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Charting the Path Forward: Intentional Leadership in 2025

As we’ve turned the page on another year, it’s time to look ahead and chart the course for 2025. The landscape of business and...

Celebrating the Power of Inclusion: Champions of Diversity 2025 

The Recorder Media Group is hosting the annual Champions of Diversity Awards, an evening dedicated to celebrating and honoring the outstanding achievements in diversity,...

Making Waves in STEM Inclusion

Sea Scope Inc. and Nyla Nova STEM Join Forces to Empower Underserved Youth During the pandemic, Dr. Allyson Brown, an optometrist, experienced what many of...

Bridging the Past and Future: Native American Business Successes and Their Economic Impact” 

As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, it’s important to acknowledge not just the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of Native Americans, but...

Small Businesses, Big Impact : Thoughts from the Editor

Linky Ugeh Editor in Chief As we celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, it’s impossible to ignore the incredible impact that small businesses have on our economy....

Growth Ready

In a time marked by economic uncertainty and rapid change, small businesses stand as a beacon of resilience and opportunity, fueling our economy with...

Bouncing into Fitness: How Precious Jones is Redefining Fitness with Bounce Classes

How did you initially break into the fitness industry?  I have always been into fitness. I was a 3 sport athlete in middle and high...

Executive Conversations with Kunal Gupta, CEO of Nutra-Med Packaging

Kunal Gupta is a dynamic leader with experience spanning Tech startup founder, Engineering, Consulting and now running a pharmaceutical packaging company. It is clear...

The Importance of Wellness for Professionals and Business Owners: A Comprehensive Guide

Phumla Jasopu  Assistant Editor Linky Ugeh Editor in Chief In the fast-paced world of business, where deadlines loom, meetings pile up, and the demands on your time never...

The Rise of Fractional Executives: A New Paradigm in C-Suite Leadership

Linky Ugeh Editor in Chief The landscape of business leadership is undergoing a major change. Traditional full-time C-suite roles are no longer the only path to...

Embracing An Outlook of Longevity  

Robert Shegog President & CEO Recorder Media Group As we stand at the crossroads of progress and perseverance, it is imperative to recognize the profound impact of...

The Impact of Sustainable Fashion

Emily Gartner Fashion Designer & Textile Artist Emily Gartner Designs  Indiana Phumla Jasopu Assistant Editor In recent years, the fashion world has seen a big change, with more focus on...

An Oasis for the Busy: Cashmere nails and Brows by Khulan

Judith Martínez, Ph.D. Associate Professor of World Language and Cultures Missouri State University Missouri Class and elegance are Khulans Naranhuu’s branding. Although she is a  native of Mongolia,...

Disillusioning Life Insurance

The Illusion In my journey spanning over 15 years in the business world, I've come to realize the immense impact of life insurance on financial...

Executive Conversations with Leonardo De Bourg CEO & Founding Partner, Alliavant

I have extensive knowledge of servicing petroleum, gas, power generation, industrial, mining, and construction markets. I was a board director of a commercial bank, in Venezuela, because of my financial background.

Have You Taken Your Seat at the Table?

Sisterhood at the Conservatory was a melanin-themed event where women walked in thinking about whether they have a seat at any table and left...

 Empowering Minds and Wallets: A Book Review of “Financial Literacy for All” by John Hope Bryant

"Financial Literacy for All" by John Hope Bryant is a compelling and accessible guide that serves as a way for individuals seeking to navigate...

Smart Travel: How Technology is Changing Business Travel

Business travel has evolved significantly in recent years, influenced by many factors such as advancements in technology, changing work cultures, and a greater emphasis...

Equipping Small Businesses: Entrepreneurs Conference and Awards 2024

The Entrepreneurs Conference and Awards took place in New York earlier this year and set off the first in a series of small business...

Banking Reimagined: A Conversation with Old National Bank

Interview with Roland Shelton, Chief Strategic Business Partnership Officer & Leo Lopez, SVP Community Lending Executive, Old National Bank Tell us about the importance of...

Massive IT Outage Hits the Globe

Microsoft customers globally have been hit by a cyber issue that resulted in flights being grounded and some banking facilities not functioning in countries...

Credit Scores – The Importance of a Good Credit Score for Your Financial Future 

Stacey Walston  Community Relationship Manager  Bankable Indiana Lending is a decision that every consumer will need to make throughout their lifetime. Though it comes in many forms, credit...

Charlynda Scales, Founder of Mutt’s Sauce

Charlynda Scales, Founder, of Mutt’s Sauce and Director, OH Taste Foundation Tell us about your career journey and how it has shaped you as an individual. I’m...

