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Skip the Bootcamp, Secure the Bag: Tips for Apprenticeships
Pivoting careers isn’t always a linear path. But apprenticeship programs can be the game-changer you need, offering mentorship, real-world experience, and a foot in the door. The journey might not be easy, but trust me—it’s worth it.
Just Gimme My Money: How to make More in your Career
Let’s be real: increasing your income is a MUST-HAVE for living the life you want to live in 2025. Making more money at work usually boils down to two approaches. Both require effort, but they approach growth from different angles.
What’s on my Bookshelf? — Fall 2024 szn finale
This post is dedicated to books that made me hotter, smarter, and richer this year (shoutout to Maggie Sellers for the mantra). While I read a total of 15 books in 2024, I’m sharing the reads that changed my life for the better.
You can call this my 2024 Consumption Wrapped.
QTNA: Do You Need Certifications to Work in Tech?
Working in tech does not mean you’re working in IT. IT-specific roles—think cybersecurity, networking, or cloud infrastructure—often require certifications. But when it comes to product teams—roles like UX Researcher (that’s me), Product Designer, Product Manager, Data Scientist, or Software Engineer—certifications matter less.
Binge-Worthy: Building a UX Portfolio That Keeps Them Watching
Think about your favorite Netflix series—the kind that hooks you in from the very first episode and keeps you up all night clicking next episode.
For me, that’s easily Nobody Wants This. Now imagine if your UX portfolio could captivate a recruiter or hiring manager in the same way. That’s the goal: to make your portfolio binge-worthy.
You Can do Hard Things
Right now, I’m facing a mountain that feels like an endless uphill battle. There are days when I don’t feel like continuing, but I know you are the ultimate mountain mover. You’ve gone before me and set my path straight. Not only have you graced me for this journey, but you’ve also equipped me—so I surrender this mountain to you.
Leaving for Lake Como Tonight
I’d always wondered, what makes this place so special? What do people do here that’s different from the rest of Italy? After catching glimpses of it in Succession’s season 3, my curiosity only grew.
So after my week at the Paris Olympics, I made my way to Lake Como to reunite with my girls for our annual summer trip.
Protecting your Greatest Asset
When you remove something from its usual place, it creates a void that needs to be filled. During this time, I stepped back from social media, Afrobeats, and rooms that don’t glorify God, while focusing more on scripture study, meditation, and intentional conversations with friends.
Disentangling my Career from my Identity
Despite years of education and prestigious positions, I realized that my identity extended far beyond my job title. It's a lesson I've carried with me into my current role. While our careers are undoubtedly important, they're not synonymous with our identities or our purpose.
🟢 Is God in your Close Friends?
Have you ever been part of a group friendship where you never spent one-on-one time with the individuals in the group? That's friendship by association. Personal encounters are vital for nurturing a friendship with God.
Passenger Princess: God at the wheel
What is the driving force in your life? As believers, we immediately want to say “God.” But upon closer inspection, we may find ourselves being driven by other, less desirable forces. These "bad drivers" can take many forms…
Living Legacies: in our Abraham era
Though Abraham didn't witness the complete fulfillment of God's promises, his legacy endures. His story compels us to reflect not only on the visible footprint we leave on the world but also on the invisible aspects of our lives—our thoughts and the posture of our hearts.
It’s a posture — not behavioral modification
If you've spent time in church, you might know when to lift your hands, shout, and say amen. However, true holiness transcends these outward expressions. It isn't just a concept; it's a posture—a deliberate choice to set ourselves apart for God's purposes.
DIY the dream: the self-taught guide
Today, I find myself working alongside colleagues with impressive credentials – PhDs and master's degrees galore – and I wholeheartedly applaud their achievements. Yet, it's crucial to acknowledge that we all arrived at this destination via two distinctly unique journeys, each offering something valuable.
Why is Everybody Traveling to Aspen?
I now get why Justin and Hailey Bieber, the Jenners, Rihanna, and A$AP Rocky decided to pop in this month too. Turns out, you can have mountain views, blue skies, sunshine, floor-to-ceiling windows, and billionaires casually sitting beside you—all in the same frame.