My favorite leaders share one defining trait: they are happy, but hungry. They’re deeply grateful for their team, their progress and the success they’ve achieved … yet they’re never satisfied to stay where they are. They know leadership is about balance: contentment without complacency, ambition without burnout. The simple phrase happy, but hungry, captures the […]
From a very young age, my mama used to say, “That girl is going to get everything she ever wants.” She wasn’t talking about luck or privilege. She was talking about grit. I didn’t take no for an answer. Over time, that stubborn determination evolved into something far more powerful: Don’t tell me no; tell […]
There was a time when “building wealth” felt like something that only happened in formal offices or corporate boardrooms. Today, I see a different picture, especially among mothers. Wealth is being built quietly at kitchen tables during nap time, in living rooms after bedtime and in the small in-between pockets of the day. For many […]
Each year, thousands of women start businesses across Mississippi, and most wrestle with the same two questions: How do I save money on taxes, and what structure do I need? If you’ve ever wondered the same things, meet Harper — a local candle maker whose journey can be a guide as we enter a new […]
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You just got the promotion — or landed a new leadership role. Congratulations! Now comes the hard part: earning the trust and respect of the team you’re leading. Whether they’re brand-new faces or people who’ve known you for years, your first 90 days set the tone for everything that follows. Here’s how to do it […]
Building a business is rarely a straight path, and mine certainly wasn’t. My entire career has been rooted in the arts — first in the high school classroom and later in museum administration. Those years taught me how deeply creative work can impact people, and they quietly built the confidence I needed to eventually create […]
Reflecting on last year’s Elevate Women’s Small Business Summit, speaker Cece Shabazz says one thing rose above the rest: the energy. “We laughed, danced — and some even cried,” recalls Shabazz, creative director and brand strategist for Memorial Health System. “The room was filled with supportive, determined women, and the atmosphere was intentional and inspiring. […]
