Recently I worked with a leadership team of 30 people – comprised of 10 women and 20 men. An all-too-familiar pattern emerged in their 360-degree leadership assessments. The women were consistently rated…
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Let’s get real—2025 is just around the corner, and if you’re still thinking you can sit in your cozy little bubble of expertise, quietly waiting for the world to come knocking, let…
Six Key Ways Entrepreneurship Can Unlock Financial Freedom for Women In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful vehicle for women seeking financial freedom. It offers a…
Last year in the U.S., more than 5.4 million new businesses were started, a 37 percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2019 (Center for American Progress Action Fund, 2024). The…
Emotions are Data: Transforming Workplace Culture I have been reflecting on why companies over the last few years have seen an increase in turnover rate, an inability to attract talent, and a…
The emphasis on positivity often overshadows the reality of human emotions in the workplace. Staff are encouraged to focus on the sunny side of things, leaving little room for the more challenging…
In the realm of workplace culture, certain metaphors have held too much power — none more than the notion of an organization as a “family.” But that seemingly benign analogy is not…
The workforce landscape is changing. A new generation is taking center stage, bringing with them a demand for well-being, belonging, and trust in the workplace. No longer mere suggestions, these elements will…
In the world of PR and publicity, it’s easy to be swept away by the allure of glitz and glamour. But beyond the flashy headlines and the allure of red carpet events…
Ever feel like you’re shouting into the void, hoping someone will notice? Welcome to the club! Getting noticed can feel like an uphill battle in a world buzzing with activity. But fear…
Beyond Clicks: The Journey to Becoming Google Famous Famous for what you ask? Well, not just your everyday, run-of-the-mill kind of fame, but Google fame – the kind that makes you the go-to…
In a world where glass ceilings are shattered daily, women entrepreneurs are taking charge, blazing trails, and leaving their indelible mark on the business landscape. Yet, even in the era of #GirlBoss and #WomenInBusiness,…
The Tax Tug-of-War: Mind Your Business, Ladies! Taxes – a subject that manages to strike fear in the hearts of many. Yet, it’s an unavoidable part of life. Ladies, it’s time to…
As a female entrepreneur, the legal aspects of running a business can feel like a daunting and complicated code that only lawyers and experts can decipher. But fear not! With a bit…
Muffin Minders: Applying Baking Techniques to Personal and Business Success As women, we all know the joy of indulging in the delightful process of baking a batch of scrumptious muffins.…
Comeback Year Hey Sis, This is your Year! The year of opportunity, possibilities, and prosperity. You’re more than just a mother, friend, girlfriend, wife, daughter, and sister but you’re a boss with…
The Power of Pausing The day-to-day movements of working, parenting, being a wife, and a friend, taking care of the home, and then trying to find some time for yourself can appear…
Pressing Forward We all endure difficulties at some point in our life. There are times in our lives when we’re confronted with situations that are difficult, unfair, and tiring. I like to…
Author and Educator, Sierrah Chavis has blazed a path to champion youth and empower women to strive to be reach their highest potential in success, healing and self-discovery. As an advocate and…
Why Not Me At some point in our life, we begin to doubt our worth and value to the world; we see this in the job we’re considering applying for, the relationships…