“There are years that ask questions and years that answer,” says Zora Neale Hurston. I’m not sure about you but I’m hoping 2022 will be a year of answers. For example, over the last four years, several life-changing moments have occurred causing me to question many things. It’s a list Read more…
These are a few of my favorite things. Do you recognize these song lyrics? As we begin to wind down 2021, I’ve been blogging about my favorite tools, resources, and experts across my three blog themes. To date, we’ve covered branding and inclusion. To close the series out, we’re talking Read more…
For a whole world of reasons, organizations and people are focused on building an inclusive community in the workplace. Are we late to the game? You bet. Is it a long haul? You bet. Self-education and sustainable change require consistency. However, it begins with a single committed step forward. To Read more…
The branding universe is a big one. There’s certainly no shortage of resources, thought leaders, or online courses to navigate. I’ve been fortunate to work in this space for 20+ years. And I’ve blogged about best practices almost half of that time. As we begin to wind down 2021, I’m Read more…
According to CNBC, Gen X is experiencing ageism as they look for work post COVID. This includes job seekers aged 45 and older. As a Gen Xer, I found this shocking. And yet, not so much. According to a study conducted by Generation, a nonprofit employment organization, their findings also Read more…
Online opportunities for learning reached new heights as we moved through COVID. I had three amazing experiences I wanted to share. All focus on fostering inclusion in the workplace and designing inclusive marketing. When your business and brand embrace inclusion, you’ll build the bottom line. Go here to learn more Read more…
Digital marketing and digital branding are two terms often batted around and defined differently depending on who you talk to. Recently, I read 99designs’ definition of digital branding as “how you design and build your brand online through websites, apps, social media, video and more.” I agree 100% and in Read more…
Nine months ago I wrote a blog post entitled, “#BlackLivesMatter: One woman’s call to action for white people to listen, read, study and learn.” I clearly understood it was a delicate space after the death of George Floyd. As a result, I’ve been on a one woman crusade to learn Read more…
Typically, my first post of the new year is about the word I choose to guide my thoughts and efforts moving forward. For 2021, I’m actionating! Last year, my word was Manifest. I can easily say it was a tough year for the world, and particularly our nation. In hindsight, Read more…
As we encountered and subsequently plunged into 2020 survival mode, we faced a health pandemic, an economic downturn and a racial divide. If you’re like me, you began to question your purpose and presence on earth, and search for mental clarity as well. In his song, “lt’s Always Better When Read more…
