Welcome to CAPITOL STANDARD’s Money Journies, a dedicated series of stories from modern professionals navigating their way to financial and career success. CAPITOL STANDARD may earn an Affiliate [...]
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Nothing evokes the mystical quite like the word mantra. Defined as a chant or repeated word, the concept is typically linked to the practice of meditation. But for me, a mantra is so much more [...]
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Paul Carrick Brunson is a professional matchmaker and one of Oprah’s go-to love coaches. The 37-year-old, who began his matchmaking career in Washington, D.C. sat down with CAPITOL STANDARD to [...]
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My move to Washington was a fluke. A few months before graduating from a small college near Boston, MA I was scrambling to find a job. I had no idea what I wanted to do, and was shocked that [...]
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Welcome to CAPITOL STANDARD’s Money Journies, a dedicated series of stories from modern professionals navigating their way to financial and career success. CAPITOL STANDARD may earn an Affiliate [...]
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The second we stepped inside Chef Saran Kannasute’s Arlington, VA restaurant, we understood why people have been driving out of their way to eat the “best” sushi they’ve ever had. At Yume Sushi, [...]
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Do you know your net worth? A recent study conducted by global consulting firm Deloitte found the average millennials net worth to be just $8,000. That’s a 34% decline in net worth of Americans [...]
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Did you know there are things to do in Washington DC that don’t involve learning how a bill was passed or talking politics? As a city known for being the very seat of power– where [...]
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No matter how long you’ve lived in a city, there will always be new corners to discover. The places you walk by every day suddenly change. Or an area that was once a dingy hole, is now sprawling, [...]
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If the devil is in the details, then these cocktails are diabolical. D.C. is host to some epic halloween gatherings, including the 21st Annual Nightmare on M Street Bar Crawl, which includes [...]
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Did you know there are things to do this weekend at MGM National Harbor that don’t involve sleight of hand tricks or losing money at the slot machines? Based roughly 23 minutes outside of [...]
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When’s the last time you told a story at work? Whether you need to get your point across or rally support around your cause, communications experts agree storytelling is the best way to [...]
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Why is it that some people always seem to have job offers while others are chronically unemployed? Although you might chalk it up to good luck, these 3 successful professionals (who landed jobs [...]
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When it comes to advice on quitting your job (to pursue your dream, reach a personal goal, or whatever else it may be) the words can sometimes be pandering at best. But pursuing anything outside [...]
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It’s true: work experience is vital for securing your new role, but recent research suggests resume layout is just as important. Not only does it speak volumes about your professionalism and [...]
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On a balmy September afternoon, I hopped on a call with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s newly installed CEO, Mr. David Hinson. At the time of our interview, the former Obama [...]
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The Annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation invites professionals to challenge ideas at the upcoming CBC weekend 2019. After all the policy [...]
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Disposable income. Flexibility. Personal development. And the freedom to fail. If those statements strike a chord with you, you’re not alone. Today’s 30-somethings are increasingly looking for [...]
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The CBCF Annual Legislative Conference ( also known as CBC Weekend 2019) is set to take place September 11 -15, 2019 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This year’s theme, 400 [...]
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Having fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Grab our complimentary guide: 83 (Cheap & Chic) Things to Do in DC You’re hosting a birthday in Washington, DC, but you’re not [...]
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