I am a Black Career Woman How do you make your coins? Having been a victim of bullying as a child growing up, I learned to seek out fashion as a source of strength early on and actively use it as a personal means of empowerment; because of my own experiences with bullying and my […]
Black Career Woman Spotlight: Yolanda McCleary
How do you make your coins? Over the last 7 years, I have been living my best life as a Resume Writer, Career Coach and Career Development Instructor in Philadelphia. By day, I am an Employment Placement Manager for Year Up Philadelphia where I provide career development instruction, career coaching, and job placement services to […]
Five Tips to Win at Work
It is one thing to come to work and complete your daily tasks. It is another to show up and win at work. There are plenty of ways to be a great employee, such as showing up on time and producing great results but winning is so much more. Winning sets future leaders up for […]
Black Career Woman Spotlight – Danielle R Moss
Who is Black Career Woman, Dr. Danielle R. Moss? Daughter, mother, teacher, writer, lifelong student. How do you make your coins? 25+ year nonprofit and social justice veteran currently working as Chief of Staff at the New York Civil Liberties Union in New York City, Commissioner for Gender Equity for New York City, stalled author […]
Black Career Woman Spotlight – Aisha Patterson
How do you make your coins? I make my coins by serving the client base of Professional Polishing Touch as their resume and LinkedIn advisor. I assist them with improving their resumes and LinkedIn profiles to maximize their reach in the job market. I am also a Public Speaker, delivering talks and workshops locally. I […]
Slay Workplace Stress in Three Steps
Work can be a blessing. It not only brings in income, but it can also provide you with self-esteem, friendship and a sense of professional identity. Many of us are highly committed to our work, but at times, we may experience job-related stress. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, workplace stress […]
Breathing and Removing Barriers
A colleague of mine, at least once a week says to me “Breathe Woman!” She means this in both the literal and figurative senses. On any given day something happens in either my personal or professional life that makes me… hold my breath. Holding your breath is holding you back! In the literal sense, I […]
5 Tips To Transform Your Professional Brand and Boost Your Career
Branding is a term that’s commonly used in marketing by organizations. We could learn a lot from organizations. They take extensive measures to determine their brand and protect their image. It’s because they understand the value of branding. Think about it this way, just like people buy based on brands, employers hire based on brands. Implementing […]
Black Career Women’s Network Conference: Three Purpose Inspired Lessons I Learned
As a millennial professional, I think it was and still remains refreshing to gain wisdom from executives who have acquired desirable lifestyles and shared their professional experiences. I am still grateful that I attended the second annual Black Career Women Network (BCWN) Conference that was held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio, which […]
The New Position Phobia: Navigating and Excelling in a New Position
After completing my PhD, I was eager to start my career. I spent years studying theories, completing internships, buried in books and homework, and making a less than modest salary. I was 29 years old and just starting my first BIG girl BOSS job. Prior to embarking on a career, thoughts of imposter syndrome rain […]