Should Love Trump Career? The answer to this question is yes. And no. Let me explain. You might be looking for me to give you a warm and fuzzy response like “follow your heart” or “love will make a way!” But I’m not going to give you that. You might be looking for me to give you an answer like “girl, get yo money! You don’t need a man.” I’m not going to give you … [Read more...]
Pamela El Named Chief Marketing Officer of NBA
The NBA recently announced that they have hired Pamela El as their new chief marketing officer. In her new role, that begins August 18th, El will be responsible for marketing and advertising for the NBA, WNBA, and NBA Development League. Pamela El is is not only the first woman to hold this position, but she is also the first African American placed in this role. El, … [Read more...]
Africa’s Version of “Sex in the City” is Changing the Narrative of the African Woman
There’s a wave of change happening. And it has everything to do with Africa...and Lupita Nyong’o...and Nollywood...and even Beyoncé and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Over the past few years, if you’ve been paying any attention to what’s going on in the world, then you’ve probably noticed that Africa—the continent—has been getting quite a bit of play lately. And not for the reasons … [Read more...]
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow: How Your Hairstyle Can Impact Your Employment
Do you think you hairstyle is preventing you from landing your dream job, or at the very least a job? This was a shared concern amongst a group of women who participated in a Georgia State University panel discussion titled “Black Women, Their Hair & The Work Place – A Dialogue.” During the discussion panel members discussed the belief hair texture of black women could … [Read more...]
Can You Have A Meaningful Career And Still Be A Great Mother?
We recently celebrated another Mother's Day, and we showered the mother figures in our lives with our appreciation for everything that they've done for us. From moms, grandmas, aunts, big mamas, and all the wonderful ladies in between, we recognized the sacrifices they gave in order to make us the people we are today. For some women, being a mother comes … [Read more...]
How To Pursue Your Career Without Losing Sight Of Your Marriage
by Jon Carroll When my wife Nkechi and I got married in 2002, we were both rising in our respective professions. She was working as an economist in New York and I was a classroom teacher in New Jersey. Both of us were following in the footsteps of our parents. Within a year of saying "I do", my wife decided that she had paid her dues as an economist long enough and … [Read more...]