November 2018 Professional Spotlight: Robel Yemane & Bofta Hidrit

November 2018 Professional Spotlight: Robel Yemane & Bofta Hidrit

This month’s professional spotlight features Robel Yemane and Bofta Hidrit, partners and co-owners of Minted Lounge and eriTech Consultancy. Read more to learn about Robel and Bofta’s inspiration and path to entrepreneurship. Could you each briefly explain some of the...

Ask EDN: November 2018

Hi EDN, I have a great job and I love it except for one thing, my boss is a micromanager. She wants to be CC’d on every email even when she has nothing to do with a topic. If I step out of the office for a meeting and she’s in the office, I need to basically plan an...

Ask EDN: October 2018

Ask EDN Question: Hey EDN, I am 33 and I’ve worked  in finance most of my career. Lately, I’ve been thinking about exploring a new field or career. I want to know, at 33 how do you transition into or start a new career? Is it even possible? Is it best just to stay the...
October Professional Spotlight: Miela Fetaw

October Professional Spotlight: Miela Fetaw

This month’s spotlight is Miela Fetaw. Miela is an Emmy nominated freelance investigative reporter. Read more to learn about Miela and the inspiration behind her unconventional career success. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current...
September 2018 Professional Spotlight: Feven Tecleab

September 2018 Professional Spotlight: Feven Tecleab

This month’s professional spotlight features Feven Tecleab. Feven is the Head of Creative Direction & Branding at the The Serve and Co-Owner and Chief of Creative Direction & Branding for UNTLD & CO. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Feven,...

Ask EDN September 2018

Ask EDN Question: I am a 24 Year old Eritrean woman and I’ve been working at a nonprofit in DC for two years as Executive Assistant. The position I applied for was Program Associate but they said I didn’t have the experience needed given I had just graduated. They...