Ever had an idea at work and thought, "now that would make a good side hustle"? That idea could be the start of your...
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Visiting Singapore via the Liberty Fellowship and Aspen Institute
Landing a Unique Fulbright Specialist Project in Uzbekistan
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.
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Underrepresented Inventors Need Fair Access to the Patent System
The patent system makes it harder for small businesses, women and people of color to get patents in America.
3 Signs You Need a Mental Health Break (and why I took one)
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...
10 Ways to Repurpose Content like Nicki Minaj
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...
Just Get Started With Your Business Idea
Aug 29, 2020 | starting a business
Once you have your business idea, how long should you sit on it? What should you do? In...
#40: Building A Million Dollar Startup as a Woman of Color with Denise Woodard, CEO of Partake Foods
Aug 23, 2020 | podcast, starting a business
In a country where Black women receive 0.0006% of all venture capital funding, Denise Woodard is shattering...
How to Ask for What You Want as an Entrepreneur
Aug 17, 2020 | personal brands, starting a business
As an entrepreneur, how do you answer the question, "what can I do to help you?" I...
3 Business Marketing Lessons from Cardi B
Aug 7, 2020 | pop culture hustle, starting a business
Listen, standing out in a crowded market is H.A.R.D., even if you already have a big...
How to Answer the Question “What Do You Do?”
Aug 4, 2020 | personal brands
Every working professional has heard the question, "so what do you do?" In this video, I...
#38: Building your personal brand and getting a major book deal while working full-time, with Kanika Tolver
Aug 3, 2020 | personal brands, podcast
The concept of being an "entrepreneur" is glorified in the media when in reality, entrepreneurship ain't for...
How to Start a Business for Under $500
Jul 30, 2020 | starting a business
Starting a business for less than $500 is possible. Here's what I would do with a $500...
Lessons for Creators from Issa Rae
Jul 29, 2020 | personal brands, starting a business
"Just get started" is pretty common advice, but sometimes it can be hard to take it...
The DMCA Takedown Notice: How to Combat Copycats Online
Jul 28, 2020 | copyrights, creating content
As a copyright owner, you can use something called the Digital Millennium Copyright...