Get Lost In Your Present
Published: Originally published online in Glass Heel as ‘Get Lost In Your Present’ by Amanda A. Ebokosia. “Be QUIET,” I say to myself as I prepare for a short weekend getaway with a friend. My mind cannot let go from the deadlines…
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood….
The Road not Taken – By: Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where…
The benefits of stimulating women-led businesses in developing countries
Published: Originally published online in Black Enterprise as ‘Power Women: Building Global Business Leaders: 3 Power Women Who Rock’ by Amanda A. Ebokosia People are taking notice of the power moves by women across the globe now more than ever. And when…
How can we master the art of delegation?
Published: Originally published online in Forbes as ‘Be A Healthy Leader, Master The Art of Delegation’ by Amanda A. Ebokosia You don’t need an alarm. You wake up every day at 4 AM and knock out one or two hours of answering correspondence,…
Michelle Obama: Crafting a speech like a leader
Published: Originally published online in Black Enterprise as ’5 Leadership Lessons From Michelle Obama’ by Amanda A. Ebokosia Mom-in-Chief. Golden smile. Arguably one of the most progressive first ladies of our time. Michelle Obama has made her mark. Coloring outside the lines of…
Tamron Hall & Sheryl Salomon: The Power of Mentorship for Young African American Women
Published: Originally published online in Forbes as ‘The Power of Mentorship for Young African American Women’ by Amanda A. Ebokosia. “There was no plan B. It was going to be this or I was going to fail.” Tamron Hall, Host of MSNBC’s The…
Getting what you need by saying this____________.
Published: Originally published online in Glass Heel as ‘Saying Goodbye to Someday’ by Amanda A. Ebokosia. Start Booming, the message etched across our notebooks read. The blue cover glistened as it made its debut on every table adorned with…
Stay Tuned.
Dear All, I’ve been quite busy with so many programs and changes with The Gem Project! We’re excited to start the next round of public speaking and debate series for our youth there. There is so many plans I have…
The Jeff Bezos of our world
This morning I thought of the Jeff Bezos of our world. The ones who pitched their first ideas in crowded basements to their friends and their friends’ friends. The ones who saw a vision so pristine, yet so alien and…
