July 2025

What does the resume of a successful restaurateur, real estate investor and philanthropist look like? For Atlanta’s Ebony Austin, it looks like working her way up the ladder at Godiva for 12 years, moving from manager to corporate specialist to overseeing store operations. She later became a business development manager for 1-800-Flowers, overseeing all the […]

In 2025, social media—especially the TikTok revolution—has transformed how people launch and level up their careers. Released in 2016 as a source of quick entertainment, TikTok has evolved and become a career accelerator for millions with the rise of short-form video. With billions of active users globally, TikTok has become a powerful, influential platform in

According to a new study, basic employee benefit packages aren’t cutting it anymore. Instead, employers are prioritizing employees’ physical, mental and financial health through more holistic well-being options.  Nearly 1 in 3 employers expect to expand voluntary benefit offerings by 2027 The study, Gallagher’s 2025 U.S. Benefits Benchmarks report, highlights the change in employer-provided benefits.

For as long as I can remember, there have been peonies in my life.  Not just the type of flower, mind you, but the exact same flowers. They traveled hundreds of miles and survived multiple moves.  Until writing this article, I didn’t even know why. I just knew that thanks to my family, the peonies

Podcasting has soared in popularity over the last decade. In 2013, only 7% of the United States population ages 12 and over listened to podcasts weekly, compared to 2024, when 34% are tuning in to a podcast each week. Alice Draper, the founder of Hustling Writers, helps her clients land podcasting opportunities since they’re in

The importance of financial literacy hits particularly close to home for Michael Haddix Jr. As the son of former NFL running back Michael Haddix, he witnessed firsthand how professional athletes can struggle without proper financial guidance. The elder Haddix played eight seasons in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers but

In a world that prizes both personal fulfillment and professional achievement, many people find themselves searching for support that bridges the gap between mental wellness and personal development. That’s where personal growth therapy comes in. It’s a specialized form of therapy focused on helping individuals identify their goals, overcome inner obstacles and thrive in all

For decades, Google has dominated the global search engine market, serving as the primary tool for navigation and online discovery. Despite efforts by rivals such as Microsoft’s Bing, Google’s position has remained largely unchallenged. However, with the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, competition is intensifying. Tech firms, including OpenAI, Perplexity and Microsoft, are now racing