I think I’m one of the rare bloggers that really loves sponsored work with brands. I get to be a conduit between a dope brand that I either already love or one that I will come to love and then share it with my audience. But I never do a standard review of the product… Read More Working With Brands: Why A Standard Review Doesn’t Work
Let’s face it: most of us are working on the go. Whether you’re a blogger or other small business owner, photos matter in this visually stimulated society that we live in. Great pictures sell and while it’s nice to be able to shoot with a fancy DSLR, not everyone has this option. Shooting great pictures… Read More Best Photo Editing Apps For Your Phone
I left corporate America in 2015. I’m still surprised daily that I get up (or stay up) to work for myself. While there are some really great aspects of entrepreneurship, there are also a lot of things that you have to make adjustments for. What To Expect In Your First Year of Entrepreneurship Expect To… Read More What To Expect In Your First Year of Entrepreneurship
So you’re registered for a conference and you’re ready to soak up all the information you possibly can. But that’s not all you should be doing!1 How To Maximize Your Conference Experience Conferences can be overwhelming in both a good and a bad way. I used to actually plan conferences for a living (there isn’t… Read More How To Maximize Your Conference Experience
Invoicing is one of the most important parts of your business–next to getting those invoices paid. Unless attention to detail and account reconciliations are your strong suit, employing invoicing tools will become your best friend. Here are some that I’ve found useful. Wave Apps This is by far my favorite invoicing tool. I love that… Read More 3 Invoicing Tools To Help You Get Your Coins
Working with brands is the main reason why bloggers and influencers become, well, bloggers and influencers. I’ve received countless messages from fellow bloggers and influencers asking me how I work with brands. In truth, it’s easier than you would think! Approaching Brands To Partner In Person Since blogging professionally, I’ve attended quite a few conferences… Read More How To Win At Working With Brands
Influencers, bloggers, and social media marketing are still relatively new marketing outlets in the world of advertising but these outlets are incredibly important for the success of products and services. We live in a world that is addicted to immediate connection and access. With Google, we can find answers to the most mundane questions in… Read More How To Work With An Influencer
Naptime. Not only are they great to restore and recharge after your child has run you ragged, this is also the time that you can catch up on a little bit of work–or a lot depending on how long your little one naps for. When I lay my toddler down for a nap and I… Read More Naptime Hustling: 7 Business Activities To Do While Your Kid Sleeps
When I was a little girl, I had dreams of becoming a doctor. My dad even bought me this beautiful porcelain statue of a black woman doctor that was going to be. Naturally, that didn’t happen. I went to college (Spelman stand up!) and then wanted to become VP of Human Resources. I left college,… Read More So You Want To Quit Your Job And Start Your Own Business
