Bored with the advertising world, Andre Woolery refocused his energy on the arts and revolutionized…
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James Shields traded in his stuffy desk job for a more fulfilling career as an artist
With his Hip-Hop Coloring Book, James Shields not only followed his dreams but educates kids…
By Jenisha Watts
Posted: December 20, 2011
Tags: Afrika Bambaataa, Changing Lanes, Fab 5 Freddy, Howard University, James Shields, Kurtis Blow, Macy's, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Wild Style, Zulu Nation
After shedding 60 lbs, entrepreneur inspires women to find their self-confidence through boxing
Founded by Teresa Scott, Women’s World of Boxing provides women with a comfortable introduction to…
By Anslem Samuel
Posted: December 8, 2011
Tags: boxing, Changing Lanes, for-profit, fundraising, Kingsway Boxing NYC, non-profit, self-confidence, Teresa Scott, Women of Power, Women's World Of Boxing, WWB Girl's Club
The hitmaker recounts his unique path to success and the lessons he learned along the way
Singer/songwriter Sean Garrett has crafted No. 1 singles for a bevy of artists, but on…
By Aliya Ewing
Executive fused business skills with artistic talent for opportunity of a lifetime
Yvette Campbell of the Harlem School of the Arts (Image: Lisa Hancock Photography)
After officially retiring…
By Souleo
Posted: November 28, 2011
Tags: Alvin ailey, ballet, career advancement, career change, career development, career transition, dance, Harlem, Harlem School of the Arts, professional dance, Yvette L. Campbell
Long love of sports takes woman into international career path
Quina Martin spent years as a corporate hiring professional until one day, she answered the…
By Souleo
Posted: October 13, 2011
Tags: career advancement, career change, career devolopment, career transition, international sports, Motivation, soccer, Sports, sports industry, women in sports
Entrepreneur finds passion, financial freedom -- and a way to give back
After being terminated from a position at a nonprofit, Richard Jeanty decided to take a…
By Souleo
Posted: October 5, 2011
Tags: black authors, career advancement, career change, career development, career transition, employment, entrepreneurship, Job Market, Publishing, publishing industry, Self Publishing
Eco-friendly niche gives entrepreneur competitive edge in the industry
Former model Deanna K. Hains switched gears from the glam world of fashion into the…
By Souleo
Changing careers may seem daunting, but with careful planning you could create the business life you want
Joining the Chrysler Group in the late ’80s W. Alvin Jackson flourished for nearly 35…
By Brittany Hutson
From artist-to-author, the Virginia-based MC explains how God changed his life
Malice of the Clipse shares how his path to God led him to be a…
By Anslem Samuel
Posted: September 13, 2011
Tags: author, branding, Changing Lanes, faith, Gene Elliott Thornton Jr., hip-hop renamed, KiKi Swinson, Malice, Pusha T, religion, Reverb Nation, social media, Terrence Thornton, the Clipse, Thorn10 Publishing, Twitter, viral video, vlog, Wretched Pitiful Poor Blind and Naked
