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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Welcome to CAPITOL STANDARD’s Rich Life, a dedicated series of stories from young professionals navigating their way to financial and career success. Find and measure your net worth with our [...]
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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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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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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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How much do you know about the financial planning process? We all want to save more, invest more, and ultimately make more. And after reaching the six-figure mark (and beyond), our priorities [...]
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Every few months, Jenny Castillo packs her bags and jets off to another country. She’s leaving to go meet up with friends, attend wellness retreats, and satisfy a gnawing urge to travel. The [...]
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It’s easy to get sidetracked with deadlines, a calendar of events, and a constant drive to reach higher heights. But if you’re looking to recenter and refocus your mid-year goals, reading a good [...]
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Let’s talk about the power of language. We’re all looking for massive success in life. But while some have cracked the code, others are left confused and lagging in the dust. Indulge me for [...]
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Get clear about your path to career advancement, find mentors, and build a network of your peers. Do all of this and more by attending a leadership development conference this year. Ready to be [...]
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While another interview guide may focus on researching the company or getting past the phone screen, this one goes a step further. These tips are tools you can use to be more confident and go [...]
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With the Women’s EmpowerX Expo just around the corner, the District is brimming with leadership development opportunities at every turn. For the next few months you’ll be able to grab your [...]
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aToday’s employers are checking for a special set of skills you may have never heard of. Employability skills, also known as soft skills, are criteria public companies use to evaluate candidates [...]
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What comes next after reaching your career goals? Today, Keenan Austin Reed serves as the Chief of Staff for Congressman Donald McEachin. To some, Reed’s path to a chief of staff role may seem [...]
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For the last 18 years, Edelman’s Senior Vice President of Recruitment Alyssa Boule has served large, client-centered organizations as a recruiting specialist capable of spotting the perfect [...]
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Hailing from the artsy, family-focused Takoma Park, MD neighborhood, 32-year-old Milan Durham is the founder of the kombucha brand of the moment– Cultured Kombucha. Made exclusively in D.C. [...]
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