Like many working adults, I attended classes in the evening while pursuing my Master’s degree in Social Work. There were very few men in my courses. I don’t remember the gentleman’s name or the class we were taking together but there was a discussion about our career goals. While many female come classmates expected to […]
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Packaged For Success™ is not just a portfolio development program – it is a brand – my lifestyle. I founded The Teen Toolbox because I am my client. Through the Packaged For Success Program I deliver the customer service and support that I wanted to receive. I created programs and workshops that were not
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Packaged is a common theme in my programs, services, and blog posts — Packaged For Success™, Pack-A-Purse. Being ready and/or prepared is a common theme in my life. I think it’s part of my DNA. I’m drawn to news stories and movies where people survive for days in the wilderness or in a blizzard. I
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Humans are social beings. We are meant to be connected. Whom we are connected to and how we are connected to them is crucial. Often times our relationships play an important role in our success or failure. • About 48% of job-seekers obtain employment through referrals from people they know – networking with friends, colleagues,
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In 2009, I spent weeks talking to my girls group about teen dating violence when Chris Brown assaulted Rihanna. A couple weeks ago a teen mother in Prince George’s County was killed by the father of her child who then took his own life. Last week, I dialogued with adults about the “Chris Brown can
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When you visit a kindergarten classroom what do you see? You see student’s work all over the walls. When you enter a dentist’s office you generally find a variety of magazines and pictures of healthy mouths. When you walk into a teen health clinic you expect to see pamphlets and brochures related to health issues
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I posted a status on my social media accounts a few days ago that read, “A degree can’t produce passion, compassion, and integrity.” I received quite a few “Likes”, retweets, and interesting comments. The responses I received made me really think about what that statement means to me and led me to write this blog
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