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How To Maintain Work-Life Balance When Self-Employed: Tips & Tactics

The workforce looks very different today than it did 10 years ago. Gone are the days of the traditional 9-to-5, and while remote work has been center stage since the pandemic, self-employment is also on the rise. With 16.75 million Americans—about 10 percent of the total workforce—self-employed in 2024, more

60+ Empathy Quotes to Inspire Understanding, Connection & Compassion

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, a quality that sets the foundation for meaningful relationships and compassionate leadership. Unlike sympathy, which acknowledges someone’s struggles from a distance, empathy involves stepping into their shoes to truly grasp their perspective. Empathy quotes can illuminate this concept

Is Pinterest Your Best TikTok Alternative?

The threatened TikTok ban left businesses scouring the Internet for a replacement at the start of 2025. Suddenly, platforms like RedNote, Lemon8 and Triller, which have been described as having “a similar functionality to Instagram and Pinterest,” gained recognition as TikTok alternatives.  But why not consider Pinterest itself?  Here’s how

From our CEO: Self-Transformation Is About Being True to You

I recently received a LinkedIn message from someone who knew me during my high school years congratulating me on my personal and professional achievements. However, their surprise was evident: “Wow, when did this ambitious side of you kick in? Who would have thought?” My reaction was a mix of pride

SUCCESS’ 2025 Women of Influence

In a world where we are experiencing so much change politically, economically, socially and in the consumer marketplace, there’s one constant that keeps us going: women. No matter what, women are rising to the occasion and paving a path for their successors. With grace and dignity, they conquer setbacks and