Graduation
As we close out this graduation season, I am in awe of the way communities have come together to honor the graduates. Today, I am going to let you in on a little secret about what was lacking for me...
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Derek McGinty on Recent Events
- June 8, 2020
- By: Dr. Lisa Toppin
- Category: Inputs to Action Diversity Podcast
- Comments: 0
Today we have a real treat for you. In a special Inputs to Action video podcast, I interview my big brother, Derek McGinty. Derek is an award winning journalist, as well as a long-time news anchor and talk-show host...
Where Do I Begin?
- June 3, 2020
- By: Dr. Lisa Toppin
- Category: Harnessing Your Power! Career Advice Blog
- Comments: 4
So much has happened in this past week, it is hard to land on what I want to share with you. I will tell you I have been very emotional – grieved actually, but I am always reflective. Here are my top four observations...
Amy Markel on Her Journey from Workforce to Stay-at-Home Mother
- June 1, 2020
- By: Dr. Lisa Toppin
- Category: Blazin' Your Path - Career Podcast
- Comments: 0
Amy Markel discusses her MIT training in Chemical Engineering, growth in international banking, and journey to being a stay-at-home mother...
May is a Month of Celebration
- May 27, 2020
- By: Dr. Lisa Toppin
- Category: Harnessing Your Power! Career Advice Blog
- Comments: 0
As we look to close out May, let's reflect on the many powerful events and occasions we celebrate this month, in spite of the challenges that may surround us...
Ebony Carter, Mother and Armed Services Professional
- May 22, 2020
- By: Dr. Lisa Toppin
- Category: Blazin' Your Path - Career Podcast
- Comments: 0
Today on Blazin' Your Path, I'm pleased to have Ebony Carter as my guest on the video podcast. Ebony is an officer in the National Guard, and she will share with us insight around her experience as an Armed Services professional and a mom...
Quiotte Vanfield on Single Parenting
- May 15, 2020
- By: Dr. Lisa Toppin
- Category: Inputs to Action Diversity Podcast
- Comments: 0
This week’s episode features Quiotte Vanfield, and we are exploring the world of single parenting. After marrying, having a son, and experiencing a divorce, Quiotte found herself in a situation of raising...
She’s Holdin’ it Down
- May 13, 2020
- By: Dr. Lisa Toppin
- Category: Harnessing Your Power! Career Advice Blog
- Comments: 0
May 16th is Armed Forces Day, when we will acknowledge those who are currently serving, including mothers in our military who sometimes are under appreciated. Armed Forces Day tends to get much less attention than...
Balancing Motherhood, Career and COVID-19
- May 11, 2020
- By: Dr. Lisa Toppin
- Category: Blazin' Your Path - Career Podcast
- Comments: 0
Today we have a real treat for you. In a special Blazin' Your Path virtual panel discussion, I interview three career moms to discuss balancing motherhood and career in the face of COVID-19...
It’s almost Mother’s Day. Who do you love?
- May 5, 2020
- By: Dr. Lisa Toppin
- Category: Harnessing Your Power! Career Advice Blog
- Comments: 0
Last week I invited you to consider the source of your power and what you will do with it. This week I challenge you to harness your power by taking what we have been given and leveraging it for your own good...