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Remember when you were a little kid and people would ask you: What do you want to be when you grow up? I do. I remember saying things like a clown, a teacher, an actress. Yes, naivety ruled my world then however my passion and belief in achieving these things was genuine. So much so […]

I decided to quit my job because… I realized it was the ideal time to take a bet on me! It was the perfect time in my life to assume the risks of being an entrepreneur. My strengths, passion and background made me well-positioned to own and operate a successful business and reap the rewards. I […]

Olivia Scott-Perkins is the perfect example of what a thriving Woman In The Workplace is. The former CMO of Carol’s Daughter, Vice President of Alliances at Live Nation, Associate Publisher of VIBE Magazine, and current Adjunct Marketing Professor at New York University, recently launched Omerge Alliances, an integrated marketing communications consultancy dedicated to independent video, film […]

Title: Marketing & Event Coordinator, Chicago Sky, WNBA Education: Masters of Science- Sport Management; B.S. Family Consumer Science Speciality: Fashion Merchandising; Associates in Management, Western Illinois University; Study Abroad, Richmond University, London Previous Job Experience: St. Louis Rams Community Relations Intern, Peoria Rivermen Hockey Intern, Professional Basketball Player Overseas As the Marketing & Event Coordinator for The Chicago […]

Resumes and job hunting go hand in hand, it has been that way for years. However, when it comes to having a career (not just a job) it may be time for you to cast your resume in a supporting role and leave the lead to your own storytelling skills. See, a good resume is […]

Remember when you were a little kid and people would ask you: What do you want to be when you grow up? I do. I remember saying things like a clown, a teacher, an actress. Yes, naivety ruled my world then however my passion and belief in achieving these things were genuine. So much so […]

Sanya Richard-Ross arrives at our offices surprisingly dressed down. Considering this is the girl who won her Gold medal race in gold Chanel earrings, I was expecting a decked-out display of her personal fashions. Instead, she’s dressed in a chic but simple designer blouse by Primary, leggings and Chanel sandals–it’s easy and effortlessly stylish. She’s […]

Remember when you were a little kid and people would ask you: What do you want to be when you grow up? I do. I remember saying things like a clown, a teacher, an actress. Yes, naivety ruled my world then however my passion and belief in achieving these things was genuine. So much so […]

In times like these, no job is guaranteed. Life is already tough as it is, but there aren’t too many things that can make you feel worse than being laid off or fired. I remember being laid of for the first time in my life. I sat across from my boss thinking that we were […]

If your 20s are all about figuring out what you want to be, then your 30’s are all about figuring out where you need to be– literally.  The phrase “working the room” is often used in reference to the professional networking behavior of meeting, greeting, and connecting with as many people in a room as […]

What stops most people from actually pursuing their passion is the fact that they need a paycheck to actually sustain themselves. At every turn, I hear advice recommending that we all simply figure out our gift, follow this passion and everything else will fall into place. I believe, however, that there is a fundamental step […]

There’s a sentimental old ballad from the sixties performed by Peggy Lee called Is That All There Is? In it she sings about the disappointments of childhood, the heartbreak of young love and the grim adult realization that the things we strive for in life rarely turn out as planned. Even the notion of having […]