Diversity in tech (or the lack thereof) has become a priority conversation in the halls of silicon valley and college campuses across the country. The fact that the boards and corporate staff of many tech organizations like Apple and Google lack true diverse representation is big...
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Capella University. Entrepreneurs are a special breed of people. We go big, we go hard, and we don't quit. Ok, sometimes we do quit, but it is usually just to refocus our attention on...
The best business leaders know success can't be solely measured by the number of zeros on a balance statement at the end of the month. In 2014, entrepreneur Joey Womack launched a socially conscious organization with this in mind. Co-founder of Amplify 4 Good an...
Most people only wear 20 percent of the clothes in their closets; leaving the rest to collect dust or languish in the “one day soon” pile. Rather than ignore the excess (like so many of us do), Linda Lightman figured out how to turn cluttered...
It’s hard not to be inspired by Tristan Walker’s vision instantly. Just scrolling his Walker and Company website leaves you feeling that, this guy gets it. A company with the mission of “making health and beauty simple for people of color” doesn’t rely on flash...
Is it just me or do the years seem to fly by faster the older you get? I honestly feel that the time between taking my holiday decor down and putting them back up is like a month. Even though the time may appear to flow...
With women starting more that 1,288 new companies each day, it is no wonder that they’re rewriting the rules on business and success. Dress For Success (DFS), the international organization that helps women gain economic independence through mentorship, job training, financial literacy and professional attire,...
My great grandmother once told me, “every opportunity in life will teach you something new or help you get where you’re going.” She always spoke the truth and although her home spun honesty wasn’t always universally appreciated (that’s family for you), this life lesson has...
Danny Meyer, CEO of the Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) just announced that he is eliminating the practice of tipping at his 13 popular restaurants starting next year. The move would affect more than 1800 workers by raising their wages for both front of house staff like...
It may be time to say an unofficial goodbye to summer, but don't get all sullen yet. With the start of fall comes New York Fashion Week (NYFW), where well-established and up and coming designers focus our attention on the looks for spring and summer...