She’s a serial entrepreneur, podcast host and author. And she’s determined to get people who have the money and mission to make “big leaps” in their entrepreneurial dreams in the right room. Basically, Lori Harder’s exactly who you want to run into in an elevator if you have a big

Every comment that includes “OK, boomer” or “These Gen Z slackers…” just proves that ageism is alive and well in 2024. Age stereotypes are a cross-generational problem that, despite anti-discrimination laws and policies, rears its head in companies of all sizes. Its ripple effects are especially felt among professional female

I’ve had five babies in nine years, and after each one I’ve faced a long emotional and physical recovery. Between rebuilding muscles and babying old injuries, it’s been a tough journey. I’ve tried many self-improvement hacks and ideas to stay on track during these foggy postpartum months—online food logs, detailed

Amanda Seales announced that she was recently diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum on social media and during her appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast. Seales, a comedian and actor, is in her early forties. Her discovering this information later in life is reflective of autism diagnoses

Resilience is often attributed to people who survive catastrophic events or manage extreme illnesses or other difficult situations. However, having resilience in the workplace can help you cope with stress, perform at your best and face challenges with confidence and poise.  Building resilience at work takes practice, but it can

Self-promotion doesn’t come naturally to all of us—especially if you’re an introvert or have had the virtue of modesty drummed into you since childhood. Yet making the most of casual connections is crucial to networking and success.  New research published in Scientific American expands upon one of the most cited

Each professional journey will look a little different, but today, we’ll discuss an integral part of any professional journey—giving and receiving employee and leader feedback. Feedback, when delivered correctly, can be one of the most powerful tools for growth. It helps us understand our strengths, highlights areas for improvement, and

We have now learned what caused the death of the late Academy Award-winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr, 87, who passed away last month. According to the report, the primary cause of death of the beloved actor was Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with atrial fibrillation as a contributing factor. Here

You probably already know that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a critical health concern for Black women because they disproportionately affect us. There are a few reasons for that: We have higher rates of specific diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis than white women. The CDC reported that Black

I was fortunate enough to chat with the award-winning journalist Natasha S. Alford about growing up in Syracuse, New York, as a child of Puerto Rican and Black heritage. Throughout her life, Alford has navigated biculturally, understanding how her background and skin tone were perceived in her upstate New York