Facebook: How to Build Your Personal Brand

Build your personal brand- How to Use Facebook to grow your brand (1)

Building your personal brand is essential to growing your business, and Facebook is the perfect tool for that.   Think about it. Everything is done with “self-promotion” in mind these days. Your behavior, your appearance, and the things you say all have a lot to do with building your personal brand. In order to become…

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Personal Branding: What Should You Do First?

Personal Branding what should you do first

Personal branding can be challenging if you’re not quite sure where to begin. I’m here to tell you that it’s not as hard as you might think. Once you’ve mastered this first step, you’re good to go. And when your business starts to grow as a result of excellent marketing, you may need to invest…

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Mark Zuckerberg Changes Diapers; Should We Be Impressed?

It’s been a while since I went off on a rant. But after seeing a photo of Mark Zuckerberg changing his baby Maxima’s diaper on his Facebook page, I couldn’t hold back. The picture shows Zuckerberg affectionately looking at Max while holding her legs with a burp cloth placed neatly on his shoulder and a caption that reads,…

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How Periscope is Changing the Way We Get Our News

There’s no denying that the world we live in has become heavily influenced by social media and live streaming. With the launch of Periscope, I’ve noticed a change in the overall media landscape. I recently attended the Periscope Summit in New York City where Periscope guru, Alex Pettitt discussed some of ways in which Periscope…

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5 Common Networking Mistakes People Make

Many people get hired for jobs just by networking. Putting yourself in a position where you’re able to develop contacts to help further your career is a great example of working smarter and not harder. But, I’ve seen people drop the ball and miss out on opportunities because of networking mistakes. Tweet: Here are 5 common networking…

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Journalism 101: Important Tips on Breaking into News and Juggling Family

Journalism has changed so much since I started my career over 10 years ago. Back then Facebook was in its infancy and YouTube was just beginning to get popular. Back then, Myspace was the go to social media site, but these days there is Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, and so many others that have become vehicles…

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Photo of Mom Breastfeeding on the Toilet Goes Viral

A photo of Elisha Wilson Beach breastfeeding on the toilet has gone viral, and the Alabama mama is making no apologies. She initially uploaded the image on Instagram with the caption,“This is motherhood and it ain’t always pretty. What’s your #momtruth? #motherhood #motherhoodaintpretty #tmi #confessionsofamom #ididthat #iamnotsorry.” The picture has since been shared on the Facebook page of Life…

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Journalism 101: How to Become a TV Reporter in the Digital Age

You’d think becoming a reporter in the digital age is nearly impossible, but actually now is a great time to break into the industry. Nowadays you don’t have to wait for the 5 o’clock news broadcast, you can find out the latest news and weather updates with just the click of a mouse. And with the…

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