It’s the Same Clarion Call Each Year…and It is Tiring
In 2021, it was August 13. This year, it was September 21. What’s the “it” to which I am referring: the day we call, “Black Women’s Equal Pay Day.” This day represents how long it takes many Black women to earn what a white, non-Hispanic man earned in the...
The Unusual Power of These Two Words, “It Depends”
I spent my end of Summer holiday in Merida, Mexico. A beautiful, historic place I’ve been describing as a big city with a sophisticated, small-town feel. Since returning, I’ve been reflecting on my trip…a lot! And not simply because I had a wonderful time and intend...
I Have More Than 3.2 Million Reasons to Support Capitalism
Did you know August is National Black Business Month? In 2004, Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton started this annual month-long event of recognition to, “drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African-American businesses.” That 2.6...
The Time is Always Right to Bet on Yourself
I am about to make a connection that may seem odd. But bear with me, because the purpose is to remind you of the power of you and your brand. First, a few questions: What do you want to be known for?Do you ever experience professional envy? How do you tend...
It’s a Very Underrated Emotion of Money: Joy
Last month, I shared an observation: That you couldn’t turn on the news or scroll social media without hearing or reading the word “recession.” You still can’t. This, despite the Fed’s most recent interest rate hike designed to tame...
