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Mar 17, 2022
First Black Woman Fortune 500 CEO Says ‘Being The Minority’ Can Be A Career Advantage
Ursula Burns’ offers better advice for women in business than other moguls by leaning into her marginalized identity.
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Money & Career
Dec 19, 2019
Bag Secured: Money Lessons From Cardi B
The rapper, actress and personality is absolutely intentional when it comes to her career and finances
Money & Career
Dec 19, 2019
Is Atlanta the Next Black Business Hub?
If you ask Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms: Absolutely
Money & Career
Dec 19, 2019
These Tips Will Help You Take Control Of Your Money In The New Year
If you’re someone who thrives on symbolic beginnings, then let the first quarter of 2020 inspire you
Money & Career
Dec 19, 2019
This Founder Tells Us How She Went From Layoff To Big Payoff
Skai Blue Media founder Rakia Reynolds understands that the right attitude can turn a tough situation into a prosperous business
Money & Career
Dec 19, 2019
Meet 5 Black Women Who Are Making A Splash In The Art World
And no, they aren’t artists
Money & Career
Dec 19, 2019
Want To Level Up Your Career In 2020? Then Learn A New Skill
Three women share how stepping outside of their regular jobs to learn something new helped them further their career
Money & Career
Dec 5, 2019
#BlackGirlExcellence: Meet The Former Secret Service Agent To The Obamas Who Launched Her Own Security Company
Read Holli Draines's inspiring story and meet more Black women who are breaking the mold at the ESSENCE+New Voices Entrepreneur Summit in ATL this December!
Lifestyle
Dec 5, 2019
Are you Ready to Start a Business?
"Despite the difficulty of the journey, it’s one of the few paths that can deliver you true economic freedom," says Founders of Color, CEO Kelly Burton
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Culture
Jul 12, 2018
The Power Of The Black Woman's Dollar: 5 Simple Tips To Help You Realize The True Value Of Your Money
Chase Executive Thasunda Duckett, author Luvvie Ajayi, and Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price share surefire steps you can take in your everyday life to improve your financial health on the ESSENCE Festival Empowerment stage.
Entrepreneurship
Jun 8, 2018
Carol's Daughter Founder Lisa Price Shares Crucial Self-Care Advice For Women Entrepreneurs – 'You Can't Do Everything All The Time'
The 2018 ESSENCE Festival speaker emphasized the importance of entrepreneurs prioritizing their own well-being during the 5th annual ColorComm conference.
Money & Career
Feb 13, 2018
The Boss Lady Project: Bio-Medical Engineer Dr. Reates Curry Brings A Young Student Into Her World
Watch engineer Dr. Reates Curry teach 17-year-old Marianna Campbell all about bio-medical engineering at the Ford Motor Company.
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Women Lets Win
Sep 7, 2018
What It Means If You’re Code-Switching in the Workplace
Changing your hair or speaking in your "work voice" with colleagues just to fit in at work?
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Sep 7, 2018
Three Black Millennial Women Share Why They Quit Their Successful Jobs to Launch Startups
These three founders are a force to be reckoned with, and for ESSENCE, they share their personal challenges, adversities, and most importantly what keeps them going.
Women Lets Win
Aug 28, 2018
Why Not Having a Mentor is Costing You Money
Your career success is not just based on your own merit — but of those who invest in, believe in, and sponsor you.
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Aug 20, 2018
Bounce Back, Sis! Here’s What To Do Next When You’ve Been Fired
There's life after being let go. Here are some vital steps to make your unemployment a lot easier to go through and tips on how to win at your next move.