Don’t let a bully take your power, especially as an adult. And if you are…
Read More »
After official Mary J. Blige response, I'm still shaking my head
As the Burger King chicken wrap hoopla continues, questions arise about lack of diversity in…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: April 5, 2012
Tags: advertising, advertising industry, branding, Burger King, chicken wraps, copyright, Diversity, entertainment, entertainment industry, licensing, Mary J. Blige, music business, Music Industry, racism
We all make mistakes. Here are a few suggestions for a better brand move
After an outpour of backlash about a Mary J. Blige commercial that raises more than…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: April 3, 2012
Tags: advertising, Burger King, chicken commercials, entertainment industry, fast food, Fast food restaurants, franchises, Franchising, marketing, Mary J. Blige, Music Industry, racism
Adding a side-eye-worthy endorsement to the brand just doesn't make sense
Joining the ranks of chicken-eating stereotypes, the multi-platinum singer adds an endorsement to the brand…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: April 2, 2012
Tags: advertising, branding, Burger King, Church's Chicken, commercial racism, commercials, Mary J. Blige, McDonald's, media, Music Industry, My Life, Popeyes Chicken, racism, racist ads, What's the 411, women leaders
Here's an idea: Spice things up by sprinkling in some reality and rachetness
Oprah, let’s be real: Reality and celebrity-based TV are not only the popular kids on…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: March 22, 2012
Tags: Ananda Lewis, Basketball Wives, BET, billionaire, blacks in television, Discovery Communications, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, Girlfriends, hip-hop renamed, Jay Z, Jimmy Kimmel, Living Single, Marcy Projects, MTV, Oprah Winfrey, OWN, OWN Network, Queen Latifah, self-help, Teen Summit, television industry, television network, television ratings, Toni Childs, Tracee Ellis Ross, TV-Video, VH1, Wendy Williams, women executives., Women in business
We all get jealous. Here's how to shake it off and keep it moving
Healthy professional competition is vital among successful peers, but jealousy can creep in with every…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: March 6, 2012
Tags: career advancement, career transition, envy, happiness, hater, interoffice conflict, jealousy, leadership, life purpose, peer pressure, success, Women in business, women in the workplace, workplace issue, young professionals
While evaluating your inner circle, it's good to put yourself to the test, too
We often evaluate people in our networks since they reflect largely on our own personal…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: February 14, 2012
Tags: Amber Noble-Garland., boss moves, branding, career advancement, career development, Egypt Sherrod, friendships, Gayle King, inner circle, Jay Z, Kanye West, network, Oprah, personal branding, professional branding, professional connections, professional contacts, professional development, social network, social networking, women professionals, young professionals
Boost morale and avoid stress by trusting that someone is adequately qualified
When it comes to any job, there has to be a level of trust that…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: February 7, 2012
Tags: career development, career transition, employment, interoffice conflict, jobs, office morale, professional development, women professionals, workplace conflict, workplace issues, young professionals
In my last year of 20s, here's what I'd tell the younger, less responsible me
After 29 years of excitement, carefree experiences and graceful falls, there’s so much that the…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: January 31, 2012
Tags: career advancement, career development, career transition, college student, life lessons, passion, purpose, social development, undergraduate, women professionals, young professional
Sometimes it's best to simply trust yourself and act
Whether it’s a career or personal decision, sometimes it’s best to simply trust yourself, and…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: January 26, 2012
Tags: career change, career development, career goals, career transition, decision making, goal setting, insecurity, life purpose, professional advice, purpose, self-confidence
