JOURNEY SERIES INTERVIEWS
Journey Series: Alexandria Greene
Taking risks with your livelihood can be a terrifying prospect. But when you are ready, you are ready.
It you have been limited by your career label, it’s difficult to branch out and professionally redefine yourself. Sometimes it even means taking on lesser paying, lower-level jobs in order to re-position yourself for your dream job. It’s never too late to break free from your career label and take more strategic steps toward your dream career.
“Other duties as assigned” has taken on a life of its own in today’s workforce.
Choosing the right benefit plan is an important decision. Take your time and make sure that you are happy with your decision.
When does money not matter? You’ll know it in your gut. Cash should never compromise your state of mind.
Changing careers often means a change in salary. Sometimes that change is an increase, other times the change may mean a pay cut. Often, changing careers means relocating as well.
One of the biggest challenges for any company is the hiring process. Companies will go through and vet numerous resumes, host multiple rounds of interviews, and carefully select the right candidate to fill the position. The hiring process can easily take weeks or even months. For this reason, it is incredibly important for companies to retain their employees. In order to do this, they must assess the various reasons employees quit their jobs. Here are two major reasons employees quit their jobs and how to combat them.
Given the number of resumes that employer receive, potential employers often look for ways to screen potential employees before offering a face-to-face. Companies are turning to other methods of interviewing to find the best candidate for the role they are filling.
It’s no secret that women still face numerous obstacles in the workplace – juggling motherhood and career goals, working in male-dominated industries and spaces, and making ourselves heard. While there is an endless supply of business books written about how to succeed in a career, most of them are written by men and don’t address the challenges we might face. So here are 4 business books written by women for women that explore our unique obstacles and how to navigate them.
An anthem, a battle cry for civil rights, a call for respect: Aretha Franklin impacted it all. Her version of “Respect” energized empowering movements, driving feminism in-full-force. And although gone, her impact will last a lifetime.
Rihanna is a master of all trades. From winning Grammys to starting her own companies, bad girl Riri is taking the world by storm. By releasing Savage x Fenty, she is inspiring the world on what it means to be femme.
Rihanna, singer of bangin’ hits such as “Umbrella” and “S&M” (to name just a few), has told Trump to STFU when it comes to her music. Homegirl has backed up her words with action and the POTUS is now no longer able to play her music at his rallies. Even more artists should do the same.
Technology has changed the world for the better. Pearson states they want all students to be engaged in learning. However, when does it go too far and why does it only benefit specific schools?
As this year comes to a close, we can truly say the conversation surrounding mental health has grown substantially. Its has become more evident and vastly more universal, as various stars open up about their own struggles.
The Democratic Party did not win back the Senate, but there are other wins to celebrate. There was a large voter turnout, Dems won back the House, and there were victories both huge and small across the nation in terms of diversity and intersectionality.
Crazy Rich Asians has changed Hollywood forever, leaving an impact that is here to stay. The extravagant film has made a momentous movement in the industry, paving the way for not only the representation of the Asian culture, but also for the actors. And no matter what your prefered genre for films is, this is a must-see!
Forget about the Hallmark and Lifetime channels—Netflix is releasing some new holiday flicks that all have women leads. Santa won’t be in charge of the holidays this season, but rather the women who take the reins and control their own lives and Christmases. Let’s check out the fabulous ladies in these upcoming movies.
When I saw the trailer for Venom many moons ago, I was thrumming with excitement. When critics started tearing the movie apart symbiote-style, I was a bit let down that a movie with so much potential could fail so spectacularly. BUT, I saw the movie anyway and was pleasantly surprised. Spoilers for the movie Venom (2018).
When men are a dime a dozen, how do you know when you’ve caught a dime? You can spend your whole life trying find someone of value, or making yourself worth love. But at what cost? Getting lost in a sea of relationships can make them blur together, but true emotion without fear of missing out is priceless. Giving in doesn’t mean giving up, if you do it right.
We’ve all heard of the term “toxic relationships.” In the age of social media, you probably see it at least once a day. Most of us feel like we know what it means, but how do we identify it? And once you do, is there any way to fix it?
What do you do when your current monogamous relationship just isn’t working, but letting go doesn’t feel right, either? Perhaps, it’s time to consider other options. After two years of a serious, monogamous relationship, my partner and I recently decided to switch to open. Here’s how and why we knew it was right for us.
It may seem like common sense, but drinking water, eating right, and exercising are the key components to getting healthy and looking the part. People like to save summer body preparation for the start of the new year, but getting ahead of the game makes it easier to accomplish your goals and avoid the age-old trap of unfulfilled resolutions. Plus, starting early means less effort on your part, and who doesn’t like that?
Stress can be hard to manage, and even more so for women in a world structured by and for men. Therapy is one effective and even inexpensive method to help keep your mental health and stress levels in check.
Balmain has hired three new models for their upcoming fall line. Interestingly enough, they are all computer-generated imagery models. There is concern that CGI models are derailing the opportunity of real, human models; especially models of color, plus-size models, and others who do not fit the fashion industry's status quo.
Whether it was playing house, college, or doctor, we’ve always been fantasizing of a bigger, better life with more responsibilities. Being carefree isn’t on a child’s radar because they already are. The only thing left to do is dream. And now that we’re there, it’s clear the grass can only be greener on the other side if you mow, water, and tend to that lawn every single day.
When money was tight and school loans needed to be paid, I learned about egg donation for compensation. It only took around twenty self-administered injections, a minor surgery, and a few temporary sacrifices! Sounds scary, I know, but as it turns out, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
The Venus retrograde is a tempting time for old flames; take caution.
Perhaps the most recognizable trait in a Taurus is stubbornness — it is represented as the bull after all. Being in a relationship with a stubborn Taurus presents challenges, particularly dealing with confrontation, change and planning for the future. Understanding where the stubborn Taurus is coming from and altering your approach to these topics can make it easier to tackle and make for a happy, effective relationship.
We follow a Sun based astrological system but did you know there was a moon based one? Get acquainted with Vedic astrology!
Do not trash your loose-leaf tea girls, they hold your future. Know how to read tea-leaves and they might reveal the answers to your questions.
One Russian noblewoman had a profound impact on the future of mysticism and spirituality. She explored the previously unknown and brought teachings from Eastern religions to the West, advancing mystic ideals and religious information. Her name was Helena Blavatsky and her work still matters today.
Let’s backtrack on Halloween, where did it really start?
Reason or belief? Higher being or evolution? Here’s a few thoughts about why I choose science over religion.
We all know Adam and Eve, but do you know his first wife?
While religions have their differences, many that are prominent in the world have a common theme: God. Faith in a god is something many Americans grapple with on different levels, according to research. Having a belief of this magnitude isn’t always easy or unwavering, but finding out how to sort through the details can help you figure out what’s important on the journey.