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How Women Entrepreneurs Are Navigating The Challenges Of 2025

In 2025, women entrepreneurs continue to encounter significant challenges. Despite these obstacles, many have developed effective strategies to overcome...

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How Women Can Stay Competitive In Evolving Industries

The industrial world is ever-evolving, driven by technological growth like machine learning, AR and VR, AI in everything from...

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The Power Of Women-Led Networks

A lot of factors are important in rising to the top but relationships and networks are one of the most important. And for women...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 3 days ago

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How To Build A Personal Board Of Directors To Guide Your Career

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career or unsure of your next move, you’re not alone. But here’s something that high-impact women leaders...

By: Brianna Newton · 2 weeks ago

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LinkedIn’s 2025 Jobs On The Rise Report: Emerging Careers To Watch

In the ever-evolving job market, adaptability has never been more important — and LinkedIn’s 2025 Jobs on the Rise report offers a roadmap for...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 2 weeks ago

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Amina AlTai Wants Us To Reclaim Ambition — And Redefine What It Means To Succeed

Amina AlTai has made a career out of asking better questions — about identity, ambition, burnout, and the narratives that shape how we show...

By: Gillian Smith · 2 weeks ago

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Jobseekers: These Top Companies Offer On-The-Job Upskilling And Training Opportunities

Upskilling, or the process of learning a new skill or enhancing your current skill set, is critical for women professionals looking to maintain their...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 weeks ago

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4 Women On The Power Of A Business Mentor

Success isn’t only about having a great idea. It’s about navigating challenges, making smart decisions and learning from those...

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AI Job Market Surges In 2025: What Job Seekers Need To Know Now

The World Economic Forum’s 2023 ‘Future of Jobs Report’ predicted that AI would be one of the fastest growing...

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A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Dr. Joyce F. Brown

After nearly three decades of transformative leadership, Dr. Joyce F. Brown is preparing to step down as president of the Fashion Institute of Technology...

By: Taylor Bushey · 3 weeks ago

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Digital Nomads: How To Balance Career Growth And Security In Remote Work

The digital nomad lifestyle, once a niche pursuit, has grown into a global movement, offering professionals unparalleled freedom to work from virtually anywhere. According...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 weeks ago

Business

Leadership Lessons From Janet Truncale: Navigating EY As The First Female Big Four CEO

Janet Truncale has amassed over 30 years of experience with EY, formerly Ernst & Young, which is a multinational professional services network. It’s also...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

How To Cultivate A Powerful Presence In Any Room You Walk Into

What does it really mean to own a room? I didn’t start asking myself that question until my mom called out the way I...

By: Kanishka Nangare · 3 weeks ago

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Top 10 High-Paying, In-Demand Jobs For 2025

When picking a career, the goal is to find something you’re interested in, but ultimately, the money also has to make sense. College can...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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How To Stand Out On LinkedIn: Personal Branding Tips For Women

LinkedIn isn’t just a digital resume — it’s a powerful platform to grow influence, land high-paying opportunities, and connect...

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5 Women Executives Share Their Best Advice For Breaking Into Leadership Roles

Breaking into leadership roles is no easy feat, especially for women. One report found that only 37% of senior...

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Mastering The Art Of Salary Transparency: How Women Can Advocate For Pay Equity

Despite the progress that’s been made toward workplace equality, the pay gap between men and women is still very real. According to PayScale’s 2025...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 3 weeks ago

Business

How Women In Their 30s Are Breaking Barriers And Building On Their Own Terms

Success looks different for everyone, but once you hit 30 as a woman, it can feel as if the heat turns up to 100....

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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How To Master Self-Scheduling As A Freelancer Or Remote Worker

Freelancing and remote work offer flexibility, creative freedom, and autonomy over projects, all of which can feel extremely empowering. Yet, as they say, with...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 4 weeks ago

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Highlights From The Virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight On Women In Business

The virtual MBA + Master’s Tour Spotlight on Women in Business, held March 19 via Zoom, was packed with keynote speakers, MBA admissions decision...

By: Candis McDow · 4 weeks ago

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5 Healthy Work Habits That Offset Your Office Job

Working an office job can be very demanding and stressful. Sure, you’re sitting at a desk or cubicle and working at a computer, but...

By: Candis McDow · 4 weeks ago

Career Growth

Should Women Pursue A Promotion Or Seek New Opportunities? Tips For Both Paths

It is a devastating time for job seekers. According to data from the Labor Department, the number of people...

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How A Mentor Outside Of Your Field Can Help Your Career

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How Shedding The ‘Working Mom’ Stigma Will Help You Advance In Your Career

Balancing career and motherhood has always been a challenge, but in a time that celebrates women’s independence, you’d think society would be past judging...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 1 month ago

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A Peek Inside Her Agenda: Alencia Johnson

Cultural Strategist, Social Impact Leader, Entrepreneur, and now Author are some of the titles that Alencia Johnson holds. But beneath all these titles, Alencia...

