For Magatte Wade, connecting the dots is easy: The people of Africa are poor. They’re poor because they have no money. They have no money because they have no jobs. They have no jobs because there are no companies to employ them. There are no companies because the governments make it impossible to start one….
What Young People Must Know About Entrepreneurship
By Miles Jennings Do young people view entrepreneurship as a viable career option? Not according to a 2015 analysis by The Wall Street Journal that showed that only 3.6 percent of households headed by adults younger than 30 owned stakes in private companies. While media reports glamorize successful entrepreneurs such as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Snapchat…
How Helping Kids Build a Strong Sense of Community Can Improve Their Confidence and Learning
Have you heard the term “branding yourself?” It’s a new term being used by young entrepreneurs and being exploited by young millennials. The new trend is to brand yourself. Give yourself a logo, pictures of yourself that portray yourself a specific way, a motto, and most importantly, a website that uses specific colors and all…
Fresh Faced – an Interview With Entrepreneur Kirsi Kaukonen of Niki Newd
Radiant Life: How did Niki Newd come to fruition? Kirsi Kaukonen: The kernel of inspiration for Niki Newd was planted over 16 years ago, when I taught my friend a facial masque recipe that has been passed down from mother to daughter in my family for at least 200 years. The masque recipe is freshly blended…
How a 28-Year-Old Entrepreneur Paid Off Debt in 18-Months
Do you ever wish there was a silver bullet to paying off your student loans faster? Paid off debt makes you feel free and changes your perspective about what you can achieve. As millennials, we’re a generation hell-bent on pursuing our dreams with a YOLO mentality. Meanwhile, our paychecks disappear into monthly bills, loan payments…
Jamal Edwards, Who Nurtured UK Musical Talent, Dead at 31
LONDON—Jamal Edwards, a British music entrepreneur who championed U.K. rap and grime and helped launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, and Stormzy, has died. He was 31. His mother, broadcaster Brenda Edwards, said Monday that her son died the day before after a sudden illness. She said the family was “completely…
4 Conversational Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Learn
By Aytekin Tank I’ve seen it a hundred times. In coffee shops, by the water cooler, and in networking events everywhere. An eager young entrepreneur attempts to impress a potential client with a lengthy monologue about their exotic experience. “I just can’t say enough good things about Bali,” they say, flipping out their phone and…
Mindset Hacks for Your Entrepreneurial Journey
By Jon Michail Leadership is not just a position or a title given by an organization. It is a mindset. If the COVID-19 pandemic has been of any value, the lesson is that we need to drive our lives toward becoming as self-reliant as possible. The future is unpredictable, and the times are unprecedented, but…
3 Ways to Create an Environment That’ll Nurture an Entrepreneur
By Charlie Chanaratsopon As internet resources make becoming our own boss easier, society is witnessing an incredible shift: Entrepreneurship is becoming more viable for more people in more forms. Whether as freelancers or small-business owners, more than ever, people want a stake in their work. As a result, the self-starter skills we see in entrepreneurs…
How Incorporating Mindfulness Into My Morning Routine Has Made Me a Better Entrepreneur
By Mauricio Umansky When speaking with fellow entrepreneurs about how to build a successful career, one of the first things I mention is the importance of mindfulness in your daily life. Being mindful, intentional, and present can help set you up for success for every role you have in life—be it a parent, wife, husband,…
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