Black media is an American gem. These outlets have delivered an important perspective and have served as the archives of our accomplishments. There are only a few, national, black-owned publications out there. One of the most noted, is Black Enterprise. I bring on my friend Alfred Edmond Jr. We’ve been friends for more than a decade…and yes, we met on Twitter. We talk about the importance of legacies…
If you haven’t figured out that you can’t get very far doing it alone, I’m here to tell you that it helps to have a robust personal board of directors specific to your journey. I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not only want to share with you, but I need you to support his new podcast. Not the…
Silly season arrived early, hasn’t it? In fact, it came and never left in 2016. I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and the importance of having everyday people involved in the political dialogue. It’s all about the culture of politics and what it takes to cover…
Really rich conversation with Candace Peterson, global practice lead for consumer and brand for FleishmanHillard on their podcast #BackofNapkin about #personalbranding and #authenticity. Thanks for having me! #executivecoach #businesscoach LISTEN:
Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn’t confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word “ad” in exchange for dollars from some brand. I’m telling you that you have social real estate…social capital that you should take seriously. Don’t want to take it from me? Take it from LinkedIn heavy-weight, social media trainer and personal branding expert Cher Jones.…
This’ll be fun! I get to chop it up with FleishmanHillard’s global consumer marketing lead Candace Peterson on the agency’s podcast next week! Thank you for the invitation! They want to discuss authenticity in marketing. Should be a rich discussion! Glad to be a proud FH alumna. #coach #integratedmatketing
There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions–from college to pros–from pros to an afterlife in business–and she is a clinical psychologist. She also specializes in military transitions. This fascinating conversation with my friend Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks is worth a listen on Thursday. What can you learn from this discussion? You may be surprised. You won’t want…
Are you a Black Woman in Corporate America, navigating the workplace and trying to break into senior leadership? Painfully aware of your double outsider status? Just not getting the support of so-called “allies” when you need it most? What if you could gather women just like you from various industries, companies, disciplines to bring their collective minds together to hack your challenges around microaggressions, building and activating your…
Don’t knock the hustle. Monetize it. Excited to announce I’ll be coaching at FWD – @blackenterprise’s newest event for creators, founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs! Join me, John Henry, Karen Civil, Ryan Leslie, Wendy Williams in Charlotte June 19-22 at #BEintheQC Save $100 on registration with my code FWD19LMS http://bit.ly/FWD19LMS Look for me on upcoming BE IG or FB Live sessions to get a sneak preview…
There’s money on Facebook. Have you found it yet? Folks swear by the FB groups. Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta. She’s been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques. Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there. Are you one?