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Entertainment
Get Into These Bucket List Activities To Tap Into Adventure
Creating bucket list ideas is not just for the old and wise. It’s for anyone who wants to do something new and exciting. Try one of these to add a bit of adventure and amusement to your life.
By Your Coffee BreakDec. 2 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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Blessing Omakwu Discusses Staying True To Herself And Her Fight For Equality
Blessing Omakwu is founder of The She Tank, a modern think tank that advocates for equality for women of African descent. She talks more about activism, her work with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and what drives her in her career.
By Camryn QuickDec. 2 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET

Entertainment
Amazon Prime's 'Riches' Introduces A New Royal Family
A love letter to Black London, Amazon Prime's "Riches" features Black excellence and drama. Creator Abby Ajayi and actress Deborah Ayorinde share their experiences working on the project and showcasing Black diaspora culture.
By Lauren MayoDec. 1 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
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Classic Holiday Films To Get You In The Spirit
The countdown will soon be on for Christmas, and nothing gets you in the spirit like watching a few movie classics. From funny to heartwarming, these films will definitely get the holiday cheer going.
By Michelle RichardsonDec. 1 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
Career
Career Dream Team: 5 People You Should Always Have On Speed Dial
When advancing your career, you'll need support. Here are the key people to cultivate authentic relationships with as you seek development, accomplish goals, and work toward career fulfillment.
By Shari WalkerNov. 30 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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5 Tips To Being An Effective Manager
Many managers find it hard to balance their job with good relationships. While it can be difficult to juggle everything, there are ways managers can build leadership and engagement skills for success in the role.
By Your Coffee BreakNov. 30 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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Take These Steps Immediately After Being Laid Off
While it might be tempting (and financially necessary) to figure out your next steps as quickly as possible after a layoff, it's a crucial for you to be intentional about where and how you move forward from here.
By SwitchNov. 29 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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7 Signs A Job Is Just Not A Good Fit For You
You might have a job that you find difficult or stressful, and you might be wondering whether you should just stick it out. Well, here are the signs you might need to rethink and redirect your efforts to looking for work elsewhere.
By Michelle RichardsonNov. 29 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
Entrepreneurship
7 Lessons Serial Entrepreneurs Have Learned From Failure
Serial entrepreneurs know first-hand what failure is like, especially early in their paths to launch businesses. What drives them to succeed, though, is their failure to give up.
By Lindsey GiardinoNov. 28 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
Health & Wellness
Top Exercises For Those Who Hate...Well, Exercising
If you’ve been feeling unmotivated to work out or just outright hate exercising, consider spicing it up with these fun ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine.
By Asha BeyNov. 25 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
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5 Inspirational Women Featured On Fortune's '40 Under 40' List
The list includes founders, executives, investors, and activists who are all trailblazing within their industry and building on their accomplishments from the years before.
By Camryn QuickNov. 25 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
Career
Sponsor, Advocate, And Mentor: What's The Difference?
When it comes to career advancement, it's a good idea to know the difference between a sponsor, mentor, and advocate. It's essential as you seek further development in your career.
By Shari WalkerNov. 24 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
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8 Systems For Everyday Tasks That Will Save You So Much Time
Eliminate decision fatigue, pressure and an over-grown to-do list by systemizing your life. Try these tips to take back your day for more fun and self-care.
By Emily BlackwoodNov. 24 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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How To Provide Star Employees Opportunities For Career Growth
Employers must consider several steps to ensure their star employees continue with the high performance. These are some ways CEOs and managers can value their teams' professional potential.
By Your Coffee BreakNov. 23 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
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Try These Journal Prompts For Budgeting And Financial Success
It's always a good idea to write out your thoughts and goals, and when it comes to money management, this is key. Try a few prompts to strategize your budgeting and savings goals.
By Camryn QuickNov. 23 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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5 Top Trending Business Ideas For Millennials
Starting your own Web-based business is a good way to secure more opportunities and work toward a more fulfilling career. Here are a few trending ideas that you can pursue for your first startup.
By Camryn QuickNov. 22 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
Career
How To Start A Successful Podcast For Women Entrepreneurs
Want to start a lucrative podcast as an entrepreneur? Co-host and personal brand strategist Nicky Saunders, known as the "voice of content branding," shares her journey to reaching an audience and building her brand.
