Meet Naziyah Mahmood the Astrophysicist, Aerospace Engineer, Muslim, Ninja-Poet

Who is Naziyah Mahmood?  Well it’s hard to describe in words to be honest.  Yes Mahmood is a Rocket Scientist, but she’s alot more….like a WHOLE lot more.  Just look at the picture above. Mahmood is from Scotland, UK and works as an Aerospace Engineer and Astrophysicist in her “professional” life if you can call … Read more

US Gymnastics hit with sexual abuse scandal

According to ESPN, an “Indianapolis Star-USA Today investigation into sexual assault of young gymnasts has found hundreds of cases of athletes alleging abuse, as well as systemic failures that allowed abusive coaches to relocate to other gyms.” To often we hear of stories where trusted institutions with the goal of supporting young boys and girls … Read more

Geraldine Moriba, CNN’s diversity and inclusion VP, exits company

Geraldine Moriba has decided to leave CNN.  The soon to be former VP of diversity and inclusion accepted the job in late 2013 and now looks to head out on her own.  According to CNN president Jeff Zucker, “Moriba will be launching Moriba Media, “taking her passion for great journalism on the road. Among her … Read more

Have Australian companies desensitized gender diversity?

The word desensitize means to make less sensitize; free (someone) from a phobia by gradually exposing the person to the thing that is feared. AMP Capital argues that Australian corporations are at risk of stalling on gender diversity due to their desensitization of the issue.  They, being Australia’s top corporations, have made gender diversity less … Read more

When marketing your company, avoid the colors Orange, Brown, & Gray

Did you know that color increases brand recognition by up to 80 percent? Yes, up to 80 percent. Psychologists have documented that “living color does more than appeal to the senses. It also boost memory for scenes in the natural world.” Moreover, color helps us store and process images. Overall, color is extremely important and … Read more

The 12 winners of the CBS Drama Diversity Casting Initiative have been revealed

At least 10,000 people submitted applications to qualify for the CBS Drama Diversity Casting Initiative.  Of the submission, 450 were called in and 12 actors were selected for the CBS project. The overall goal of the initiative is to reach out and grant opportunities for previously overlooked and underrepresented groups including African American, Asian American, … Read more

The Trump Bump continues as small business confidence rises

With the Dow hitting record highs, the “Trump Bump” is helping businesses prepare for the possibility of a brighter future with tax breaks expected to hit the market early next year.  In addition to the markets, small business confidence is at a 5 year high in terms of month-to-month jump. “The National Federation of Independent … Read more

Linda McMahon is actually a big supporter of women in leadership

When Linda McMahon was selected as the head of the Small Business Administration, many people in the political world gasped.  Not that people considered the pick a negative (see Jeff Sessions and Scott Pruitt), but because no one knew much about the former CEO of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). When someone produces entertainment like … Read more