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Category: Career Growth

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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 · 3 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 · 5 days 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 · 2 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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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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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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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...

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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 diversity initiatives became mainstream, historic...

By: Edikan Umoh · 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 ‘Boy Jobs’ Trend: Is This Professional And Financial Liberation For Women Or Obligated Survival?

If you’ve been scrolling career conversations on TikTok, Instagram, or Lemon8 lately, you may have come across people talking about “boy jobs.” The phrase...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago
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The Ambition Gap And Why High-Performing Women Are Redefining Promotion In 2026

Discussions about gender and career ambition are taking on fresh urgency. Long-standing beliefs that women are inherently less driven than men to pursue promotions...

By: Taylor Bushey · 2 months ago
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4 Tips For Leading Hybrid Teams Through Digital Exhaustion

One of the many adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is how significantly it increased dependence on digital devices. For example, both engagement in...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 2 months ago
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Building A Career Around What You Actually Enjoy Doing

Most career advice focuses on the wrong things. People get told to chase money or follow trends, but that...

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How To Audit Your Career For AI-Obsolescence Before The Mid-Year Review

Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in the workplace is now more prevalent than ever. In a recent Gallup poll, four...

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How To Build A Non-Linear Career Path Without Losing Momentum

For a select few, a successful career follows a straight path. You start at the bottom in an entry-level role and steadily and progressively...

By: Giovanna Acosta · 2 months ago
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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. Having been on the PlayersTV...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago
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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 in corporate and consulting careers....

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 2 months ago
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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 · 3 months 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 · 3 months 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...

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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...

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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 · 3 months 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 promising any windex. The 11th...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 3 months ago
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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, but something stops you. Is...

By: Your Coffee Break · 3 months ago
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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 months 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 months 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....

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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...

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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 · 3 months 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 new hire is learning, communicating,...

By: Taylor Bushey · 3 months ago
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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 right legal foundations in place...

By: Taylor Bushey · 3 months ago
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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 · 3 months 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 · 3 months 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...

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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...

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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 · 3 months 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 never know how much real...

By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
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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 betterment. This way, you can...

By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago
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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 · 4 months 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 · 4 months 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...

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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,...

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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 · 4 months 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 leader presents her values, expertise,...

By: Taylor Bushey · 4 months ago
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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 paths. According to Forbes, modern...

By: Taylor Bushey · 4 months ago
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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 · 4 months 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 · 4 months ago

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