How to Navigate Your Career and Parenting in a Tanking Economy

How to Navigate Your Career and Parenting in a Tanking Economy

Navigating career and parenting in a struggling economy is challenging but manageable. Focus on strategic upskilling, evaluate job opportunities based on long-term goals, and develop multiple income streams. Prioritize budgeting, build an emergency fund, and maintain work-life balance. Lean on your support network and practice self-care to thrive despite economic uncertainties.

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 Bridging the Divide: How Investors Can Lead the Charge in Closing the Gender Funding Gap

Bridging the Divide: How Investors Can Lead the Charge in Closing the Gender Funding Gap

The gender funding gap is a critical issue, with female entrepreneurs facing significant challenges in accessing capital. At a recent Boardwave event, experts highlighted the need for change and strategies investors can adopt to foster inclusivity. This gap is influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors, including the underrepresentation of women in decision-making roles and the lack of access to networks. Addressing this gap is crucial for unlocking potential economic growth and innovation. Investors can drive change by increasing female representation, implementing bias training, and establishing funds for women-led ventures. These steps can lead to better decision-making, enhanced reputation, and long-term sustainability. Read the full article to explore actionable strategies and the benefits for investors committed to promoting gender equity in finance.

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 Winning Mindset

Winning Mindset

by Courtney Martin No one sets out to fail. No one takes a job with the anticipation of complacency and burnout. No, these things develop over time, robbing even the most driven, intelligent, talented individuals from a sustainable, successful career. The fact is: we all want long-term success and personal fulfillment without sacrificing our mental […]

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 Creating Sustainable Economic Solutions through Gig Economy: Economic Solutions through Gig Economy

Creating Sustainable Economic Solutions through Gig Economy: Economic Solutions through Gig Economy

By Dr. Julie Ducharme From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays, Morenike Ogunjobi, a 26-year-old entrepreneur in Lagos, Nigeria, is hard at work in her kitchen. She crafts an array of delectable dishes, from stir-fried spaghetti to yam porridge and native rice, all meticulously garnished with fried plantains, fish, and tender meats. But Morenike’s […]

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 Transitioning Mom Skills into Work Skills

Transitioning Mom Skills into Work Skills

by Dr. Julie Ducharme It’s a common scenario: stay-at-home moms, their children finally in school, contemplate returning to work either for financial reasons or simply to pursue something new. Often, their primary concern is how to update their resume after years away from the workforce. Yet, when I delve into what they’ve been doing with […]

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 Feature: Artistry of Life with Patricia Karen Gagic

Feature: Artistry of Life with Patricia Karen Gagic

by Tia Cristy Seeing the world through an artist’s eye is a marvelous thing. An artist can utilize all their senses to enhance and appreciate all things. Experiencing that beautiful feeling to your core while watching a glorious sunset, or witnessing the magic of love that fills your soul when seeing a couple holding hands […]

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 Navigating the Guilt of a Working Mom

Navigating the Guilt of a Working Mom

by Dr. Julie Ducharme One of the movies that has resonated deeply with me as a working mother is “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” starring Sarah Jessica Parker. Watching her character struggle to balance her career with her family responsibilities feels like looking into a mirror. Like her, I have a supportive husband […]

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