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Why I Started a Business During Quarantine

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This Black Woman Architect Boldly Honors The Past While Mentoring A New Generation

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This Black Woman Marine Biologist Is Working To Make The World A Better Place

“From Hurricane Sandy affecting poor communities of color along New York City’s coastline to Caribbean islands needing access to healthy seafood after a storm, we need to have people at the table who understand the science,” says Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.
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This Entertainment Lawyer For Netflix Understands The Power Of Representation

At Netflix Alexis Tucker negotiates original series contracts for binge-worthy shows such as "Glow" and "Stranger Things" and production deals with talents like our favorite showrunner, Shonda Rhimes.
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Advice On Starting A Business Partnership With Someone Close To You

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4 Smart Ways To Spend Your Cash Right Now

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4 Money Lessons I'd Teach My 20-Year-Old Self

Lifelong financial habits millennials can put into place now.

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Ready to Dig Out of Student Loan Debt?

If you’re struggling to pay a heap of debt, here are some strategies to put in place.
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5 Ways Millennials Can Boost Their Credit Score

If your credit score needs a lift, bookmark these tips.
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Make Budgeting Your New BFF

Stop winging it when it comes to your cash flow. Instead, follow these tips to tighten up your money situation.

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Meet Diishan Imira, the Black Hair King of Silicon Valley

Imira is the CEO and co-founder of Mayvenn, a hair extension company that partners with stylists who serve as the salesforce for the hair extensions their clients buy.

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Where Does Our Money Go?

In a new survey on how you spend, save, invest and manage your assets, ESSENCE uncovers what you're really doing with your cash and the impact it's having on your fiscal fitness

By Tanisha A. Sykes  · Dec 15, 2014
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Last Chance for High Schoolers to Apply for the 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy

October 31 is the last chance for children ages 13-18 to receive this once-in-a lifetime opportunity at Walt Disney World Resort

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Black Women At Work

We hold positions from entry-level to the C-suite, but does our style of engagement help or hinder? ESSENCE's Black Women At Work study explores our modes of communication and their impact on our climb up the ladder.

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How to Shave $1,000 From Your Budget

Figure out how to trim the fat with these practical cues from Personal Finance Editor Tanisha A. Sykes.

By Tanisha A. Sykes  · Apr 14, 2014
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Lisa Nichols' 8 Tips to Living Your Dreams Out Loud

At the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy in Orlando this past weekend, the first thing that Breakthrough Specialist Lisa Nichols said to the audience of Dreamers’ parents and chaperones was this: “You don't get to live your dreams through your children, your spouse, your friends or your family. You don't get to put your dream on hold because you got hurt, you just don't. You're not too old, too tired or too broken to live a better life because you've tapped into your purpose.” It was a powerful message of empowerment and encouragement as tears flowed and dreams came into view. Here are few more of Nichols’ tips to help you reach your destiny.

By Tanisha A. Sykes  · Mar 17, 2014
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A Crash Course in Money and Power at the Disney Dreamers Academy

ESSENCE Senior Editor Tanisha A. Sykes gives students at the Disney Dreamers Academy some tips from her money and career toolkit.
By Tanisha A. Sykes  · Mar 13, 2014
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The Black Woman's Career Playbook: When You're The Boss

Black women are the fastest-growing subset of entrepreneurs in the U.S. In order to lead the way, we must be innovative drivers of business. Here are some ideas you can leverage to take your enterprise to new heights

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