Every year, a new crop of college students leave college. Which is wonderful. But some don't have a career plan. They start with revising their resumes and cover letters. Practicing … [Read More]
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For the new college grads who need their first job
Stop worrying about the bedsheets and stress over this if your daughter is moving to college this fall
Is your daughter heading to college for the first time? Super congrats!! And I know you must excited/nervous/overwhelmed/joyful about the transition. It's a big BIG move. But I beg you. Stop … [Read More]
Why you probably don’t pay attention to entrepreneurship for your daughter
I read an amazing article recently. It spoke about the benefits of why you want to encourage your child on the entrepreneurial path. And it highlighted ideas that make my heart sing - ie. kids … [Read More]
Stop the hype. It takes more than a 5 second inspirational quote
I'm tired y'all The inspirational quotes on Instagram The beautiful photos on Pinterest The happy happy joy joy "I discovered this mountaintop moment" on Facebook. The tshirt … [Read More]
Why hustling Girl Scout cookies teaches girls how to be young entrepreneurs
Fantasizing about another box of Thin Mints? Girl, I ordered 4 boxes of Tagalongs. Trust I understand the Girl Scout cookie obsession. #munchmunch Do you know what is also amazing … [Read More]
Girl, wear some red!
A mom and I were talking recently at a networking event about her daughter who was in attendance. She tried to convince her teen to wear something red – instead of her standard black. She knew that it would help her stand out in the crowd. Instead of the standard black suit that most of us attending wore – including myself – she would be a virtual magnet of color. Professional yet memorable.
When she pointed out her daughter to me, I had a quick giggle. Her daughter didn’t wear red. But she did have on a colorful top – small win for Mom!
Think it doesn’t apply to your daughter? Of course it does!!
Encourage your daughter to wear outfits that are professional and help them stand out at events. It’s a GREAT way to make a positive impression. I watched how the young woman was easy to spot in the crowd when she raised her hand to ask a question and was positioned in the front for a group photo. And I’m sure it helped her gain access to speakers after the formal presentation. People might not remember her name – but everyone would remember her stand-out outfit.
Now don’t take this idea to the extreme! We are not talking 600 colors coming at once! But consider a tasteful splash of color – scarf, shirt, bag – that will add some pop and memory recall for all in attendance.
So don’t hide in the crowd! Challenge your daughter when she’s attending any professional event to show up looking well polished AND wearing some color!
Send your dghtr to Teenpreneurs this year! Scholarships available.
If you have a teen ages 13-17 who is interested in entrepreneurship, I highly recommend you send them to this year’s Black Enterprise Teenpreneurs Conference! It’s a great way to network with other like minded teens, hear from successful entrepreneurs in a small group setting (where any question is fair game!) and get challenged to […]
Why every Mom needs to help their daughter learn sales skills – Part 2
I am a big believer that all young girl should gain experience in sales. Whether it’s their own lemonade stand, an organized activity or helping their Mom or Dad with their own business, there are key skills that your young daughter/mentee can gain which would make a HUGE difference in her eventual career path. Check […]
Khloe Kares – Interview with Mom & Daughters Inc
Tell me your name and your business name Khloe Thompson and my business is Khloe Kares What does your business do? Khloe Kares is a nonprofit organization where we distribute “Kares bags” to the homeless community. Our bags have over 25 items in them filled with bare necessities that homeless women would need How did […]