By: SaDiedrah Harris · 1 month ago

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Portfolio Careers: What They Are And How You Can Position Yourself For Success

As the way we work changes, many individuals are seeking a multi-faceted approach to their career, whether using spare time on a side hustle,...

By: Emily Wilson · 1 month ago

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The Truth About Lying On Your Resume: 5 Things To Know

Let’s be honest — at some point, you’ve probably thought about fudging a detail or two on your resume. Maybe stretching that three-month internship...

By: Mia Barnes · 1 month ago

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The Authority Gap: 4 Common Workplace Scenarios And How To Respond

The authority gap, a phenomenon that occurs when women are taken less seriously than men at work, can stunt the career advancement of millennial...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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Facing The Inner Critic: Insights From Powerful Women On Conquering Self-Doubt

No matter how accomplished we are, self-doubt has a way of creeping in — whispering doubts that make us...

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Top Grants And Microgrants For Women Entrepreneurs

For women in the world of entrepreneurship, business capital is a crucial element to running and scaling a business....

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10 Strangest Interview Questions Companies Actually Ask, And How To Answer Them

All job seekers have answers prepared for the obvious questions, like “Why do you want to work at this company?” and “Where do you...

By: Your Coffee Break · 2 months ago

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Networking Tips For The Awkward, Introverted, And Experience-Challenged

Learning how to network with people at work or others in your industry was complicated when remote work and return-to-office mandates weren’t even a...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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3 Simple Steps To Scale Your Business From Side Hustle To Full-Time

Side hustles aren’t new but have become more prevalent income streams for many, especially millennial women. With side hustles essentially becoming the norm, rideshare...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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How To Negotiate For The Salary You Deserve

While there is still a pay disparity, especially for professionals of color, salary negotiation is an important step you’ll have to take multiple times...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

AI Threatening Your Livelihood As An Older Millennial? Position Yourself In Thought Leadership

Thought leadership has been a top buzz word for over two decades, and the need continues as the global job market continues to be...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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How To Leverage AI For Career Growth

AI is changing the working world faster than ever. This technology is not only for tech experts — it...

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4 Essential Tips For Taking The Next Step In Your Business Career

Taking the next steps up the career ladder can be challenging in business roles, particularly if you’re facing a...

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Cierra Gross, Founder And CEO Of Worklution Inc. Talks Success In Human Resources

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By: SaDiedrah Harris · 2 months ago

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How Career Compatibility Evolves As Your Passions Change

Finding career compatibility is not a static milestone but an ongoing journey. Life’s twists and turns mean that aligning your passions and skills with...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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How To Break These Common Work From Home Habits

For many professionals, the work-from-home model has shifted from a temporary solution to a permanent fixture. While this transition offers unparalleled flexibility and comfort,...

By: Your Coffee Break · 3 months ago

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5 Signs It Might Be Time To Make A Career Change

Having a career can be both rewarding and consuming. Dedicating the time and energy to a career you are passionate about can either push...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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How To Trust Your Gut Feeling For Sustainable Career Success

“We’ll pay you when you submit all the articles.” As a new freelance writer, I had only dealt with two other clients who had...

By: Kanishka Nangare · 3 months ago

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How To Ask For A Promotion – And Get it

The new year is a time for resolutions, reflecting on where you are, and setting goals for the future....

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7 Inspirational Books To Start The New Year Empowered

It is always a treat to have a few more inspirational books by women authors to add to the...

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How To Find Career Compatibility Based On Your Actual Passions And Skills

Finding career compatibility is not at the top of many professionals’ lists. The decision on which job to take or which career path to...

By: Taiwo Akande · 4 months ago

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How To Handle Remote Work Anxiety As A Manager

Working remotely definitely has its benefits. You have got the element of flexibility, the lack of someone standing over your shoulder to check your...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 4 months ago

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How To Monetize Your Passions Without Losing The Fun Of It All

If you are staring down the potential pathway of running your own business that involves your hobbies or creative outlets, then you are not...

By: Taylor Bushey · 4 months ago

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Building Black Literary Spaces: Cree Myles On Books, Representation & Liberation

The Her Agenda podcast is back with another captivating interview! This time, we sit down with Cree Myles, founder of the Black Like We...

By: Her Agenda · 4 months ago

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The Power Of Resilience: How To Make Your Comeback With Erica Cobb

In this episode of the Her Agenda podcast, TV host and media personality Erica Cobb shares her incredible journey of rebuilding her life after...

By: Her Agenda · 4 months ago