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The Chicago Innovation Awards celebrated 15 years showcasing startups and the entrepreneurs based in Chicago making it one of the hottest startup scenes, second only to New York. Tuesday night 25 Chicago companies and 3 neighborhood organizations leading in innovation were honored. For more, read Read More …
Hidden Figures is a book by Margot Lee Shetterly turned into a movie based on the story of black women working at NASA in the 1950s space race between the US and the former Soviet Union (USSR). Representation matters! As a young girl, I remember that my Read More …
Three years ago, someone gifted me a copy of The Alchemist saying that it would change my life. I did not read it until this weekend. Five years ago, I embarked on my own Santiago-esque journey leaving Chicago and the law to pursue my dream Read More …
The first thing you notice when meeting Paola Delgado, owner and founder of Mujus, is her effervescent personality. She is excited to tell you about her product, its origin and the dedicated artisans that work for her. It is clear this is no sales pitch. Read More …
Our economy has not fully recovered from the 2008 recession. College graduates vented their frustration about the inability to attain the American dream in the #OccupyWallStreet movement. Unfortunately, student loan debt is making college graduates indentured servants. Now more than ever, kids and teens need Read More …
Too often we delay discussion of a will. It’s as if the “boogeyman” will come if we talk it. However, having a will, guardianship or trust does the exact opposite. They serve to safeguard our standard of living and quality of life “just in case” Read More …
This interview originally appeared on Mr. Refined Lifestyle Magazine, where Ronda is a contributing writer. She is the President and CEO of 5001 FLAVORS and Harlem Haberdashery. She is a pioneer in couture urban fashion. If Jacob the Jeweler is the first stop for hip hop artists Read More …
In light of yesterday’s post, Branching Out in the Unhappiest City, I offer you opinions from some local papers. From the Gothamist, my favorite response to the news because it is such a New York one: http://gothamist.com/2014/07/23/nyc_unhappy_up_yours.php From the New York Magazine, let’s think about this Read More …
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” My journey seems to always veer towards the road less travel, which to my dismay is fraught with many pot holes and detours. My original vision was that writing would be the foundation, opening Read More …
No journey is without difficulty. “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” There are two recurring themes that I have learned from my journey trying to transition from attorney to published author. First, there will be more failures than successes. However, Read More …
A rolling stone gathers no moss. I guess that has been my motto since graduating college. My journey to NYC is as important as what has happened since my arrival. Born and raised in Chicago, I followed sunshine to Los Angeles after college. I spent Read More …
I was the speaker, but I walked away inspired by the stories and encouragement from other women. There was an interest in my notes. Below is my speaker notes/transcript. Thank you Caroline and Melissa for founding 3WCircle. Daphne @SuiteThreeOhSix is a food goddess! I never Read More …