The sad reality about today’s society is that people approach everything with a competitive mindset. What’s even more unfortunate is that this often the stereotype for women of color. If someone else is making moves, you’ll automatically find yourself wanting to outdo them. While this approach might have worked during your school days, it’s not applicable in […]
For a long time, I used to find myself feeling like once I graduated from college, especially in professional settings, people didn’t have my back. I spent a lot of time thinking that something was wrong with me, too. It was this unsettling feeling that because I was “grown” that I was supposed to have […]
This week we’re going to try a little something different. Instead of me as the host, I’m going to be the guest! I was featured on the Mentor Select Podcasts hosted by Derrich Phillips. We talked about how mentorship has played an important role in my life, as well as leading with passion and purpose. More ways […]
It’s an extra special Thursday because… we are celebrating the end of palindromes week (and it’s my late grandfather’s birthday). This week we will answer another question from one of our fam, Mel, who asks for advice for someone considering entrepreneurship. Here are a few things for you to consider when thinking about moving into entrepreneurship. More […]
Are you a square peg trying to fit into the round hole that is conventional success? Are you doing what you were made to do? Part of being a first gen is taking the path of uncertainty. And if you can start to normalize the unconventional path, it starts to seem a little less scary. Ayeesha’s path […]
