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We continue our three-part international careers series on BlackEnterprise.com, profiling professionals who found career fulfillment in the global landscape.

Janan Shakur aspired to live abroad to gain a different experience of life beyond U.S. shores. She decided to attend an American university in Switzerland which included opportunities to travel as part of its academic curriculum.

Influenced by her own culture and diverse travels, Shakur went on to become a fashion entrepreneur, founding Casa di Culture, an online boutique she runs while living and working in Vaud, Switzerland.

Check out Shakur's insights on being a black professional in the country, navigating the job market, and the perks of working overseas. ---Janell Hazelwood

Global Jobs: Finding Career Success in Switzerland

Finding success in transitioning into international career opportunities

A young Web entrepreneur who found job success—and love—abroad gives her tips for success.

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: March 9, 2012 Tags: blacks in Switzerland, Casi di Culture, Employment, entrepreneur, fashion, Female Executives, global jobs, global professionals, international jobs, international professionals, Jobs, Switzerland, Web entrepreneur, women entrepreneurs, women executives., women workers, Women's History Month, working abroad

For many women, a power look doesn't just end with the right outfit or shoe. It's a head-to-toe story of branding that tells who they are, what they do and how well they do it.

Putting that best face forward is important, whether they're closing deals, working with clients, traveling the world or starting that next venture. In today's image-conscious business world, make-up is no longer just for movie stars and glamour girls, as many working women recognize the importance of presence, accentuating their best features and embracing the power of femininity.

Frank Guyton, celebrity make-up artist and artistic director at Black Opal, helped four professional women tap into their wow factor, with beauty looks that can go from the office to after hours. ---Janell Hazelwood

Photos by Jerome Shaw

Beauty Before and After: 4 Career Women Transform into Power Looks

Black Opal artistic director Frank Guyton talks tips on day-to-night looks

Frank Guyton, celebrity make-up artist and artistic director at Black Opal, creates power looks for…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: March 9, 2012 Tags: beauty, Black Opal, Career Advancement, cosmetics, dress code, entertainment industry, Female Executives, female professionals, Financial Services, financial services industry, Frank Guyton, Kadence L.L.C., life coach, Lord & Taylor, makeup, media, office attire, professional branding, professional women, spring fashion, Women CEOs, women professionals

7 Must-Haves for Every Professional Woman’s Bag

These vital items ensure you're always prepared for that next opportunity

Keep these seven vital items on hand for daily career success.

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: March 5, 2012 Tags: business cards, Career Advancement, career transition, fashion, Female Executives, Madame Noire, Women in business, women professionals, women's accessories

On the Real Housewives of Atlanta, we've all seen the drama and antics of six women interacting both professionally and personally to make must-see TV. But Attorney Phaedra Parks is not your typical reality TV diva. She's been managing law partner at The Parks Group, P.C., for a decade, and has represented the likes of Bobby Brown, Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris, among others.

The mother, entrepreneur, and litigator, was president of the Gate City Bar Association, and actively sits on boards for organizations including the American Bar Association and the University of Georgia. One can't have all of this under her (designer) belt without knowing a thing -- or three--- about networking.

On the heels of last night's episode, we caught up with Parks for her quick and dirty quips on making quality connections. ---Janell Hazelwood

Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Phaedra Parks: Three Professional Networking Don’ts

Three quick and dirty tips on boosting your professional connections

Attorney and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks knows a thing or three about…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: February 27, 2012 Tags: black law firm, Bravo TV, Career Advancement, Cynthia Bailey, Facebook, Female Executives, law, law firm, law partner, law practice, NeNe Leakes, networking, Phaedra Parks, Real Housewives of Atlanta, reality TV, Social media, social network, Star Jones, Twitter, women executives., women in workplace, women professionals, young professional

Bored and Disgruntled: How to Revamp and Recharge

Four ways to get out of a professional rut

Sophia Nelson, public speaker and author of Black Woman Redefined (BenBella Books; $24.95), offers four…

By Demetria Irwin

Posted: February 22, 2012 Tags: Career Advancement, career change, career rut, career transition, Female Executives, life purpose, positioning, professional branding, purpose, senior managers, senior professionals, senior workers, stress, women executives., Women in business, workplace issues, young professionals

Research your dreams. "Inform yourself and gather as much information on what it is that you want to do. You need to be ahead of the game."

