I never thought the Fulbright program or the country of Uzbekistan would be part of my life's journey. However, this...
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In 2022, I spent one month in Uzbekistan as a Fulbright Specialist, where I delivered intellectual property training to high level officials. I highly recommend the program to academics and professionals who want to both see and help the world.
The patent system makes it harder for small businesses, women and people of color to get patents in America.
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I never thought the Fulbright program or the country of Uzbekistan would be part of my life's journey. However, this...
Mar 23, 2023 | everything, personal brands
In the summer of 2021, I celebrated a milestone birthday in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains with my husband. I'd...
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Around 2015, I excitedly downloaded iDiversicons on my iphone 5. The $0.99 app, invented by a Black woman named...
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Ever had an idea at work and thought, "now that would make a good side hustle"? That idea could be the start of your...
Jun 2, 2021 | personal brands, starting a business
Think creating a new business, project, or revenue stream requires non-stop hustling, grinding and putting your mental...
May 29, 2021 | #popcultureclass, creating content, starting a business
Think you have to have to create new content each and every time you post on social media? To quote Nicki Minaj in...
May 19, 2021 | patents, starting a business
9 times out of 10, if I mention that I'm a registered patent lawyer to someone, three things happen: First, they get a...
Feb 24, 2021 | personal brands, starting a business
https://youtu.be/FXYLov9F29s Earlier this year, I was desperate to learn how to increase the odds of getting what you...
Dec 9, 2020 | podcast, starting a business
Anne T. Griffin, a product professional in tech and founder of Pivot Grow Hustle, shares her experience starting a...
Nov 27, 2020 | personal brands, podcast, starting a business
Stephanie Humphrey, also known as Tech Life Steph, visited the Shontavia Show to discuss navigating her career path,...
Nov 18, 2020 | podcast, starting a business
Well, it's been a minute. Between the anti-racism protests, COVID, the 2020 election, #ENDSARS, and everything else,...
Aug 31, 2020 | starting a business
Black women are starting businesses at a higher rate than any other group in the United States. In a world that won't...