The use of social media in today’s working environment is almost a necessity to stay on top of up to date trends, potential jobs and effective networking. LinkedIn, a social media engine utilized particularly for networking professionals, provides great benefits for its users and members. This hub is full of useful connections, which some have […]

During a recent investors event in NYC, the CEO of healthcare startup Kanteron Systems, Jorge Cortell decided to call out a group of women he’d spotted at the event who were wearing heels, thus creating a brand new type of shaming–stiletto shaming. Then he offered up this “creepshot” with the hashtag #BrainsNotRequired. https://twitter.com/jorgecortell/status/392776392750149632/photo/1 According to […]

Looking for a job is a job in and of itself. I do not know many people who actually enjoy the process of applying for multiple positions, only to be turned down or not receive a response altogether. Couple this angst with the state of the economy the past couple of years and you have […]

Name: Tamika Newhouse Occupation: Owner/Operator, Delphine Publications Previous Job Experience: Teacher HB: Briefly describe your day to day activities and responsibilities as an author and publisher. Tamika Newhouse: I usually rise to immediately power up my laptop to check emails. After eating breakfast and once I have answered as many emails as I can, I […]

According to a recent article published by the American Psychological Association, a man’s subconscious self-esteem is, in fact, affected by a female partner’s successes and failures. But wait…what does this actually mean? Based upon experiments related to the study, “Deep down, men may not bask in the glory of their successful wives or girlfriends. While […]

After the recession hit in 2008 and I was laid off, my desires shifted a bit when it came to my ideal working situation. To make ends meet, I would freelance and handle client matters by working from home. All I needed was my laptop, laser printer, cell phone and internet connection and I was […]

Emmanuelle Cuny-Diop started from the bottom and worked her way to the top of the corporate ladder. As an intern at Roc-a-fella records, Cuny-Diop rose through the ranks assisting the entire office and learning everything she could along the way. Her hard work and dedication paid off and now, Cuny-Diop is Vice President of Video Production at Atlantic […]

L O R I or Lady’s Owned Resource Index is a mobile app that finds local women businesses closest to you. This app intends to empower women-owned businesses by changing the point of purchase of potential customers. It’s obvious that women, especially American women make up the biggest portion of “buyers” or “purchasers” in the […]

We are currently living in an era where everybody wants to be a boss. Whether you work for a Fortune 500 company or work as an entrepreneur, your employees will certainly have an opinion about your leadership style and your personality. Must Read: If You’re Happy & You Know It: Majority Of Americans Dissatisfied At […]

Violence in the workplace has unfortunately been thrust into the spotlight recently more than we care to imagine.  Events such as the Capitol Hill shooting, the shooting at the  Washington, D.C. Navy Yard and a shooting near Roosevelt Field in New York by a disgruntled former employee remind us that safety at work can sometimes […]

Name: Marlen Bodden Occupation: Author, Roatan Hall, LLC and Attorney, The Legal Aid Society (NYC) Education: Tufts University; New York University School of Law; 2012 Honorary Doctor of Laws – University of Rhode Island Previous Job experience: Attorney, The Legal Aid Society (NYC) HelloBeautiful: Briefly describe your day to day activities and responsibilities as an […]

It should come as no surprise that the rate at which women-owned businesses are coming into fruition, continues to grow exponentially. Based upon the 2013 Women Owned Business Report, Commissioned by American Express Open, a summary of important trends amongst women-owned businesses from 1997 – 2013 was established. Must Read: Bad Kids Make Amazing Future […]