Why Authentic Branding Makes a Difference

In today’s world where corporations set the tone of what we consume every day, branding is so important for all of us. Whether you are pushing out a public persona, or just want to make sure your social media and …

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TWN Athlete of the Month: April Sykes

Welcome back to TWN’s Athlete of the Month! Each month we are highlighting athletes in our network to share what they have accomplished outside of sports, their contribution to the athletic community and more. Make sure to check out our weekly …

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Taking Leaps and Growing With Confidence — From a Contractor to a First-Generation VP

In the past 13 years, Zoya Khan has only changed companies once — leaving a full-time position to join Prudential as a contractor.

What made her take this leap of faith? Well, for one, Khan knew what she wanted and was …

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How an Infantry Officer Got Into a Career in Tech

This week we welcome West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran George Chewning, who served five years as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer including a deployment to Afghanistan.

In conversation with FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, George shares details of his …

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Dealing with Tone Policing

In my time in nonprofit leadership, I’ve experienced bias – both implicit and explicit – along with microaggressions and blatant racism that impacted my interactions with colleagues and supervisors. Working with various stakeholders, attending professional development sessions, and collaborating with …

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Pitching at Industry Conferences: 5 Tips for Professionals of Color in Sales

I recently attended an industry conference and I want to share with you five strategies that helped me land new business and make connections. Whether you’re at the initial stages of your industry journey or a seasoned expert, there’s always …

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Finding His Path at Freddie Mac

Through his work at Freddie Mac, Ash Sikander has uncovered his sense of purpose and found a way to have a positive impact on others. Ash, who participates in Freddie Mac’s Finance Analyst Rotation Program, has been able to pair …

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How Serving in the Air Force Taught Me To Embrace Unexpected Work Challenges

The path that led Lauren Perone Jones, vice president and senior managing counsel at Mastercard, to where she is today has been far from direct. After graduating law school with a license to work in New York and Connecticut — but …

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The Next Mission: Finding Purpose After Your Transition

Remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” books you used to love as a kid? Just like in one of those books, service members start their journey in a similar place, but quickly come upon inflection points at which their choices …

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Looking Through the Prism: Talking to Esri’s Jenna DeWitt on Founding an LGBTQIA+ ERG

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are a vital resource at companies for building employee engagement and enabling diverse voices to be heard. We are joined in conversation by Jenna DeWitt, Senior editor at Esri, to discuss founding that company’s LGBTQIA+ ERG: …

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