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Everyone Starts At Zero
December 28, 2008 I sent a Facebook message to a complete stranger and asked her if she'd be interested in having dinner with me. To my surprise, not only was she kind enough to say yes, she was also just as enthusiastic to meet me too. We're talking more than 10...
The Power of the Feminine Voice in History and How to Capture Your Own
As women, it can be particularly irksome when we see a list of the “world’s most famous speeches,” only to find that they’re given all by men. Too many of these male-dominated lists populate our search engine results, so we decided to dedicate much-needed space to...
The Simple Rule I Follow To Make The Most Out of My Mornings
I raise my vibration each morning. It's the only part of the day I have to myself, to be honest. Anything beyond that is filled with team meetings, zoom calls, client deliverables, and life's unexpected curveballs. In my own little world, before 9 am, time moves in...
How I Made It Through 2020: 4 Life-Changing Tips From A Millennial Woman Living with Depression
Leading up to New Years Day, I cried many nights. It is a challenge to identify whether or not it was the result of anxiousness or relief. To be quite honest, it is likely both. My moods shift day-to-day, minute-to-minute, and last year, at every turning point I was...
Why I Decided to Take A Leadership Course At Yale University
I can count on one hand how many times I've felt safe in a classroom environment. I noticed something was different about me in grade 5 when my teacher, Ms. Dianne, asked me to read out loud in front of a small group of students. I don't recall the name of the novel,...
10 Simple Business Strategies That Helped Me Earn A Multiple 6-Figure Income Last Year
A famous rapper once said, “mo’ money, mo’ problems.” But girl, when you have NO MONEY you’ve got even more shit to deal with. I started my first company at twenty-one years old; a decade ago. For the first six years, I made no dollar amount worth mentioning. I had...
Why Public Speaking Is Critical For Business Leaders
If the thought of public speaking makes you nervous, you’re definitely not alone. Many people share your fear. And you’d be really surprised to find out who some of those people are. Let me be the first to raise my hand. But imagine if I had chosen to remain silent....
How To Become An Autonomous Learner
Taking control of your knowledge will save you time, energy, and money. Here’s how. Getting a good education and finding success used to be synonymous. Our parents believed that real achievement was found by following the traditional educational path – going to school...
What I’ve Learned From My First Year As A Full-Time Entrepreneur
:: It's my one-year anniversary :: All month long I've been saying this out loud and coming to terms with the fact that I am doing this, for real. I quit my job in January 2019 after coming to my breaking point emotionally. I loved my corporate job as an Executive...