Career Spotlight: Dee Daniels Provides Women Entrepreneurs Vital Web Resource

Founder of Digital Diva 2.0 advocates for female entrepreneurship

A former journalist, this founder of Digital Diva 2.0 seeks to connect women entrepreneurs with…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 15, 2012 Tags: Dee Daniels, Digital Diva 2.0, digital media, entrepreneurs, Female Executives, Web professionals, women entrepreneurs, women executives., Women in business, women in digital, women in tech, Women of Power, women professionals

As professional women from across the country gather for Black Enterprise's 7th Annual Women of Power Summit, lyricists gear up to showcase their talents in this year's poetry jam. The poets will use words to uplift and inspire, culminating the first day of networking and entertainment for attendees. Here's a look at the wordsmiths who will be performing.

Women of Power Summit Kicks Off with Poetry Jam

Top lyricists will take to the stage to honor women of power

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 15, 2012 Tags: Female Executives, female professionals, literature, networking, poetry, poetry jam, women executives., Women of Power, Women of Power Summit, women professionals

7 Days of Boss Moves, Day Three: Maximize Your Social Networks

Get beyond the business-card exchange toward quality connections

For seven days, we challenge you to take steps toward quality networking with Cameka Smith,…

By Cameka Smith

Posted: February 8, 2012 Tags: Cameka Smith, Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, Facebook, Female Executives, female professionals, Linked In, networking, social network, social networking, The BOSS Network, Twitter, women executives., women professionals

For last night's Super Bowl XLVI, millions gathered to watch with excitement --- and for some, disappointment --- as the New York Giants took home the victory. Each team combined skill, strategy, and deliberate action to capture the NFL's top win, a career-defining moment for both sides to reflect on what was done well and what could be improved for next season.

All of these elements exist in today's competitive business world, with everyday professionals applying brain and brawn to achieve career wins. Female professionals can take major cues from the men on the field --- and in the C-suite.

Jocelyn Giangrande, career coach and author of What’s In Your Sandwich? 10 Surefire Ingredients for Career Success (SASHE, L.L.C; $18.95), offers four lessons women can learn from the Super Bowl to step out of the cheerleader sidelines and into championship gains.

Four Lessons Women of Power Can Learn from the Super Bowl

Develop a healthy competitive attitude to become a top player in the game

Four lessons women can learn from the Super Bowl to make professional career wins of…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 6, 2012 Tags: career advacement, Career Development, Chad Ochocinco, executive leadership, Female Executives, female professionals, gender discrimination, gender roles, leadership development, National Football League, negotiation, New England Patriots, NFL, NY Giants, professional sports, Sports Biz, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLVI, women executives., Women of Power, women professionals

THE THESPIAN: GENEVIEVE NNAJI This Nigerian actress, known as the "Julia Roberts of Africa," has appeared in more than 60 films since her debut in 1998. A Nollywood A-lister --- and one of the highest paid actresses in the industry --- she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, and today is the spokesperson for several international ad campaigns including MUD Cosmetics.

10 International Women of Power to Watch

From entertainment to technology, these women are making a major impact across the globe

These ten women of color are making a major impact on the world at large,…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: January 30, 2012 Tags: African Brits, African professionals, African women, Black Brits, Black Women, Blacks in Britain, British women, entertainment, Female Executives, global professionals, international business, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Nollywood, Scotland, Technology, women executives., Women in business, women in entertainment, women in technology, Women of Power, women professionals

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