Legal Breakdowns of the Hottest Entertainment and Celebrity Drama Last week Robin Thicke, Pharrell and T.I. filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles for a declaratory judgment ruling that the highly popular song of this summer, “Blurred Lines”, does not infringe upon Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up” and Funkadelic’s “Sexy Ways.” As both the […]

I can’t be the only one who goes into my app store and then immediately leaves because there’s just way too many apps, categories and testimonials! This makes it difficult to see what’s new and what is an absolute must-have! Must Read: 4 Tips To Getting A Job Via Social Media #TeamBeautiful did the work […]

Ashley Derby had the kind of career path that many dream about but never get to walk. When she was 15, she started working at her local Chik-Fil-A, now, 28-years-old and a Spelman graduate, Ashley owns and operates her own chain on the University of Southern California campus! Must Read: Natasha R.W. Eldridge Champions Being […]

Are you officially tired of the monotony of your typical 9 to 5 work day? Have you been laid off or underemployed for years with no real plan on your next career goal, plan or opportunity? If so, you are not alone. Many working women who are seeking “alternative” employment, looking to make additional income […]

I consider it a blessing to have been raised by a mother who has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 35 years. She started out as a Vista Volunteer for United Way in Norfolk, Virginia and has managed to work her way up to Senior VP of Community Engagement and Alignment for United Way […]

I want to be completely honest about something. I have the hardest time purchasing clothes for work. I can go into a shop or boutique and pick out and purchase the cutest little black dress, but when it comes to selecting suits and other more office appropriate attire, I fall completely short and it’s because […]

Believe it or not, even in this time of financial uncertainty, some of you may be facing a very stressful decision as it relates to employment. If you are one of the lucky ones who is not only employed on a full time basis, but also presented with two possible job offers on top of […]

Name: Areva Martin, Esq. Occupation: Managing and Founding Partner, Martin & Martin, LLP CEO, The Areva Martin Company Title: President/Founder Special Needs Network, Inc. Attorney, Author, On Air Legal Expert & Host Education: Honors graduate from University of Chicago and Harvard Law School Previous Job experience: Associate Attorney Hughes Hubbard & Reed Briefly describe your […]

Mother and daughter duo, Stacia Pierce and Ariana Pierce have taken on the entrepreneurial world together through their efforts in beauty, life and career coaching. Take a look into their current efforts and what led them to pursue paths to self-employment together! Name: Stacia Pierce Occupation: Success and Business Coach and LifeCoach2Women.com Education: Doctorate of […]

As you stand in the elevator, smiling and giggling with your co-worker, think about the consequences. In that moment, the attention is appreciated and fairly innocent… until the opportunity to take things further presents itself. Let’s face it, the workplace is your second home. And, we’ve all heard of the terms “work boyfriend” or “work […]

As a youngster, I went to my mother’s job just about every day. Her office was only a couple of blocks from my school, so once my ex-curricular activities wrapped up, I would walk to her office and sit and wait for her until it was time to go home. All of her staff and […]

When you’re working at Def Jam as a Senior Director of Marketing and your assignment is a backpacking-wearing, teddy bear loving “College Dropout” named Kanye West, you have no choice but to get that work! And that’s just what Shante Bacon did! Shante has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, often gathering inspiration from her mother, […]