Name: Chanta Givens Hometown: Little Rock, AR College/University: University of Arkansas; University of Texas at Dallas Degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Master of Science in Accounting Could you give us a short introduction on who you are and what you do? I am a financial accountant for independent physician groups. When I’m not […]
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Career Spotlight Series: Diversity Manager
Name: Amie Kromis O’Riley Hometown: Cashville, TN (Nashville) College/University: Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas Degree: Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Fun Fact(s): I’ve been in a president’s home (and not the White House) and own a gaudy SMU college football bowl ring (I was an athletic trainer) Could you give us a short […]
When Life Planning Is Not for You
Dear Sista Friend, As a child, I would sit on my dad’s lap and write songs to sing to him. For my first grade career day, I put on my prettiest dress and proclaimed that I would be the world’s greatest star. I thought I was going to be the best singer in the world. […]
Did I Do That?: Accepting Constructive Criticism At Work
Dear Sista Friend, So, you’ve graduated high school at the top of your class with honors. You’ve done your best in college and pulled out the ‘cum laude’ standing (or higher, because you’re an overachiever, girl). In fact, you did so well you got a job after graduation. You’re working and living your dreams. You are flying […]