Want Leaders in Community Development? Develop a New Hiring Strategy.

Amandula Anderson Executive Director, Indiana Region IFF Indiana It's easy to stick to the tried-and-true pipeline when hiring for community development roles. But forming connections with people from...

Embracing Holistic Solutions to Build Sustainable Businesses

In an ever-evolving world, the quest for success and sustainability requires us to think beyond conventional boundaries. This edition of our magazine centers on...

Herbal Goodness – Reimagining Wellness, Q&A with Dr Unoma Okorafor

Founder & CEO OF Herbal Goodness Tell us about Herbal Goodness Dr. Unoma Okorafor:  As a native Nigerian, I was raised on the rich goodness of fresh,...

Tackling Mental Health Challenges

As the world evolves, so do the challenges faced by its inhabitants. Among the myriad issues confronting society today, mental health stands out as...

The Real Estate Industry’s Technological Evolution

Chanel Di Blasi Associate Crosbie Gliner Schiffman Southard & Swanson (CGS3) San Diego The real estate sector is not immune to the digital revolution, which is impacting many...

The Stay on Course Playbook, Accelerating the Future of Leadership Series (Part 5): Uniting Teams and Unlocking Potential

Julie Riga  CEO of Stay on Course Executive Business & Leadership Coach, and MBA New Jersey Infusing lightheartedness and Enjoyment into the work environment Welcome back to "The Stay...

Spotlight – Faith Blackwell Visionary Photographer and Mixed-Media Artist

Visionary Photographer and Mixed-Media Artist Faith Blackwell is a multifaceted artist whose journey into photography and mixed-media artistry began unexpectedly in 2011 while she was...

Book Review – Linda Garcia Wealth Warrior

Wealth Warrior by Linda Garcia "The Wealth Warrior" by Linda Garcia is a rallying cry for those who have felt marginalized by the traditional avenues...

Building Strong Institutions

In an age defined by rapid change and uncertainty, the significance of strong institutions cannot be overstated. They serve as the bedrock upon which...

A Leadership Legacy of Empowerment

Three powerful ways to strengthen your impact as a leader and build a positive legacy of empowerment. Willow Blythe-CarrollFounderWeaving Wisdom, LLCTexas Building an empowering leadership legacy...

Join us with Seth Godin in New York 

The Entrepreneurs Conference and Awards takes place on April 18th with author, entrepreneur & marketing maverick, Seth Godin and Claude Silver (Vayner Media) - www.ZoneofGenius.com/awards This...

Executive Conversation with Mary Smith

Meet MARY SMITH, American Bar Association President Editor - Can you share some insights into your role as the President of the American Bar Association...

Women Championing Change

For centuries women across the world have always been at the forefront for change. They have constantly spoken up when they felt that systems...

Executive Conversations with Jamie Dimon, CEO of one of the largest banks in the world

CEO of the one of the largest banks in the world, Jamie Dimon, speaks to us about the firm’s commitment to diversity, the opportunities...

The Stay on Course Playbook, Accelerating the Future of Leadership Series (Part 4): Enterprise Mindset: Navigating the Landscape of Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Management

Julie RigaCEO of Stay on CourseExecutive Business & Leadership Coach, and MBANew Jersey Introduction to "The Stay on Course Playbook" Series Recap "The Stay on Course...

Embracing Work-Life Integration

Leon PrietoAssistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives & Community Engagement & Professor of ManagementClayton State UniversityGeorgia Simone PhippsProfessor of ManagementMiddle Georgia State UniversityGeorgia It was once said...

The Need to Scale

Robert ShegogPresident & CEORecorder Media Group In the ever-evolving landscape of the U.S. economy, the call for sustainable business models has become increasingly pronounced. Among...

All Star Gospel Celebration

Casey HarrisonCEO, Polished Strategic CommunicationsIndiana Step into the dynamic world where faith collides with visionary leadership—that’s where Tomeka Holyfield shines her brightest. After a successful...

Supporting Latino Students in Higher Education: what that really looks like.

Manuela SalazarExecutive Director of Latino Leadership InitiativeMarian UniversityIndiana When I moved to this country, I never thought that life would surprise me by giving me...

Reflecting the Gains

As the year comes to a close we’re taking time to reflect on the opportunities and successes. MBR was created to highlight expert minority...

SPOTLIGHT: CATHY MOTT – Founder & CEO of CWC Leadership Development

Casey HarrisonFounder & CEOPolished Strategic CommunicationsIndiana In the realm of business leadership, some rise above the rest—not just in terms of professional success, but also...

