur)

Starting and running a business can be a dream for many people, and they’ll often put countless hours into it every week. But, this...

By: Her Agenda · 1 month ago
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The Enduring Influence Of Historically Black Colleges For Women Leaders

You can’t discuss Black culture without talking about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Mecca, Aggies, Spelman, Morehouse, the Rattlers, and more have...

By: Marissa Braswell · 1 month ago
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Ann Shoket On Why Ambitious Women Need Each Other

If you are a millennial woman, Ann Shoket likely shaped how you view beauty, fashion, and pop culture. As the Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen during...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 1 month ago
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How To Build A Personal Archive Of Your Career Wins

As we round up the first quarter of 2026, it’s helpful to reflect on our career journey to understand...

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6 Ways To Negotiate Like A Pro Without Leaving With The Short End Of The Stick

Although crucial and in a person’s best interest, individuals often fail to negotiate. Studies show that only 7% of women...

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Why Life Sciences Is The Fastest Growing Sector For Women Beyond The Tech Industry

Interested in a career change or learning about a new industry? The life sciences industry ranges across a diverse range of disciplines with many...

By: Elissa Spinner · 1 month ago
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The 11 Fastest-Growing Small Businesses Of 2026

In 2026, the fastest-growing small businesses for entrepreneurs are in business and the efficient use of AI, healthcare and wellness services, and clean energy....

By: Her Agenda Staff · 1 month ago
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Moving From Brand Sponsorships To Community-Driven Ownership Models

The creator economy has afforded creators and builders the opportunity to earn from an array of devices. Starting with brand sponsorship, the field has...

By: Edikan Umoh · 1 month ago
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Why Being Afraid Of AI Is Rational And What To Do With That Fear

Yes, AI has redefined the modern professional landscape. Many fear it is “coming for” their jobs, but it isn’t, at least not necessarily. Re-framing...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 1 month ago
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The 10x Founder Framework For Accelerating Learning Cycles With AI

Founders are no longer competing solely on hard work or intuition, as they’re now competing with how fast they can learn, iterate, and deliver...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago
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Putting The Convenient In Luxury: Dr. Arleen K. Lamba And Glo30’s Subscription Spa

When speaking with Dr. Arleen K. Lamba, it becomes immediately apparent that her transition from her career as a...

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Emotional Intelligence And How It Impacts Decision Making

There is no doubt that leaders, no matter the industry, benefit from having emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is used...

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How To Navigate The Loss Of A Loved One As A Career Woman

Balancing work and home life can feel like a juggling act that may not always flow. Many career women find themselves missing out on...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago
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Why Connection‑Rich Organizations Outperform High‑Scale Micro Teams

One major truth of organizational performance is reemerging—connections matter. While smaller micro teams can offer agility and focus, businesses that intentionally build strong internal...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago
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Beyond The Glass Ceiling And Navigating The New Algorithm Bias In AI Hiring

Artificial intelligence is widely heralded as a way to modernize hiring — promising speed, neutrality, and objectivity. However, emerging research reveals that AI recruitment...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago
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3 Ways To Make A Pop-Up Event Worth Your Time, Even With Zero Sales

In-person events are often a hit or miss. With travel, booth fees, several hours at the event, and other tiny expenses, the costs can...

By: Izzy Spears · 2 months ago
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Why Agile Literacy Is Replacing Traditional Resilience As The Key To Career Stability

Simply being “resilient” —  the ability to bounce back after setbacks — is no longer enough to ensure long‑term career stability.  Employers and workforce...

By: Taylor Bushey · 2 months ago
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The Caregiving Cliff: How The 2026 Lack of Federal Support Is Forcing A Workforce Exodus

As American activist and humanitarian Rosalynn Carter famously said, “There are only four kinds of people… those who have been...

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5 Historical Black Professional Societies You Should Know In 2026

Professional societies geared towards the black community are vital pillars of economic mobility, leadership development, and industry upskilling. Before...

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Shifting From Asset Accumulation To Longevity Focused Cash Flow

In today’s era of extended lifespans, where individuals may need savings to last 30+ years, the traditional focus is asset accumulation, but in recent...

By: Edikan Umoh · 2 months ago
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Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu: Key Philosophies And Approach To Achievement 

Alysa Liu’s return to competition was not about chasing trophies, as it was about rediscovering joy. Starting with a handful of smaller pro-am events...

By: Taylor Bushey · 2 months ago
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How To Launch A Sustainable Business In A Circular Economy

Launching a sustainable business in this economy can be a challenge. Nothing is promised, and a circular economy is quickly becoming the new normal....

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago
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The Power Of “Tribe” Networking: New Global Collaboration Models For Women

Globally, women are giving a new definition to networking by forming tight-knit groups that convert support into success.  Women account for 50.1% of the...

By: Edikan Umoh · 2 months ago
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Are Women Board Members Risk Averse Or Agents Of Innovation? It’s Complicated, New Research Shows

Do women board members make a company more innovative or risk-averse? The answer is both, according to our recent study. It all depends on how...

By: The Conversation · 2 months ago

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