The Main Agenda 5 Things You Need To Do This Fall To Close Out The Final Quarter Strong Every fall, as I sit at a cafe — drinking some sort of pumpkin spice concoction, with a dozen...
The Main Agenda How To Leverage Interim Leadership As A Career Strategy A manager quits, a director goes on parental leave, and a critical project needs leadership. Now, who steps up?...
The Main Agenda Routines + Rituals: Yunice Emir, Head of Corporate Communications And Experiential Partnerships At Moët Hennessy USA For Yunice Emir, optimism is more than a mindset — it’s her superpower. With over 15 years of experience spanning corporate communications, social responsibility,... By: Gillian Smith · 1 week ago
Power Agenda A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Susan Dominus Poet and Yale University Lecturer Richard Deming describes his colleague and award-winning New York Times Magazine staff writer Susan Dominus as “one of the... By: Kiara Manning · 2 weeks ago
The Main Agenda Routines + Rituals: Vanessa James, Founder And CEO Of Vanessa James Media Vanessa James has built a career on the power of her voice, though her path to becoming “the voice you hear everywhere” was anything... By: Gillian Smith · 2 weeks ago
The Main Agenda Inside The Daily Acts Of Courage That Define Women Leaders Confidence is often treated like a personality trait: you either have or you don’t. In practice, the most trusted women leaders build confidence the... By: Kelsey Kryger · 3 weeks ago
The Main Agenda Routines + Rituals: Tracey Baker-Simmons, Executive Producer Of Baker Simmons Media For more than two decades, Tracey Baker-Simmons has built a career rooted in authenticity and storytelling. The Emmy-nominated producer redefined reality television with the... By: Gillian Smith · 3 weeks ago
The Main Agenda How Women Of Color Are Redefining Executive Presence On Wall Street Wall Street has long had a narrow view of what executive presence looks like: crisp suits, firm handshakes, and...
The Main Agenda Routines + Rituals: Winter Henderson, Principal Consultant, Brilliant Parlour Communications LLC For Winter Henderson, living with purpose means embracing change, leading with faith, and caring for herself as intentionally as...
The Main Agenda Women Who Transitioned From Corporate Life To Purpose‑Driven Work Career success is traditionally defined as having a stable, professional job, ideally one that comes with a high salary, status, and accolades. For many... By: Giovanna Acosta · 1 month ago
The Main Agenda What To Do When You’re Over-Mentored And Under-Sponsored Most women don’t know the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. Mentors guide, while sponsors actively advocate on your behalf. This distinction matters, especially when... By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 1 month ago
The Main Agenda How To Design Your Ideal In-Office Day For Hybrid Work Optimization Going back to the office can be a shock after years of working from home. Even a hybrid schedule can feel jarring and hard... By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 1 month ago
The Main Agenda 4 Women On Breaking Into High-Paying, High-Barrier Industries Everyday women are redefining what traditional exclusive, and predominantly white and male dominated fields look like. There are no restrictions on how far a... By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago
The Main Agenda How Black Women Are Building Personal Brands That Don’t Compromise Their Values Building a brand is no easy feat. Add building a brand as a Black woman in America, and imagine a boulder on one’s shoulders. ... By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago
The Main Agenda Routines + Rituals: Gabrielle Gambrell, Chief Communications Officer For Hachette Book Group For Gabrielle Gambrell, success begins each morning with gratitude. Before diving into the demands of leading communications for one...
The Main Agenda How Women Are Advocating For Mental Health PTO In The Workplace A once-taboo subject is finally getting its due. Mental health can range from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and so...
The Main Agenda How Women Manage Perimenopause Symptoms While Working Full-Time You already juggle deadlines, emails and Zoom fatigue — and now your hormones have entered the group chat. Here’s how women deal with the... By: Mia Barnes · 2 months ago
The Main Agenda What Women Should Know Before Advocating For A Four-Day Workweek The idea of the four-day workweek is gaining momentum. In The American Psychological Association’s 2024 Work in America survey, 22% of respondents stated their... By: Giovanna Acosta · 2 months ago
The Main Agenda How Women Entrepreneurs Are Managing The Mental Load Of Business And Caregiving Being a business owner is demanding. Add caregiving into the mix, whether for children, aging parents, or both and the invisible weight of it... By: Kehinde Adepetun · 2 months ago
The Main Agenda 7 Strategies For Women To Break Into The C-Suite Even though women make up nearly half the workforce, they remain vastly underrepresented in C-suite leadership positions. According to a 2023 report, only 28%... By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 2 months ago
The Main Agenda 3 Good Reasons Teachers Should Embrace, Not Shun, AI In K-12 Education In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, using AI in K-12 education is no longer an optional futuristic concept — it’s a vital job function that... By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago
Growth & Scaling How Women Are Launching Their Most Successful Startups After 40 At 40-plus, many women are embracing entrepreneurship in ways they never did in their 20s or 30s. With decades...
The Main Agenda How Janelle Farris Has Quietly, But Powerfully, Reshaped Brooklyn Communities Janelle Farris is the first African American woman to lead Brooklyn Community Services, a 159-year old organization that provides...
