2017 so far has been very uncomfortable for me. From shifting deeper into adulthood to moving into my first apartment, 2017 has been a year of beautiful but difficult first moments. I found myself becoming latched onto fear instead of faith.
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Top 5 Brunch Places in Oakland & Berkeley
I love a good brunch. Who doesnβt? Brunch for me is an ongoing tradition that celebrates the end of the week. When Iβm not learning how to cook breakfast in my own kitchen, Iβm definitely brunching with my friends around town over the weekend. Bottomless mimosas and FrosΓ© are always a must!
Read MoreColorComm C2 Conference Recap
My experience at the C2 Conference was life-changing, transformative and needed. I was yearning to see women of color in my field that I could resonate with and grow from and I got to see over 400 of them. I was able to attend sessions hosted by top global PR agencies, like: Ogilvy, Fleishman Hilliard, Burson Marseller, and Edelman. I gained invaluable advice from each session and definitely had some fun in the sun, brought to us by the Ritz Carlton of Key Biscayne and of course, BET. However, the biggest takeaway from the conference, was the beauty of believing in myself and the magic that I possess.
Read More7 Tips to Help You Maximize Your Time
Towards the end of 2016, I made a promise to myself to improve all aspects of my life and to actually commit to doing some self-work. I decided to purchase Myleik Teeleβs βThis Is My Year Journalβ to streamline areas in my life that needed more attention and goals that I wanted to accomplish for 2017.
Read MoreThe Do's and Don'ts of Mentorship
The past couple of months leading into Summer 17β have been a whirlwind for me. Work has gotten more challenging and new leadership/mentorship opportunities have come to the surface. Honestly, Iβve been having a difficult time accepting and leaning into changes at work and in my personal life so I had no choice but to call on my set of mentors. Yes, I said set. Iβve learned early on in my career that itβs imperative to have more than one mentor to call on for advice. Now that Iβm a mentor, I understand on a deeper level how mentorship impacts growth, development and success.
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