I’m super excited for Kayla, our new Event Coordinator from Seattle, to join the TGIN Marketing Team. When we hired her, she had just one week to get ready for Essence Fest, and she’s been running ever since. We’re so lucky to have her take this...
In this day and age, it’s incredibly easy to get sucked into the “hustle” and “grind” mentality. People are praised for working a ridiculous amount of hours, ultimately sacrificing their own physical and emotional wellbeing for a paycheck. What if I told you that you...
I’m excited to let you know that my new book, This Is Only a Test: What Breast Cancer Taught Me about Faith, Love, Hair, and Business, is here! It’s been an amazing journey to get it completed, and I’m excited to finally share it with the...
I was recently asked to speak at an event about the importance of finding a mentor and/or a sponsor. We often hear about these two types of individuals as being the go-to source(s) when it comes to career advancement. In fact, so much emphasis is...
Today’s beauty industry is always in need of fresh, talented individuals who will bring their A-game each and every day. However, in such a cutthroat industry, it can be hard to find dedicated team players who hold themselves accountable, and it can be even harder...
The last few months have been incredibly hectic. At one point, I was in eight different cities in seven weeks! Although I wasn’t completely wiped out, I could feel the impact my busy schedule was having on me, so I decided to take a much-needed...
It seems like everyone these days has a side hustle. They’re doing their 9 to 5 job and working on five other projects at the same time. There’s nothing wrong with that, in fact, I did it myself for several years as an Oracle lawyer...
With all the hype around job quitting to become a full-time entrepreneur, consider all the important characteristics of a business owner that can be groomed in Corporate America. Problem-solving The reason why companies hire people is because they are an answer to a problem. Become a solution...
Last week, I had a chance to speak at the Natural Hair Academy in Paris. The trip was nothing short of spectacular and a great way to connect with our customers on the ground. This is our second trip to the City of Lights and we hope to...
These days I feel like a jet-setter because the work travel never ends. It’s vital that I keep these essentials handy when it's time for me to jet-set. My MacBook. This one is a no-brainer. I'll even go as far as to say that even when...