The Main Agenda The Role Of Technology In Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Women-owned businesses now represent 39.1% of all businesses (over 14 million) and employ 12.2 million workers, generating $2.7 trillion in revenue in the US,... By: Taylor Bushey · 3 months ago
The Main Agenda The Impact Of Remote Work On Women’s Career Advancement When the world shifted to remote work during the pandemic, it sparked a radical change in how we view productivity, flexibility, and work-life balance.... By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 months ago
The Main Agenda Leigh Burgess Tells Us How To Live The BOLD Way Leigh Burgess is a “USA Today” bestselling author (Be BOLD Today), a seven-figure entrepreneur, and co-founder of Bold Industries Group. Through her “BOLD Framework” (Believe-Own-Learn-Design),... By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago
Career How To Know When It’s Time To Talk To An Employment Attorney When a workplace-related issue arises, you may need an employment attorney for legal advice. But when is it appropriate to reach out? Employment lawyers... By: Her Agenda · 3 months ago
The Main Agenda Try These Job Interview Replies To Explain Career Gaps For Health, Parenting And More Let’s be honest: career gaps happen. Research has found that 84 percent of millennials across the globe expect to take a career break at... By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 months ago
The Main Agenda The Case For The ‘Summer Soft Life’ And Why Rest Is A Career Strategy As the summer begins to heat up, embracing a “soft life” has become more appealing and amplified socially. A...
The Main Agenda How To Plan A Summer Sabbatical Without Stalling Your Career It’s true that a summer sabbatical, taking a brief leave from work to pursue personal interests, is everyone’s dream,...
The Main Agenda How To Navigate The Ebbs And Flows Of Entrepreneurship Without Freaking Out The ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship aren’t always easy but more women are becoming entrepreneurs than ever before. However, no one really prepares you... By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 3 months ago
The Main Agenda How Arnika Jackson Is Equipping HBCU Students For Real-World Success With today’s competitive job market, academic excellence alone isn’t enough. Students need real-world resources, networking opportunities, and confidence to navigate professional spaces with intention.... By: Tyerra Drake · 4 months ago
The Main Agenda From Fear To Power: How Women Can Thrive In Career Advancement With Public Speaking Public speaking skills aren’t just a nice-to-have, they’re a total game-changer for millennial and Gen Z women professionals looking to level up in their... By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago
The Main Agenda 6 Things Millennials Can Learn From Their Gen Z Colleagues Millennials have had the floor for a while now — you’ve survived dial-up, made skinny jeans a personality trait and turned side hustles into... By: Mia Barnes · 4 months ago
Career How Working Women Are Managing Chronic Health Conditions Chronic health conditions are long-term health conditions that last for a year or more and require regular medical treatment. They include diabetes, arthritis, autoimmune... By: Edikan Umoh · 4 months ago
The Main Agenda The Power Of Pivoting: How Women Are Changing Careers The only constant is change, and this is the same in our careers as well. More and more women...
The Main Agenda 3 Organizational Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Know About After a full day of working, it can still feel like you didn’t actually get anything done. You’re not...
The Main Agenda 3 Women On Navigating Fertility While Climbing The Career Ladder Several decades ago society wasn’t receptive to women chasing esteemed careers while also choosing to be a mother. Today, women are showing that it... By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
The Main Agenda How To Navigate The Challenge Of Job Hunting In 2025 The current state of job security isn’t what it was 20 years ago; and finding a job can appear to be harder than keeping... By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
The Main Agenda How April Smith Is Turning Ambition Into Action April Smith is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and full-time professional who’s building wealth and breaking barriers one bold decision at a time.... By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
The Main Agenda How Francine Mbvoumbo Is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Imagine you’re a Millennial or Gen Z woman hoping to start or grow your business and have the chance to for one-on-one mentorship and... By: Elissa Spinner · 4 months ago
The Main Agenda How Women Are Leveraging Remote Work To Redesign Their Career Paths Since the pandemic, remote work has been highly popular and convenient for many. People are utilizing the perks of remote work to have an... By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
Career Advice Why Women Are Prioritizing Autonomy Over Job Titles Traditional career success has typically been defined by job titles, promotions, higher compensation, and corner offices in the corporate...
The Main Agenda Get Rich Slow: How Anne Curry Built Her Real Estate Business With Patience And Purpose Anne Curry is a real estate investor and entrepreneur who exemplifies what’s possible when passion meets perseverance. With over...
The Main Agenda High Impact Women On The Micro Decisions That Changed Their Careers In the now infamous Ted Talk, “My Year Of Saying Yes To Everything,” Shonda Rhimes recalled how one morning, as she was rushing to... By: Giovanna Acosta · 5 months ago
Career How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome is a constant self-doubt, questioning, fear, and lack of belief in one’s self. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, non-deserving of any accomplishments,... By: Candis McDow · 5 months ago
The Main Agenda AI Compliance Violations: How You Can Avoid A Workplace Nightmare AI compliance has been a challenging issue for company leaders for years. Major global powerhouses have even been implementing bans on AI use by... By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 5 months ago
The Main Agenda How Time Off Made These Women Better Leaders Employee burnout is at an all-time high, with 66%, or two-thirds, of the American workforce reporting experiencing burnout, according to a study by Moodle.... By: Giovanna Acosta · 5 months ago
Career Advice From Layoff To Level Up: How Women Can Bounce Back Stronger Receiving the news you’re being laid off can often feel like a personal attack or failure. But in today’s economy, layoffs are more common... By: Tyerra Drake · 5 months ago
