Urban Trauma by Dr. Maysa Akbar A Legacy of Racism Survived physical abuse. Witnessed community violence. Conquered the streets. Saved by education. This is Dr. Maysa Akbar’s story. A story of overcoming Urban Trauma. It’s easy to look down at urban communities and wonder why economic and social disparities still
Which publishing path should I choose? A hybrid publisher? Traditional publisher? Or should I self-publish? As a new author, determining the right publishing is a tough choice. Within the options are a range of different publishing houses each with their own requirements. Which option should you go with? That depends on a few key things
What is a traditional publisher? How is it different than a hybrid publisher? The most well known publishing option is working with a traditional publisher or publishing house. As the name implies, traditional publishers are how most books have been published for decades. You pitch your book idea to the publisher, they usually give you
What is self-publishing? How is it different than a hybrid publisher? As a first time author one of the common considerations that you may need to make is whether or not you should pursue self-publishing. We mention self-publishing briefly in this blog post that explains hybrid publishing. self-publishing is essentially the opposite of a
Punch Doubt in the Face by Nicolle Merrill The days of sticking with a single career path until our golden years of retirement are gone. In the last ten years, the world of work has changed significantly. But the career advice you’ve been given since you were a kid hasn’t. Enter Nicolle Merrill, four-time (and
What is a Hybrid Publisher? How do I know which one is right for me? As a first time author one of your hardest choices is deciding which publisher you should go with. Looking at reviews and searching the web for information on popular publishing options, the term hybrid publisher likely describes some of those
Beyond the Rainbow by Jenn T. Grace Personal Stories and Practical Strategies to Help your Business & Workplace Connect with the LGBTQ Market For more than a decade Jenn T. Grace, the Professional Lesbian, has helped organizations connect with the lucrative LGBTQ market. In this, her fourth LGBTQ book, she
Belonging Factor by Devin R. Halliday How Great Brands and Great Leaders Inspire Loyalty, Build Community and Grow Profits What it means to be a leader in today’s workplace has drastically changed. MOST ORGANIZATIONS have well-written, well-intentioned culture and values statements. They review them at big meetings and plaster them on the walls in the
What it means to be a leader in today’s workplace has drastically changed. What we allowed just 10 years ago, within the “command and control” business model, is not working today. And it’s certainly not going to work in the future. Our diverse, multi-generational workforce wants inclusion, equity, and equality. They want all forms of
The Business Case for Kindess by Cheri Crim Jamie has focused her career in strategic sourcing and supplier diversity across a variety of industries including: banking, catastrophic insurance, heavy equipment rental, IT, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and welding and medical supply. A frequent speaker at sourcing and supplier diversity events across the U.S. and Canada, Jamie
