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Expectant Media’s Founder Michele Ghee Is Now Appointed As President After Being Bought By PlayersTV

Michele Ghee’s tech and content agency, Expectant Media, has now been acquired by PlayersTV, making her president, effective immediately....

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The Micro-Retirement Blueprint: How To Take Career Sabbaticals Now

Traditional sabbaticals, such as structured pauses often supported by employers, have long existed in academia but are less common...

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How To Future-Proof Your Career In An Uncertain Economy

Career certainty no longer comes from seniority or steady industry growth, but rather from adaptability, continuous learning, and strategic planning. Economic uncertainty, technological disruption,...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 week ago

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How To Build Career Momentum In Your First 90 Days

The first 90 days in a new role are a critical window for setting long-term career success. During this period, you are not only...

By: Taylor Bushey · 2 weeks ago

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What Career Plateaus Really Mean And How To Move Past Them

A career plateau occurs when an employee feels that their professional growth has stalled. This doesn’t just refer to a lack of promotion; it...

By: Taylor Bushey · 2 weeks ago

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How To Land The Job Of Your Dreams In Q1

The new year is here, and your dream job could be around the corner. Positioning yourself to land the job of your dreams doesn’t...

By: Candis McDow · 2 weeks ago

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Why Hyper-Specialization Is The Key To Consulting Success This Year

The consulting industry is more crowded than ever. Independent consultants, boutique firms, and fractional experts are all competing for attention in the same digital...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 2 weeks ago

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What The 11th Women In The Workplace Report Reveals For Your 2026 Career Forecast

In 2025, the glass ceiling began to look a little cloudy for women, and the 2026 career forecast isn’t...

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Reply Anxiety: Why Everyone Now Panics Before Sending A Work Message

You’ve typed, deleted, and retyped the same email three times. Your cursor hovers over the send button on Slack,...

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Four Strategies For Negotiating Value-Based Compensation

New year, new pay bump? Experts say that the best time to ask for a raise is when you’ve earned one (i.e., your role/responsibilities have...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 3 weeks ago

Are Trade Skills Now More Valuable Than A College Degree?

Going to college used to be a defining milestone in the classic American Dream. But as costs rise and returns on investment shrink, many...

By: Her Agenda · 3 weeks ago

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Black Women In The Workforce Are The Economic Warning Sign We Cannot Ignore

The Her Agenda Forecast Today’s Data. Tomorrow’s Agenda. The Black woman: Everyone’s trusted work friend. The most educated demographic. The “backbone of the economy.”...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 3 weeks ago

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Why Job Hunting In 2025 Felt Like Applying To Volunteer

The saying “applying for a full-time job is a full-time job” rang true for many last year. In this economy, finding a job almost...

By: Candis McDow · 3 weeks ago

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It’s Always Been Hard To Make It As An Artist In America – And It’s Becoming Only Harder

“Being an artist is not viewed as a real job.” It’s a sentiment I’ve heard time and again, one that echoes across studios, rehearsal...

By: The Conversation · 4 weeks ago

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How To Master The 30-Day Performance Review As A New Hire

The first 30 days in a new role are critical. Employers use this period to evaluate how well a...

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The Legal Essentials Every First-Time Business Owner Should Have In Place

Starting a business is an exciting milestone, but many first-time founders underestimate how important it is to put the...

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How To Make 2026 Your Skills-Based Glow-Up Year

We often hear about physical glow-ups in the new year, but if you’re an ambitious woman planning to take your career to the next...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 month ago

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Why Soft Skills And Adaptability Are The Most In-Demand Traits In 2026

As we move deeper into 2026, the workplace is rapidly evolving, driven by automation, hybrid work models, and shifting expectations around collaboration and leadership. ...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago

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How To Organize Business Receipts With Automation

As your business grows, so does your spending. And when spending increases, you’re suddenly faced with the burden of managing more and more expense...

By: Her Agenda · 1 month ago

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How To Use The ‘New Year Energy’ To Reset Their Career Vision For 2026

There’s always that distinct period right after Christmas where everyone gets a jolt of motivation out of nowhere, but not really to recalibrate on...

By: Tyerra Drake · 1 month ago

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4 Job‑Hunting Strategies After Holiday Break

With holiday gatherings underway, this season is one of the prime times to rest and reconnect with your loved ones. Unfortunately, some people in...

By: Mia Barnes · 1 month ago

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4 Benefits Of Unplugging From Social Media In The New Year

Every now and then, taking a break and unplugging from social media can be beneficial in many ways. You...

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Why You Should Make A ‘New Week’ Resolution

Instead of putting all of the pressure of the year on your resolutions, make it a weekly task of...

