How Will Net Neutrality Impact Freelancers?
Unless you are sitting under a rock, you probably know by now that last night net neutrality was repealed. The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to repeal Obama-era net neutrality rules, which required internet service providers to offer equal
The Rise of Racially Insensitive Marketing/Advertising
I have been silent for long enough. Dove. H&M. Amazon. And now Wycon Cosmetics. Every week it seems as if another major brand joins the list of racially insensitive marketers and advertisers and quite honestly I’ve had enough. Over the last several months I have sat
The Success of Black Panther and The Role of The Underrepresented Consumer
$241.9 million. That’s how much money the new hit marvel film “Black Panther” brought in over the four day holiday weekend. crushing records as the biggest Presidents’ Day opening since“Deadpool,” which opened at $152 million over the same weekend in 2016.
Why Protesting Brands Is A Part of The Problem Not The Solution
“Let’s protest the brands,” is a common war cry of sorts that I have continued to hear across radio, tv and internet air waves over the last several months. Consumers of all walks of life have rallied together to protest
How Can Brands Effectively Reach Multicultural Consumers?
If you have been following me for any length of time you have probably seen how much my start up advocates for the importance of reaching the black consumer, a powerful yet often overlooked demographic. While we continue to amplify
Does Starbucks Really Care About Black Consumers?
Earlier this week a Twitter video went viral after it was reported that two black men in a Philadelphia’s Starbucks had been arrested after an employee called the police on the two men for reportedly not ordering anything. According to
How Your Company Can Improve Diversity and Inclusion in The Workplace
Over the last several months I have met with countless agencies, firms, corporations and companies to discuss the lack of racial diversity in the media, marketing and pr industries and while most have been pretty enthusiastic about fixing the problem
The Kanye Effect: How One Hip Hop Artist Is Proving Who Really Dominates The Mainstream
It’s 7:43pm/Eastern Standard Time and Mr. West, Kris Jenner, Yeezys, Make America Great Again, College Dropout, Kanye, Sunken Place and Chance are all trending all because of one person, Kanye West. Kanye, who is notoriously known for his lyrical content and
Can Self Employment Impact Your Mental Health?’ Go to the profile of Stephanie Caudle
When I first began my journey into full time freelancing I have to admit every day wasn’t pretty. In fact, there were several days that I found myself incredibly sad because I had grown accustomed to constantly being around other
How Do I Save For Retirement As A Freelancer?
I’ve been freelancing part time since 2007 (I first began freelancing as a side hustle in 2007 as a college student) and I can tell you first hand that it can be tough to save money. It can be even