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Learning to Lead with Lisa Powers Struble

BANDED Owner and CEO Lisa Powers Struble discusses the leadership and business lessons she’s learned since transitioning from corporate executive to owner of a social enterprise.

Amplifying Black Voices

Notably, Gray’s platform is devoted to amplifying women’s voices in business and youth in education through the power of storytelling. And that includes all women, races, colors, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and national origin. So, when it comes to amplifying the voices of Black women entrepreneurs, our insight is two-fold. First, as decent and kind […]

5 Tips for Starting Your DEI Strategy

As the Founder and CEO of Career Thrivers, I work to help organizations cultivate an inclusive culture through targeted leadership development to enhance business results.  And, if you’re like me, you’ve been having a lot of conversations recently around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). You may have a passion for creating a more inclusive culture […]

How to Be an Influencer of Your Own Brand

Nicole Wegman didn’t set out to be an Instagram influencer. The platform made sense for reaching like-minded young women though, and especially those looking for a fresh, forward-thinking way to shop for fine jewelry and engagement rings. As both the business and Ring Concierge’s following grew, she fine-tuned a strategy that provided the right balance of content that promotes, entertains, educates, and converts. Nicole shares some of her top tips for becoming an influencer of your own brand in this blog. Grab the tips now!

Embracing What’s Next with Lori Allen

“Success like I have now does not happen overnight… I’m so thankful that I started out small and grew slowly.” – Lori Allen Her Story of Success… Lori Allen has built an incredible career as an entrepreneur, TV personality, author and speaker, all because of her ability to say yes to new opportunities that align […]

how to virtually network at a conference

We are all working from the safety of our homes these days and as a result many of our powerful engagements are now happening online. While we are physically distancing, virtually we are not. Online conferences give us access to the best experts, industry leaders, and other potential assets to our network. It is important to still be creative and strategic in building relationships from these virtual event opportunities.