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Financial Guru Measures Success By The Youth She Can Provide Opportunities To

It is true that this advocate for youth financial literacy sits on many boards and travels in well-known circles. It is also true that she is sought after by many organizations eager for the words of wisdom and encouragement that enable their participants to strive for their dreams. But it wasn’t always so for her. Left in the hospital after her birth, perry-Mason began her life in foster care. It seemed that she was unwanted […]

Single Women Planning for Retirement Face Unique Challenges

Saving and planning for retirement is tough enough in general but the deck is stacked against women in four important but not insurmountable ways. In many ways, single women face the same problems as men when they consider how to retire with enough income, with one exception: they worry more. Their worry is not misplaced. For one thing, it is more difficult for a single person to save than it is for a couple. And […]

A Savings Mindset

Women tend to nurture and provide for those they love to the detriment of their needs. They support loved ones -emotionally, spiritually, academically, and physically. When called upon for financial support, they find it hard to say no! Preparing for personal and business savings takes planning and a made-up mindset. Building habits to save takes time and in most cases that doesn’t happen overnight, nonetheless committing to saving is a key component for peace of […]

Black Woman of the C-Suite: Tech Entrepreneur speak on Diversity and Inclusion in Tech- Part II

Last week we looked at part one of this series where we looked at the story of Stacy Kirk and her journey in entrepreneurship. This week, we continue where we left off and in this article, we will look at why it is important to have diverse leadership and how cultures shape diversity and inclusion, and how to build more diverse teams. Why is it important to have a diverse executive team? Inviting people from […]

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Black Woman of the C-Suite: Tech Entrepreneur Speak on Diversity and Inclusion in Tech- Part I

What is Diversity in Tech? Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are some of the most crucial factors that will drive success to the business through improved performance. There are numerous studies that have been conducted, that show a positive correlation between business performance and diversity in the workplace. Data from a survey conducted by PwC in 2017 show that 54% of women and 45% of men research about the company’s diversity and inclusion guidelines […]