By Shari WalkerNov. 22 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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Easy Last-Minute Recipes For A Stress-Free Thanksgiving
If you don't want to be stuck in the kitchen all day while the rest of the group enjoys a relaxing afternoon, try these easy, fast recipes for a well-rounded Thankgiving dinner.
By Rita PikeNov. 21 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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How To Have The Best Friendsgiving On A Budget
Planning to host Friendsgiving this year but on a tight budget? Check out these tips for an inexpensive but amazing event to share the love and gratitude this year.
By Rita PikeNov. 18 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: 5 Ways To Celebrate And Support Millennials
Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day on November 19 can look like a lot of things, including supporting, encouraging and investing in women-owned businesses. Here's how to rally your network and get involved.
By Rita PikeNov. 18 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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How A Positive Money Mindset Can Help You Combat Work Burnout
Combating burnout starts with understanding your relationship with money. Here are a few exercises to adjust your mindset and find fulfillment in your career.
By Dana MirandaNov. 17 2022, Updated 9:07 a.m. ET
Career
5 Ways Women Can Build A Village When Racing Against A Busy Schedule
Are you looking for community but overwhelmed by a busy schedule? Try these five tips that will help you in expanding your network and building your village.
By Shari WalkerNov. 17 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
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Here Are The Best Ways To Market A New Product
It’s every entrepreneur’s dream to come up with the perfect new product guaranteed to fly off the shelves. Here's how you can promote your new product and garner the attention it deserves.
By ScoreNov. 17 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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How To Practice Mindfulness In Your Everyday Routine
Here’s a guide to transforming everyday routines into mindful moments you can make the most out of, because each day is an opportunity to live your best life.
By Your Coffee BreakNov. 16 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
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How To Stop Settling And Go After The Career You Really Want
Many millennial women are ready to stop settling and go after the careers they want on their terms. If you’re struggling with this, here are the questions you need to answer.
By Sonia Layne-GartsideNov. 16 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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5 Caribbean Islands Perfect For A Family Vacation
There are many beautiful Caribbean destinations to visit for a holiday vacation. Here are five that are awesome choices for family fun and age-appropriate activities.
By Your Coffee BreakNov. 15 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
Entrepreneurship
Running A Service Business? Here Are 5 Ways To Find Clients Online
For entrepreneurs who specifically offer services, it can sometimes feel challenging when looking for new leads and clients. However, when you know where to look, you won't have that challenge anymore.
By Brooke WriteNov. 15 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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How To Use The Balanced Scorecard Approach To Measure Business Success
As a small business owner, it's ideal to stay up-to-date on how you determine success for your company. Here is a new way to measure your metrics for scaling and tracking your business.
By ScoreNov. 14 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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How To Decide Whether Going Back To School Is The Right Move
There are growing opportunities in a variety of industries, and the Great Resignation has put a lot of power to negotiate salary and conditions back into the hands of candidates. Knowing this, a career change is a prospect well worth exploring.
By Your Coffee BreakNov. 11 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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Black Women Talk Finding The Joy In Entrepreneurship
While there are many challenges for Black women in business, there is also light at the end of the tunnel. Three leading entrepreneurs share their stories of the joyful part of launching, growing and sustaining their businesses.
By Mindy SmoakNov. 11 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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Watch: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Newcomers Discuss Working On The Film
In this Her Agenda interview, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" newcomers Mabel Cadena and Alex Livinalli discuss preparing for the film, Black and Latinx representation, Chadwick Boseman's impact and more.
By Lauren MayoNov. 10 2022, Published 2:00 p.m. ET
Videos
'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Star Danai Gurira Talks The Next Chapter
In this Her Agenda interview, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" star Danai Gurira talks about honoring Chadwick Boseman’s legacy and her experience working on the film.
By Lauren MayoNov. 10 2022, Published 12:30 p.m. ET
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How To Provide Great Customer Service During The Holidays
The holiday season is usually a busy time for retail stores. Naturally, it can be a tricky period for customer service, but here are a few tips for business owners on how to maximize and succeed this season.
By ScoreNov. 10 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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5 Global Destinations To Visit For Your Next Fall Travel Adventure
