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It’s okay to be interrupted
(3-minute read) Okay, so it’s March 2020, my aunt passed away (not COVID-19 related), the pandemic hits the U.S. and we are ordered to shelter in place, my job issues a work-from-home (WFH) mandate for the foreseeable future, just as I was talking about career growth with my manager. I had no idea—like many of you—that two years later we would still be dealing with the effects of COVID-19…unexcepted deaths, illness, weight gain, anxiety, etc. My life had been interrupted. I got used to staying in the house day and night. It was all I wanted to do, even after the at-home mandate was lifted. I was used to going…
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How to take amazing photos using your iPhone
DIY photoshoot tips for content creators So, you’re scrolling down your TL double-tapping amazing photos and videos from your favorite content creators and brands and wishing you could afford hours-long photoshoots or fancy equipment. Well, stop wishing because you can absolutely create beautiful, high-quality, imagery. Whether you’re a content creator, influencer, small business, or entrepreneur creating great quality content could mean the difference between boosting engagement, increasing sales, gaining endorsements, and establishing your reputation…or not achieving anything of those benefits. Taking your photos If you have a smartphone, you’re halfway to achieving beautiful photos. I have an iPhone 11 so I’ll be advising based on that perspective. Here are a…
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How to stand out in a job interview
(3-minute read) 6 things that will differentiate you as a top candidate Great news! I recently landed a new position within my company and I want to share a few interview tips I’ve learned over the years that – I believe – have helped me secure this, and previous, roles. Listen, I get nervous just like anyone else going into an interview room but I’ve been fortunate to receive feedback from interviewers that has helped me differentiate myself as a valuable asset. Be authentic. I cannot stress this enough! As a personal brand ambassador, you all know how highly I rate the importance of being yourself. Even if you and…
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It’s half-time and you can still win the game
Yup, you guessed it, it’s that time of year again…half time! Everyone’s favorite part of the game. A time to take a breath, recharge, restrategize, reset expectations, and reenergize for the next half. I’m not even a football fanatic and you have to admit the analogy is pretty spot on. But seriously, it’s July—we are in the second half of 2021—and it’s time to do all those things. Reflect on the first half of this year, take inventory of your missteps, remember what worked, and get ready to get back out there and win the game. BTW, what is your game plan for the rest of 2021? Let me know…
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Chase Impact, Not Dollars
“Chase impact, not dollars” is something my boyfriend said to me a few months ago and it has stuck with me ever since. How many of us are ruled by the all-mighty-dollar as the ultimate prize at the end of this rat race? But then you look back over your life wondering what you have to really show for your time on this earth. Can you say you have left a legacy for the next generation and their generation? Look at Cicely Tyson or Chadwick Boseman. Yes, they were celebrities with wealth but the reason people remember them is not because they had x-amount of properties or this many dope…
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5 Ways to Stay Motivated
With all the things that we have to do on a daily basis—and the new stuff that gets added randomly—staying motivated is a job in and of itself. You start off excited, or at least determined, to check off those boxes but as time ticks by, and new challenge rise, that level of energy starts to wane. Suddenly, you have every excuse in the world to justify why something can’t get done. I don’t have the time; there aren’t enough resources to get this off the ground; I’m tired; I’ll do it tomorrow; I’m the only one who cares about this. Blah blah blah! Sound familiar? That squishy pink thing…
