When Duke Nguyen opened California Shabu Shabu in Fairfax, VA 3 years ago, he had no idea the Japanese concept would take off. Traditional shabu shabu consists of cooking thinly sliced meat, [...]
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What exactly should you write in that thank you letter for interview? If you’re dusting off your job search skills and find yourself stumped when it comes to choosing the most effective [...]
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Whether you’re looking for business networking opportunities, a mentor, co-founder, or just new friends, you won’t need to look far to find the right fit. Technology puts networking at our [...]
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Since their inception Cooley Law has made a name for themselves through a culture of innovation and dreaming big. So it’s no surprise their launch of AAEx–the African American [...]
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Kenny Azama has traveled the entire country, paid off his student loans, and made some of his favorite memories through his work as a brand ambassador. “It has helped shape who I am today so [...]
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Chris Taylor has never been beholden to traditional career advice. “I know what it’s like to wonder if there is more out there for you” says Chris. That’s why he believes [...]
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Philip Martin has the official title of Visual Content Creator, but to those who know him best, he’s so much more. He’s a father, a Washingtonian, an imaginative photographer, and [...]
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For the first half of the year, I made the decision to spend more of my time thinking. This is actually very hard for me to do. And since the human experience is not entirely unique, I could [...]
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On a quiet Wednesday evening this month, Washington’s elite did what they do best– gather, for a night of pomp and circumstance. Nearly 400 guests made their way to the Four Seasons Hotel [...]
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Obiekwe Okolo or simply Obi, has lived in D.C. for nearly 5 years by way of San Antonio, TX . Okolo is amongst the ranks of photographers, designers, and creatives who are transforming [...]
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By day, 29-year-old Sebastian Marin serves as a Communications Manager for a government agency. At night, he is a creative director and content creator– having worked with colossal brands [...]
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June 9th is National Rosé Day, and the timing couldn’t be more apropos– as weather-weary DC residents scramble to soak up the summer sun. What is Frosé? Enjoyed mostly on the warmest [...]
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As technology continues its rapid pace, part-time and work from home jobs are becoming the modern professionals new normal. Ellen Grealish is a co-founder and co-owner of [...]
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Are we in D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood or the set of HBO’s Silicon Valley? From a gong in the middle of the office used to celebrate reaching team goals, to a coffee bar built exclusively for [...]
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This Valentine’s Day, CAPITOL STANDARD hosted QLIKD— a meeting of the minds and hearts– at Jack Rose Dining Saloon’s open-air, terrace level bar. The sold-out event was sponsored by [...]
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In a city like Washington, DC, you can lose yourself in your work. But when the workday ends, the search for that special something begins. For professionals of color, that special something is a [...]
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I don’t write many event recaps (because you know, you had to be there). But some things, like Cafe Milano’s 25th-anniversary, deserve to be frozen in time. A place to see and be seen, the [...]
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When e-commerce magnate Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post back in October 2013, his promise to an eager and curious staff was summed up in one word: “runway.” Four years ago, those words [...]
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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 [...]
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Julien Garman wants to be your muse. And late at night, long after she’s left her Marketing Manager job for a Commercial Real Estate Company in Arlington, VA she becomes just that through her [...]
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