One of the best ways to ease into a new mindset for a new season is to travel to a new environment for a different perspective and inspiration. Try these global locales for your next fall trip.
By Amada CabaNov. 9 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
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5 Tips For Handling A Workplace Romance
If you find yourself falling for someone at work, it’s no secret that things can get messy very quickly. So, what is the best way to navigate workplace romances? Try these tips.
By Your Coffee BreakNov. 9 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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Why You Should Think Differently About How You Spend Your Time Working From Home
The so-called convenience and efficiency of having your home and your workplace one and the same—and the mess and other tasks right there at your fingertips—can turn from a blessing to a curse.
By SwitchNov. 8 2022, Published 8:10 a.m. ET
Entrepreneurship
5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Do To Overcome Burnout
When you're not well, there's a possibility that your business won't thrive. This is why learning how to manage feeling overwhelmed is important.
By Brooke WriteNov. 8 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
Health & Wellness
How To Make Sure You Get Restful Sleep
Getting a restful night's sleep is important for your mental health and physical well-being. We are at our best when we can get not only the right amount of sleep but the quality is great as well.
By Your Coffee BreakNov. 7 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
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8 Things You Can Do To Ensure Your Company Thrives On Small Business Saturday
With Small Business Saturday coming up this month, it's good to start now in planning how you will increase your exposure, leads, and sales. Here are a few tips for entrepreneurs to succeed and thrive.
By ScoreNov. 4 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
Health & Wellness
Black And Vegan: Top Women To Follow For Thanksgiving Dinner Inspo
This holiday season, try out a vegan or plant-based recipe to share among friends and family. Here are a few Black women who are leaders in coming up with dishes that we can all enjoy and be inspired by for the holidays.
By Gené HunterNov. 4 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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4 Awesome Women-Led Wellness Platforms For Healing And Self-Care
Many of us want to create new habits to support our physical and mental wellness. Check out these women-led platforms that might support you on various aspects of your journey.
By Mindy SmoakNov. 3 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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Recent Research Provides Pipeline To Understand How Women Invest In Startups
A newly released report from How Women Invest shows that women are an untapped source of funding for startups and can lead to a stronger and more equitable economy.
By SwitchNov. 3 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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4 Steps To Respectfully Quit A Job
Departing a job on good terms is a lot easier than it seems. Whether you loved the job or totally hated it, you should be prepared to do everything in your power to resign in a professional way. Here's how.
By Camryn QuickNov. 3 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
Entertainment
Top TV Shows To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime And More This Fall
It's the perfect time to find a new TV show to watch this fall. Add these picks to your watch lists, from dramas, to romance, to game shows and more.
By Shari WalkerNov. 2 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET
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How To Consistently Create Content To Connect With Your Customers
SEO is heavily reliant on content, and your keywords and external links will be incorporated into the content. Therefore, having a strategy for content creation is crucial. Here are a few tips to get you started.
By Your Coffee BreakNov. 2 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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The Most Creative Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Inspire Us All
It's always great to see the creativity that Halloween brings and we often look to our favorite celebs for inspiration. Let's take a look back at some of Black Hollywood's elite who have been known to go all out every year.
By Michelle RichardsonNov. 1 2022, Updated 10:26 a.m. ET
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4 Smart Cybersecurity Tips For Entrepreneurs
Here are tips on cybersecurity, as well as valuable steps that owners of small and medium businesses can take to make sure that their businesses and employees are protected.
By ScoreNov. 1 2022, Published 8:10 a.m. ET
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'The Great Breakup' And Why Women In Senior Leadership Are Leaving Corporate America
Not only are women in leadership leaving the workforce at a higher rate than before, but they are also intensifying the gap in which all women and men are quitting their jobs.
By Camryn QuickNov. 1 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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How To Handle Criticism At Work
Constructive criticism is intended to help you learn and can actually be extremely beneficial to your career. There are methods you can use to help you understand the benefits of criticism and respond in an equally constructive way.
By Your Coffee BreakOct. 31 2022, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
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Here's How To Market Your Veteran-Owned Business
Your story is what makes you unique—and for veteran business owners, touting your veteran status can give you the edge to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
By ScoreOct. 28 2022, Published 8:05 a.m. ET

