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Are you looking to supplement your 9-5 income? Are you looking to build up a side gig so you can escape it? Hundreds of people are starting side businesses everyday! Approximately 34% of the workforce is made up by the gig economy. This is expected to increase to 43% by 2020. That is right around…
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If you want to increase your access to capital as an entrepreneur or side gigger, the first think you will need to focus on is financial literacy. If you are just getting started with building your credit or improving your score, it is much like building muscles. It takes time, effort and consistency to increase…
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Today, one of my clients said to me, that he always picture me as having everything lined up perfectly, everything in its place and always put together. Confession. My house is a darn shame. I have dishes piled up in the sink, sofa pillows decorating the living room floor and throws…..thrown across the bookshelf…
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Everybody likes sales! Not! most people I know hate sales. I know I do. Though, I will admit that I am getting better as it the more I step out side of my comfort zone. But ever wonder why women are so quick to drool over Loubontin’s….those red bottoms…..those bloody shoes. (Had to channel Cardi…
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There needs to be a class called, “Political Science of Everyday Life”. Heading up initiatives in multiple organizations and working on simultaneous projects in the community, I consistently encounter challenges as I grow in leadership. The challenges I will highlight below are faced by other people and mentors and as well. They are worth noting…
As you climb the corporate ladder, do you ever feel as if that ladder is pointed on the wrong building? Even if you are not trying to climb a “corporate ladder”, do you simply find yourself disconnected and stagnated by the ideals that have been adopted by the majority in certain environments. Let’s take work…
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The world is changing. So long are those days where go to college and get a job that you stay in for the next twenty to thirty years! Millennials are learning the hard way as they enter the workforce. People are finding various ways to add value to the public. In our so called “gig…
As we approach the new year, many of us are setting new goals, trying to get our mind right by repeating the “New Year, New Me” mantra, and tying up lose ends from 2017 (breaking up with old boyfriends, reconnecting with family members). Even my family and I are setting some new goals to which…
Do you want to know why most people are not as successful as they want to be? Why do people end up powerless? There is a saying that goes like this: Failing to plan is planning to fail. In planning you have to adopt a key strategy that will make or break your success. No…
Public speaking tops the list of fears for most people. It is either more desired than death or closely behind it. I can attest to that cold, lonely, anxious and dark feeling! I do know that you must have some serious confidence to do it. Some people are wonderful speakers and can orate an hour-long…
It may be time to re-frame the way we think about this. It is kind of frustrating when people say they are not doing anything with their college degree, and that it was a waste of time. Since there is so much demand, and competition for jobs, college is getting a bad reputation. The negative…
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Ushering in the New Year with a Prosperous Mindset Amidst the sea of complaints about the notorious 2016, it seemed like many people had a rough ride. My Facebook timeline was flooded with post after post venting their frustrations: “F$%^& 2016”. “2016 has been the worst year ever”. “I can’t wait for 2016 to be…
The pursuit of a fulfilling career is an ongoing endeavor, demanding continuous effort and resilience. It involves a dynamic interplay between opportunities and setbacks. There is a little saying I have: When you figure out X, you can carry the one to a better place. -LaTron In other words, individuals with the right tools and…
We must accept the fact that everyone will not cheer for us. This is fine and dandy. Everyone does not believe in sharing in your achievements, or giving credit where it is due. This because it can give rise to their own insecurities and faulty feelings of self worth. Also, too many people only support…
On September 3rd, I went to my first Virginia Tech Football game ever. I was so excited to experience this for the first time. Not to mention, we won! This was the icing on the cake for a wonderful experience. While I was at the university, I was always involved in some other activity and…
