I am committed to the advancement of women in the workplace and have been for quite some time. So much so, I served as an Officer for my former employer’s women’s group on the chapter level as well as the ELT (Enterprise Leadership Team). What I observed fairly quickly in my roles is that progress…
*This article was originally published on Fortune.com 3.12.23 by Alicia Adamczyk* A sustained break can provide the time workers need to truly feel refreshed—and ready to tackle work that’s meaningful. ILLUSTRATION BY ANNA PARINI For most of her life Tanisha Drummer Parrish was hyper-focused on traditional markers of success, moving from business school to corporate…
Today is Valentine’s Day and I’m a woman who loves love. I am also a woman who is a realist; a woman who recognizes that some love stories don’t have happy endings. The Great Breakup transpiring in corporate America is an example of said story for many employers who have lost valuable assets in recent…
Equal Pay Day 2023 is a month away and I believe in some ways, women will lose financial ground. I say this because: when companies cut costs, women are uncomfortable asking for a raise. when the economy shifts, women are afraid to switch jobs – even if it means increasing their salary. Unfortunately, playing…
It’s a new year and I’m hoping 2023 will be one of THE best years you’ve experienced in your professional career! This manifestation doesn’t have to be cliché; it can certainly become your reality if you’re willing to invest in yourself. While some investments may require a financial investment, that’s definitely not the case…
Today, I’d like to share aspects of my story that have led me to the confident career woman you know today. What you’re about to read has made a tremendous difference along my success journey and can do the same for you should you decide to not only digest; but to also execute. This blueprint…
The “New Normal”…… I’ve heard this phrase consistently for the last 18 months or so and, I like you can attest that my world is nowhere close to being normal! I, too am attempting to manage work as well as life while navigating an ever-changing climate courtesy of the pandemic – one day at a…
Where did 2021 go? I’m asking for a friend…. We’re ~ 3 weeks away from another new year and while I’m not rushing it, I definitely want you to consider your wins as well as what you can improve upon. Please know that I, too am reflecting and that I’m considering what Philippians 4:9 states:…
Life has thrown each of us some unexpected turns over the last 18 months which has introduced a new normal no one could have anticipated. Employers are struggling to attract and retain talent; well-being for women has suffered as well as progress we’ve seen in years past to promote women and experience positive traction relevant…
The last time I stepped foot in a conference room for a workshop prior to this month was during Q1 of 2020. I remember it like it was yesterday because I was adamant about finding masks for my flight. I was travelling to Las Vegas to facilitate a workshop during Black Enterprise’s Women of Power…