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Ask EDN: May 2020 – Parenting in a Pandemic
Dear EDN, I have been fortunate enough to be able to work from home, but I also have young children. It is saving our family a lot of money, since we don’t have to pay for daycare, but my husband still has to leave for work and my children are young and require a lot...
April 2020 Professional Spotlight: Robel Woldu
This month’s professional spotlight features Robel Woldu, Founder and CEO of Athletic Form. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Robel, his passion for fitness, and his path to entrepreneurship. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in...
Ask EDN: April 2020 – Feeling Lost Amid Covid-19
Dear EDN, I’ve been with a Hotel Management company for 7 years. It was my first job out of undergrad. Before this Corona stuff broke out, I applied for another job and got it. I thought it was time for something new. I put in my two weeks and transitioned out of my...
Remembering Ermias Asghedom aka “Nipsey Hussle”
Written By Heaven Berhane On that particular Sunday, I was in church later than usual, standing in our lobby and preparing to leave when I read the headlines on Instagram: Nipsey Hussle shot outside his store. My heart sank deep in my stomach as I attempted...
March 2020 Spotlight: Segen Beshir
This month’s professional spotlight features Segen Beshir, owner of “Plan on Segen”. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Segen, her work, and her path to becoming a female entrepreneur. How did you come to decide that starting your own business was the...
Ask EDN: March 2020 – Newbie
Dear EDN, I’m fairly new on the job and I have a coworker that has been assigned to train me on a certain task. In the beginning, I felt like I was learning, getting support, had what felt like a plan of action and goals. However, that has changed. Now she’s assigning...
February 2020 Spotlight: Rahwa H. Ghebre-Ab
This month’s spotlight features Rahwa H. Ghebre-Ab, Senior Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Lionsgate, and recipient of The National Diversity Council's 2020 Top 50 Leaders in Entertainment Award. Read further to learn more about Rahwa and her road to...
Ask EDN: February 2020 – Over It
Dear EDN, I recently joined an organization and I’m having a tough time with my motivation levels. I have the tendency to pitch in and make sure the work gets done, which is what is expected of us, since most of the work is shared. I’m finding that many of my...
January 2020 Spotlight: Wintanna Abai
This month's spotlight features Wintanna Abai, elementary school Principal. Read further to learn more about Wintanna and her career path as an educator. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current career role? I have been a Principal of an...
Ask EDN: January 2020 – Flirting Her Way to the Top
#AskEDN Question: Dear EDN, I have a colleague who constantly flirts with my boss. My boss is a very smart person but doesn’t get a lot of female attention, so he eats this up. Her behavior hasn’t really affected the opportunities I have, access to clients, or my...