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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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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Mixed Hair Care: Third Day Wash-N-Go Curls

By day three Princess’s curls are a bit less defined because I’m not able to prep her hair the night before. By the time I get home from work, both kids are fast asleep. Her curls are tucked away underneath a satin cap until the following morning. Needless to say, third day wash-n-go curls involves some manipulation….

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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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How Kayla the Great Teaches kids to believe in themselves

Most kids have things that they become attached to – a blanket, pacifier, doll- you name it. Princess began using a paci later than most babies, close to eight months. Some would say there’s no point starting so late. But at the time it served as a solution to her constantly putting everything in her mouth….

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Happy Blogversary To Me!

source  I told my hubby “it’s my anniversary” and he looked at me like I was crazy.  He finally got it when I said “it’s my blogversary,” hence the weird title. I can’t believe it’s been a year!  I never thought I’d have a blog.  My first post explains why.  I really didn’t know what…

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