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Get Into These Bucket List Activities To Tap Into Adventure

Blessing Omakwu Discusses Staying True To Herself And Her Fight For Equality

Amazon Prime's 'Riches' Introduces A New Royal Family

Classic Holiday Films To Get You In The Spirit

Career Dream Team: 5 People You Should Always Have On Speed Dial

5 Tips To Being An Effective Manager

Take These Steps Immediately After Being Laid Off

7 Signs A Job Is Just Not A Good Fit For You

7 Lessons Serial Entrepreneurs Have Learned From Failure

Top Exercises For Those Who Hate...Well, Exercising

5 Inspirational Women Featured On Fortune's '40 Under 40' List

Sponsor, Advocate, And Mentor: What's The Difference?

8 Systems For Everyday Tasks That Will Save You So Much Time

How To Provide Star Employees Opportunities For Career Growth

Try These Journal Prompts For Budgeting And Financial Success

5 Top Trending Business Ideas For Millennials

How To Start A Successful Podcast For Women Entrepreneurs

Easy Last-Minute Recipes For A Stress-Free Thanksgiving

How To Have The Best Friendsgiving On A Budget

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: 5 Ways To Celebrate And Support Millennials

How A Positive Money Mindset Can Help You Combat Work Burnout

5 Ways Women Can Build A Village When Racing Against A Busy Schedule

Here Are The Best Ways To Market A New Product

How To Practice Mindfulness In Your Everyday Routine

How To Stop Settling And Go After The Career You Really Want

5 Caribbean Islands Perfect For A Family Vacation

Running A Service Business? Here Are 5 Ways To Find Clients Online

How To Use The Balanced Scorecard Approach To Measure Business Success

How To Decide Whether Going Back To School Is The Right Move

Black Women Talk Finding The Joy In Entrepreneurship

Watch: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Newcomers Discuss Working On The Film

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Star Danai Gurira Talks The Next Chapter

How To Provide Great Customer Service During The Holidays

5 Global Destinations To Visit For Your Next Fall Travel Adventure

5 Tips For Handling A Workplace Romance

Why You Should Think Differently About How You Spend Your Time Working From Home

5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Do To Overcome Burnout

How To Make Sure You Get Restful Sleep

8 Things You Can Do To Ensure Your Company Thrives On Small Business Saturday

Black And Vegan: Top Women To Follow For Thanksgiving Dinner Inspo

4 Awesome Women-Led Wellness Platforms For Healing And Self-Care

Recent Research Provides Pipeline To Understand How Women Invest In Startups

4 Steps To Respectfully Quit A Job

Top TV Shows To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime And More This Fall

How To Consistently Create Content To Connect With Your Customers

The Most Creative Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Inspire Us All

4 Smart Cybersecurity Tips For Entrepreneurs

'The Great Breakup' And Why Women In Senior Leadership Are Leaving Corporate America

How To Handle Criticism At Work

Here's How To Market Your Veteran-Owned Business