In November of 2019, Cynthia Marshall made history as the first African-American woman to head an NBA franchise, the Dallas Mavericks. As exciting as that news was, the task ahead was daunting. You see, Marshall had just been tapped to clean up and restore credibility and integrity to the franchise in the wake of shocking …
Michelle Obama and Julia Roberts reflect on their trip to Vietnam with the Girls Opportunity Alliance—and share stories from their own journeys in leadership. Photo credit: Girls Opportunity Alliance
Linda Arrey-Mbi Nkwenti (best known as Linda Arrey) is a Nonprofit Consultant, Published Author and International Speaker. After dedicating several years as a Certified Life Coach, helping women all over the world find clarity, overcoming personal and professional roadblocks and equipping them with strategies to live a fulfilling lifestyle, she wrote her first book, “Memoirs …
November is a month in the United States that we celebrate Thanksgiving; and for our Ladybrille Woman of the Month Ofonime (Ofi) Isokrari, there is much to be thankful about. Ofi was a NeuroSurgical Nurse Practitioner working 48 hours shifts to save lives, in the Level 1 Trauma unit at her workplace, when she …
Entrepreneurs are problem solvers and the spirit of entrepreneurship is not limited to just one group or race. Yet, it is not uncommon to see many marginalized groups believe that successful entrepreneurs can only be found among other races or groups, except their own. That view seems true until, of course, one of their own …
Oprah Winfrey was recently at Morehouse College to receive a tribute and honor for the ‘Oprah Winfrey Endowed Scholarships Program’ she set up over thirty years ago to help Morehouse students. During the ceremony, which included roses, a song, and a portrait, Oprah made a surprise announcement to the school by pledging another $13 million …