HC Alum and Variety correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister recently interviewed fashion icon and author Bevy Smith on Her Campus’s Instagram, to talk about everything you need to know about paving your own way. Whether you’re still in school, transitioning into post-grad life or settling into a new job, Bevy has a wealth of advice as you prepare to launch your career. Here are four key takeaways that you need…
Jo Palmer was promoting and advocating for remote work well before the events of 2020. By Women’s Agenda She founded Pointer Remote four years ago, a jobs platform connecting businesses with remote workers, particularly those living outside of major metropolitan areas, and especially women. The platform had been getting a lot of attention and growing fast – so fast that Palmer…
Seldom is it easy to convince someone with extraordinary ambition and hustle that they can’t achieve what they have set out to do. When naysayers doubted Latrice Rogers’ investment in hair extensions and her plan to sell them out of the trunk of her car, she proved them wrong. Little did they know that her investment of a few hundred…
By Madeline Hislop When Sharon Chuter was a teenager, she asked Revlon if she could be their distributor in her home country, Nigeria. She had been struck by the fact that hardly any major beauty brands had made their way into the Nigerian market, and she wanted to do something about it. Revlon said yes, and with that, Chuter got her…
Environmental health seems to be a priority in the Smith household. Not only have Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith raised their children, Jaden and Willow Smith, to be extremely vocal about the environment, but the busy parents have also instilled the importance of using your influence to make the world a better place. Back in 2015, Jaden—with the help of…
By EMILI VESILIND The relaxed, breezy atmosphere of Patricia Assui Reed’s Matriark boutique in Sag Harbor, N.Y., could feel accidental—as though a stylish, jet-setting friend decided to open her Victorian home as a weekend shop filled with alluring fashion, jewelry, accessories, and home wares. But this easygoing ambience was thoughtfully orchestrated by Patricia Assui Reed, who, before moving to the Hamptons with her…
By Hayden Field At a September street fair in Jersey City, N.J., Aisha Taylor Issah knew she couldn’t run from her idea anymore. About a year before, she’d first had the idea to create a space to help women of color showcase their businesses while also providing them with resources and tools to help them grow. Issah says she avoided…
Being a mom is a full-time job and balancing it with the role of an entrepreneur requires a certain discipline accompanied by the correct motivations, but here we tell you three determinants that can help you. Being a mother does not have to exclude being an entrepreneur. Many mothers put their careers on hiatus or give up other dreams to dedicate themselves to…
Germany started the move in 2020, and now it’s France’s turn. By Avivah Wittenberg-Cox After quotas on corporate boards spread across Europe in recent years, countries are now pointing their legislation at Executive leadership. In a historic vote, France’s Parliament this week voted to introduce gender quotas on the Executive Teams and leadership pipelines of companies over 1,000 people. The targets set are…
The economist and political commentator known for her clear, outspoken views on challenging topics recently spoke to Worth about how corporate boards can work better in our tumultuous world. By James Ledbetter Dambisa Moyo is an economist and political commentator known for clear, outspoken views on big and challenging topics. TIME magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world,…