Harnessing the Power of Inclusive Innovation for Tomorrow’s Tech Landscape

Wesley EugenePartner and Chief Information OfficerIDEO Leon PrietoProfessor of Management and Director of the Center for Social Innovation and Sustainable EntrepreneurshipClayton State UniversityGeorgia Simone PhippsProfessor of...

A Conversation with Telamon Corp. CEO, Stanley Chen, Telamon CAO & President of Robotics, Stephanie Kim and Telamon Founder, Albert Chen

Business Spotlight Stan, could you tell us about your career journey and how you landed up leading Telamon Corp? Stan: All throughout high school and most of...

Invest Today, Build the Future

When we talk about investing in minority communities whether it be through finances, time, or other resources, there’s a tendency to focus on social...

Executive Conversations with Emily Zhen

Emily's experience speaks for itself. Having worked at one of the world's largest Venture Capital firms, Emily is no stranger to the nuances of...

SPOTLIGHT: Deputy Director Derrick Brent

DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO), DERRICK BRENT, SHARES HIS...

Spotlight: Silvana Montenegro

Silvana Montenegro is the Global Head of Advancing Hispanics & Latinos (DEI) at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where she leads a unified vision and...

Increase Your Breast Health IQ

6 Things to Know about Breast Cancer and Black Women My friend Laura Crandon, who I mentioned in last month’s blog, is one of the...

Agile Innovation: Revolutionizing enterprise resource planning

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software has become an integral part of modern business operations, enabling organizations to streamline processes and enhance productivity. In today's...

Executive conversations with Ramon Ray

Meet Ramon Ray, Branding & Marketing Guru, CEO - ZoneofGenius.com and Author of the Celebrity CEO Ramon Ray exudes an energy and authenticity many can...

Taking back the narrative

The minority experience is often documented, debated, and decided by those who aren’t living it. In the past few months I’ve been reflecting on...

The path forward for women in the workforce

Deana R. Haworth, APRChief Operating OfficerHironsIndiana TO ACHIEVE EQUAL REPRESENTATION IN THE C-SUITE, WE NEED TO DEVELOP A PIPELINE OF TALENTED FEMALE LEADERS As the school...

Are you truly ready for leadership?

Karrah Herring, J.D.Chief Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity OfficerOffice of Governor Eric J. Holcomb, State of IndianaIndiana "When a clown moves into a palace, the clown...

The challenges of reintegrating into the workplace after illness

Charlene WheelessCEOCharlene Wheeless LLCMaryland The first worst day of my life was when I received the news that I had cancer. The second worst day...

SPOTLIGHT: Tawana Bain

Tawana Bain Founder & CEO of Derby Diversity Week shares the importance of equity. As a businesswoman of color, who have you found to be...

A vision for impact

Taking Time to Listen to Inform Meaningful Action Following a year in her position as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of...

Executive Conversations – Meet Heidi Pellerano, Chief Commercial Officer of Concacaf

Meet Concacaf's Chief Commercial Officer, Heidi Pellerano, who shared her journey and the role of Concacaf. Her insights into the importance of engaging the...

Bridging the Past and Future: Native American Business Successes and Their Economic Impact” 

As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, it’s important to acknowledge not just the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of Native Americans, but...

Small Businesses, Big Impact : Thoughts from the Editor

Linky Ugeh Editor in Chief As we celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, it’s impossible to ignore the incredible impact that small businesses have on our economy....

Growth Ready

In a time marked by economic uncertainty and rapid change, small businesses stand as a beacon of resilience and opportunity, fueling our economy with...

Bouncing into Fitness: How Precious Jones is Redefining Fitness with Bounce Classes

How did you initially break into the fitness industry?  I have always been into fitness. I was a 3 sport athlete in middle and high...

Executive Conversations with Kunal Gupta, CEO of Nutra-Med Packaging

Kunal Gupta is a dynamic leader with experience spanning Tech startup founder, Engineering, Consulting and now running a pharmaceutical packaging company. It is clear...

The Importance of Wellness for Professionals and Business Owners: A Comprehensive Guide

Phumla Jasopu  Assistant Editor Linky Ugeh Editor in Chief In the fast-paced world of business, where deadlines loom, meetings pile up, and the demands on your time never...

The Rise of Fractional Executives: A New Paradigm in C-Suite Leadership

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Embracing An Outlook of Longevity  

Robert Shegog President & CEO Recorder Media Group As we stand at the crossroads of progress and perseverance, it is imperative to recognize the profound impact of...

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