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Used correctly, Linkedin can serve as the catalyst that initiates the transition to the next phase of your career. The free members-only service (there is a premium version too) can eliminate the barriers that stand between you, prospective employers, colleagues, clients and mentors. But a good Linkedin connection begins with the invitation. After you’ve identified someone that you’d like… Continue Reading
Last year around this time I watched a mini doc about Mr. Chow’s search for perfection called Mr. Chow’s Symphony. I usually gravitate toward eccentric entrepreneurs because I’m curious about how they’ve built their brands. And aside from seeing the inner workings of Mr. Chow’s restaurant empire, he said something during the film that triggered an… Continue Reading
The 2012 holiday shopping season is here! And if you’re anything like me then you’ve only just begun thinking about a plan of action and making a list of who’s getting what this year. And because I wanted to make your (and any of my friends/family that may be reading this) lives easier, I’ve prepared a gift… Continue Reading
Sheila C. Johnson has built an empire and living legacy that is more than worthy of the accolades and positive adjectives that are so often used in her presence. That legacy includes co-founding BET, running Salamander Hospitality’s bevy of hotels and resorts, producing prominent documentary and feature-length films (she’s currently an executive producer for Lee Daniel’s feature filmThe… Continue Reading
by Cortney Cleveland Twitter can be an effective tool for both journalists and PR professionals. Most journalists use the social network to promote their work and look for new story ideas, creating a huge opportunity for savvy publicists to get out of the great email inbox abyss and onto their radar. And with the fast-paced… Continue Reading
Wilhemina International, primarily known for breeding top models, has been on an acquisition spree to beef up it’s artist management division. Their newest client is the ridiculously-talented trouble magnet Chris Brown. The partnership, as reported by WWD, will focus on securing endorsements and licensing deals with lifestyle brands in the fashion and beauty categories. It’s been… Continue Reading
They say that everything happens for a reason, but for Tasha Burton that statement couldn’t be closer to the truth. In 2009, while working full-time in the psychiatry department at the School of Medicine at Washington University, Tasha began to mix store-bought shea butter with a curated cocktail of oils to create a product that… Continue Reading
When I tweeted this, it wasn’t a call to action for those who follow me on Twitter; it was for me. I’ve always wrestled with fear and doubt, but I’ve learned that these emotions are a distraction and can be extremely paralyzing if you’re not careful. Which is why my new motto is to try to… Continue Reading
Recently read ‘Starting a Business at 24 is Not Easy,’ on the Huffington Post about how Leslie Bradshaw and Jessie Thomas launched their data visualization firm JESS3 six years ago when they were in their 20s. As I read about their journey, I was reminded of my own. On January 1, 2013, I’ll be celebrating… Continue Reading
If you’ve been following me on twitter or around the blogosphere you may remember my work from SakitaHolley.com. It’s been a few months since that site went dark and I’m so excited to finally have a space to tell you what happened! Thinking of a Master Plan Around this time last year, I was experiencing… Continue Reading