entrepreneurship

week forty-three

My mentor called me lazy and complacent.  And …he’s right. Kinda. Even though he favors Obama, Omar is not a yes we can! kinda man. He is kind and well-meaning and has been in my shoes, yes, but he’s also a straight shooter—the perfect combo to push me through the slumps. And before meeting him, […]

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Two Black Pilots Are Teaching Black Kids How To ‘Fly For The Culture’ With A Free Aviation Program — Nappy News Repost

Courtland Savage started Fly For The Culture last year in an effort to increase the number of minority pilots. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that only 3% of all commercial pilots in the U.S. are Black, and a duo of Black pilots are teaming up to address this issue. Pilots Courtland Savage and Jerome […]

How sweet is this?! via Two Black Pilots Are Teaching Black Kids How To ‘Fly For The Culture’ With A Free Aviation Program — Nappy News

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Monday Notes: 5 Suggestions Before Asking Someone to Follow Your Business on Social Media(a reblog) — K E Garland

A few months ago, a friend asked me to follow her on social media because she’s re-branding and doing new things. Of course, I obliged because she’s my friend, and you know that’s what some friends do in the 21st century…support to increase the person’s social media platform in the beginning stages. Following her, however, […]

Dr. G put together another great, necessary list! I would add that you should not post any or too many personal photos on your business page. It’s just weird and confusing.

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week seven | Dream Chasing 101: 3 Things You Must Accept (a repost)

I hate to say it, but many of us realize that what we are currently doing with our lives isn’t quite what we are destined to do. Most of us stick with what is familiar because well …that’s what you do to pay the bills. We rationalize how good life is as is, and do not ever […]

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Treat. Yo. Self.

We all remember the Episode of Parks & Recreation where Donna, Tom and Ben spent the day treating themselves, right? No? Just me? Anywho, the objective was that you don’t need a lover to treat you. Don’t wait on others to splurge on your behalf. Do it for yourself! With enthusiasm and no hesitation. You […]

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