Amy Elisa Jackson
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Oakland, CA, United States
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The Truth About Being a Black Woman in Tech
For the past 5 years, the diversity problem in Silicon Valley has been the hot button issue. One year after Google, Facebook, Microsoft and others started issuing “diversity reports,” the numbers are still staggeringly low. Meanwhile, Amazon and Dropbox have failed to release 2015 workforce demog... → Read More
5 Things We Learned About the New Look of Leadership
Sponsored by The Limited The stereotypical image of a leader is an overly ambitious bald, white male—until now. Last month, we teamed up with The Limited to redefine the look of leadership in America. In addition to some competitive shopping for The Limited’s latest collection (many items sold ou... → Read More
5 Things We Learned About the New Look of Leadership
Sponsored by The Limited The stereotypical image of a leader is an overly ambitious bald, white male—until now. Last month, we teamed up with The Limited to redefine the look of leadership in America. In addition to some competitive shopping for The Limited’s latest collection (many items sold ou... → Read More
5 Things Successful People Do to Achieve Expert Status
Scrolling through professional profiles, I’ve noticed that “expert” is the buzzword on many more resumes and bios these days. “Expert in the field of human resources,” “an expertly trained analyst,” “a 7-year fitness expert.” But what does it really take to have an expertise in a particular field... → Read More
5 Apps That Will Help You Go to (and Stay) Asleep
A good night’s sleep can be elusive, whether it’s because of work stress, Netflix binging, or insomnia. According to Newsweek, Millennials are the most sleepless generation, with 29 percent of those between the ages of 18 and 33 saying can’t sleep because they are “thinking of all the things they... → Read More
How to Ace Your Side Hustle: The Ultimate Guide
Starting a side hustle is the biggest career trend of 2015. But how do you get started? And can it really be lucrative? We’re here to help. Below, 10 ways to launch a rewarding side hustle: 1. Tons of Millennials have successfully started a business outside of their 9-to-5 (and we’re not just tal... → Read More
Lady Gaga Teaches Us One Very Important Lesson (Spoiler: It’s Got Nothing To Do With A Fierce Halloween Costume)
While Lady Gaga has made a career out of being avant-garde with costumes, makeup, and over-the-top head pieces, those things are not why she’s our favorite celeb this Halloween weekend. In a recent Q&A at Yale, Gaga (aka Stefani Germanotta) taught us all one very important lesson about being ... → Read More
Levo 100: The New Guard of Media
From interviewing the POTUS to reporting on the latest fashion trends and dishing out top-notch financial advice, these Millennials are redefining the world of media. The one thing that binds them? They’re all adamant that journalism isn’t dead. They say it’s more alive and exciting than ever. Re... → Read More
13 #NetworkingFails We’re All Guilty Of (and How to Fix Them!)
When it comes to networking, “Collecting as many business cards as you can, and trolling LinkedIn are not enough.” That’s the biggest lesson Kevin Conroy Smith, founder at The Number Project and networking pro, wants you to know. But hey, we have all been guilty of these and other faux pas. The k... → Read More
6 Super-Inspiring LGBTQA Celebrities
This week marks the beginning of LGBT Pride month, so it’s definitely time to celebrate. → Read More