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4 Ways Women Are Embracing Risk To Advance Their Careers

Risk is often framed as a threat. For professional women, though, strategic risk‑taking can be a powerful engine for career growth. In the competitive...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago

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The Role Of Emotional Intelligence In Women’s Career Growth

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognise, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others, is often negatively associated with women in the...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago

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How To Start The Year Centered, Grounded, And Purpose-Driven

As the new year begins, it’s a wonderful time to create new beginnings, focus on your new goals, and think positively about what the...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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6 Women Leading The Next Era Of Digital Storytelling And How They’re Doing It

Digital storytelling has become a defining force in entrepreneurship. This is the practice of using digital media, video, audio, visuals, social platforms, and interactive...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago

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How Mentorship Is Evolving For The Millennial Professional Woman

As mentorship continues to grow in importance for professional development, its form and function are shifting, especially among millennial women shaping careers in hybrid,...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago

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The Power Of Personal Branding For Women In Leadership

Personal branding has become a strategic tool, especially for women in leadership. While skills and performance remain foundational, how a...

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5 Women Redefining Success Beyond Titles And Paychecks

Success today isn’t just about job titles or bank balances, especially for millennial and Gen Z women forging new...

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5 Career Lessons Hidden In Women’s Biggest Transitions

Career changes are rarely linear, especially for women navigating structural barriers, family commitments, and shifting professional landscapes. Today, more women than ever are choosing...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago

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The New Online Networking Rule Women Are Following

Many women are reevaluating their online networking strategies. Instead of focusing on reach, which is building large lists of contacts, they are prioritising depth,...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago

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Why Women Should Treat December As A Career ‘Recharge Month’ And Not Holiday Chaos

December often gets dismissed as a professional dead zone. Meetings get postponed. Projects slow down. Out-of-office replies multiply. On paper, it looks like a...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 1 month ago

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The Rise Of Soft Leadership And How Empathy Is Becoming A Career Superpower

Stereotypical successful leaders are often portrayed as authoritative, unshakable, and relentlessly results-driven. But that model is losing relevance. As burnout, disengagement, and turnover continue...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago

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How Women Are Utilizing Boundary Setting As The New Power Move

Today, more women are recognizing that boundary setting isn’t a weakness — it’s a power move. Boundaries are the limits we set to protect...

By: Taylor Bushey · 1 month ago

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Why Women Are Prioritizing Skill Stacking Over Job Hopping

The traditional career advice to switch jobs to climb the corporate ladder is being reconsidered, especially by professional women....

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5 Tips For Showcasing Work Wins Before Holiday Breaks

As the year winds down, calendars fill with out-of-office notices and teams begin shifting their focus toward the new...

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How To Create The Perfect 2026 Bucket List

Bucket lists are fun to create simply because they’re a list of places, things, goals, and dreams we’d like to experience. The cool thing...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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How To End The Year Strong As A Professional Woman

In this economy, being a professional woman in business can seem as if this year flew by. Working non-stop to stay at the top...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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How To Boost Your Career Before New Year’s Eve

The year is near the end, but it hasn’t yet. There’s still time to boost your career forward before we close the year 2025...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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Why Mobile Working Is Replacing Traditional Remote Work

Remote work is no longer limited to just the spare bedroom desk. Today’s professionals have become increasingly mobile, seeking out locations that fuel their...

By: Your Coffee Break · 2 months ago

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3 Ways To Prepare To Prioritize Mental Health In 2026

If you’re a professional woman on the go, the last thing you’re thinking about is your mental health. When would you even have time...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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Why Women Are Rejecting The Unspoken Pressure To Be ‘Low Maintenance’ At Work

Women have navigated invisible workplace expectations: be capable, but don’t ask for too much. Be present, but not demanding....

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How To Build A Long-Lasting Career In Content Creation

Platforms like Instagram and YouTube began as a simple form of entertainment. But for many people, these platforms have...

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How To Craft Powerful New Year Resolutions That Actually Translate Into Career Growth

Every January, most women set New Year career resolutions, only to see them abandoned by late winter. Stats show that about 80% of New...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 2 months ago

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Are Workers Any Better Off In 2025 After Quiet Quitting?

A year after “quiet quitting” and the Great Resignation dominated headlines, workplace burnout is still rampant, with 65% of employees reporting burnout in the...

By: Your Coffee Break · 2 months ago

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How Women Are Launching Ghosts Kitchens Or Niche Food Brands For Seasonal Demand

In a booming market, women entrepreneurs are capitalizing on the rapid growth of ghost kitchens and seasonal food brands to meet evolving consumer cravings....

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 2 months ago

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Returning To Corporate After Entrepreneurship: Women Who Made The Transition

For many women, entrepreneurship is a pathway to freedom. From the thrill of autonomy to having creative control, becoming an entrepreneur offers the chance...

By: Caitlin Elizabeth · 2 months ago

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Meet The Women Behind Michelle Obama’s Most Iconic Hairstyles

As Michelle Obama opens up about her evolution of style and self-expression in her forthcoming book, “The Look,” she invites readers behind the scenes...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago