If you know me then you know that I LOVE, LOVE New Edition. New Edition has provided the musical soundtrack of my life since Candy Girl was released by Streetwise Records on March 1, 1983. Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, and Ralph. Ronnie, Johnny, Ricky, Mike, and Ralph. Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, and Johnny Gill as […]
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7/4/18 – The day I wrote my resignation letter from the longest job I’ve ever held – exactly 11 years. It was also the absolute best job I’ve ever had while simultaneously being the worst job I’ve ever held. The BEST job I ever had because I absolutely loved my amazing team, the amazing teen
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Opening weekend for F9: The Fast Saga! The Fast and Furious Franchise is my favorite movie franchise – ever. I am a fan, fan. I absolutely love it. I still watch the movies on TV with commercials and On Demand even though I have movies 1-7 on DVD. I’m not really a movie buff. I’m
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Do you watch DIY Network? The Travel Channel? The Food Network? What these channels have in common is not just they are a part of Discovery, Inc., but also that they celebrate and promote a do-it-yourself agenda. There are times when it makes perfect sense to DIY specific areas. There are other times when you
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There are women of color in the workforce who are ambitious, motivated, and ready to level up. They have goals they want to reach and are committed to making a positive difference in this world. They are amazing at what they do. They are reliable problem-solvers – the “go to” women on their teams. They
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Wait – (v.) stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens What are you waiting for in order to move forward in your career? We are creatures of habit. We crave familiarity, safety, and security. Holding on miserably to safety and security can lead to settling and
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My truth – May was kind of a blur as the world opened back up and I unintentionally dumped my normal routine and took on a few tasks that took me a bit off course. That will NOT happen in June. This adjustment to this new phase of our new pandemic life is real!! Last
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I LOVE college students – teaching in the classroom and serving as an Internship Supervisor. I really miss doing both right now. Some of you may not understand this, but as an introvert and a creative, I need to miss my students LOL. I teach in the fall, use winter break to rejuvenate, then take
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Career Question: A woman earned her master’s degree in social work in 2020 but did not land a job in the field until almost a year later in 2021. She said her position is working with a specific population and a client disrespected her today. Her plan is to resign tomorrow. She stated clearly that
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“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” Fact: Remaining in your comfort zone for too long can stunt your career growth Your mindset is your collection of thoughts and beliefs that shape how you interpret and experience the world. Your mindset can predict your success in life. A fixed mindset keeps us trapped by fear and a
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