Are You Making Money?
Being in business is one thing; staying in business is something else entirely. Staying in business will be determined by how much money you bring in, how much you actually get to keep, and how well you manage it.
At the end of the day, business is...
Dionna Rojas-Orta
Title: Independent Wellness Advocate
Company: doTERRA
Founded in 2008, doTERRA was built on the mission of sharing the highest quality essential oils with the world. Having seen for themselves the incredible benefits that can be had from using these precious resources, a group of healthcare and business professionals set out...
Do you know what information is on your desk? Do you have documents that should have been answered, hidden somewhere under a pile? Generally, you’ll find yourself with a messy desk because you have no system in place. Here are some tips to overcome the barrage of papers covering your...
The COVID-19 global pandemic shutdown has been a wake-up call in everyone’s life. We all had different plans and visions to see through the New Year 2020, but COVID-19 wasn’t one of them. Work-life has shifted tremendously, forcing everyone to explore remote work and virtual meeting capabilities. Many companies stepped...
The Grey-Haired Job Seeker
Don’t be discouraged, there is still hope if you are a fabulous, female over 50 and seeking employment. Some industries value the unique experience, the work ethics and drive that a woman of a certain age undoubtedly brings to the world of employment. During our recent...
Step out of the Shoebox: Simple Tips to Organize Your Receipts
by Peggy Duncan
When I started my business 14 years ago, as part of the Accounting section of my filing system, I had a folder for each vendor I paid regularly (e.g., gas, light, office supplies). When I found myself...
It means the freedom to set your own hours, to work closely with clients, to be your own boss and have greater control over your career.
According to Forbes, there are 53 million freelancers in America today, and by 2020, it's estimated that half of the workforce will be doing...
After successfully raising over $23K on Kickstarter, entrepreneur Jeneba Barrie has officially launched her line of diverse and inclusive luxury skin-tone (nude) shoes. The Jeneba Barrie Nude Footwear collection is dedicated to redefining the meaning of "nude" shoes from one or two shades of beige to colors that actually match the wearer's skin-tone. The...
Start paying closer attention to the people who are doing the things that you want to do.
A friend and I were having a conversation about people not following their dreams. She said today there is really no excuse for people not doing the things that they really want to...
Is Your Net Working?
By Ola R. Jackson
With all the networking seminars, summits, workshops and conferences being held throughout the country, I still find myself asking if some people really understand what networking is all about.
I believe that networking is about formulating mutual relationships, not getting into a relationship simply...
By Denise Turney
Speaking in public is an effective way to grow your career or your business. For entrepreneurs, the right presentation can create enthusiasm in listeners that generates word-of-mouth buzz about you, your products and/or services. You will build trust in listeners if you deliver your message with confidence....
Dionna Rojas-Orta
CEO & Cultural Awareness Trainer
Safe Space Communications
How many years have you been in your industry?
I have been in the Human Service field for 24 years. My experience included working in the earlier years as a paraprofessional at the Western PA School for Blind Children then shifting into the...
LaKeisha Wolf, Artist & Entrepreneur
How many years have you been in your industry?
16 years as a natural care product “mixologist” and healing arts practitioner.
10 years in non-profit management.
What has been your greatest inspiration? Mother Earth. My connection to nature and all that is; and the knowledge that all...
Donna Baxter Porcher
Founder & CEO
Soul Pitt Media
What has been your greatest inspiration?
I often think, what if our ancestors had access to what we have now? My motto has been "get online or get left behind", but additionally, it’s also about the quality of your engagement when you're on there. Who knew...
