Good advice– on anything these days– is hard to find. But in no area is it so woefully inadequate as cover letters for creative professionals looking to thrive in creative careers. What’s so wrong with cover letter advice for creatives? In general, it is a call to mediocrity. And for positions like marketing, design, writing, […]
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With deep roots in the world of fashion and styling, Robin Fisher moved to the Silver Spring area 18 years ago to build a business she was passionate about; and one that was all her own. Originally from Oakland, CA Fisher worked as a Style Director for a magazine, a Product Planning Manager for a […]
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For CNN’s Poppy Harlow, knowledge is power. After years of working in front of the camera, enduring public criticism, and keeping up with an ever-accelerating news cycle, Harlow doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. “It takes a lot to stress me out these days” says Harlow. While the rest of us endure proverbial whiplash […]
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This September, over 10,000 people will descend on DC’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 47th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) presented by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). ALC is the mecca of networking and community building for black professionals in Washington. And this year, #CBCFALC17 promises unbarred access to policy makers, celebrities, and activists. With the […]
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