Get to know BET’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Kimberly Evans Paige
It’s not every day you meet a real-life superhero. If you ask Kim Paige, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Black Entertainment Television (BET), what her superpower is, she’ll tell you that she is “Kim Possible.” With a knack for creating possibilities out of projects deemed impossible, Kim has spent two […]
Why Fit in When You Can Stand Out with Kelly Knight
Was it just me, or did anyone else think you had to be a naturally gifted genius to pursue a career in STEM? I assumed this to be true until I came across Kelly Knight’s Instagram A.K.A Kelly The Scientist. What immediately struck me about Kelly was her style. She was (and is) absolutely FLY. […]
Digging into DEI with Kanarys Founder, Mandy Price
In 2021, almost every company says they value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). They appoint DEI chairpersons, host quarterly DEI trainings, and establish DEI committees. Yet this doesn’t mean that these companies truly incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in their business model. It doesn’t mean that their initiatives are marking their workplace better for underrepresented […]
How to Navigate Being the “Only” in the Room with Latisha Roberson
Set the scene: You’re wrapping up the first week at your first “big girl” job. You get invited to join the company’s “Fri-Yay” happy hour. As you enthusiastically step into the bar and take a look around….it hits you. You’re the only woman of color…. not just at the happy hour but in the entire […]