Tips for Making Better Career Moves for the New Year!

In 2009 I knew many Fabulous Brown Girls who were just going through the motions with their careers.. You were not really happy with where you were at work or how you were being treated. So in 2010 you said you wanted a CHANGE!! Well 2010 is here and nothing has happened. Its okay FBGs if you know you want to change, but don't necessarily know where to start. Just make sure you READ on for tips on how to go about it the right way..

• Self-Evaluation: Have you started a personal evaluation or self reflection of yourself career wise? Did you meet your professional goals over the last year or at least started making significant headway on them?

• Share Your Goals: Have you told your boss the goals you have? It is important to let your boss know where you see yourself professionally. Their job is not only to meet the company's goals, but also to help develop your career goals as well. A good boss will be impressed by your willingness to share your goals as well as be excited to help you progress. If you have let the new year come and haven't sat down to talk to your boss do that ASAP!

• Update Your Resume: If you achieved your goals for the year, make sure your boss knows this and your resume has your most current accomplishments on them with the results that back them up. And keep your eyes open for new opportunities within your company if you intend on staying.

• Professional Development: Use this year to expand on new skills that can be developed. Attend professional organization meetings, go to seminars, or listen to webinars for a few hours a month, purchase a few books on your industry to learn new and exciting techniques.

Corporate America is a hard game to play. We want to see all of our Fabulous Brown Girls succeed in this world, so if you have any more tips or stories you can share or pass along.. please by all means do not be afraid of leaving us a comment!

FBG Photo of the Week 12.4.09

Taraji P. Henson (also fellow Howard Alumni) looks absolutely FABULOUS in this grey ensemble as she announced the nominations for the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards. Even though Taraji outfits are sometimes hit or misses.. she is definitely a HIT in this!

This FBG is looking very classic and demure with her natural makeup and a classic hairstyle that looks great on most women. Taraji is glowing and I love how grey is such a refined and classy color, especially against brown skin! Her outfit is very simple, but does not look plain. This may be an inspiration for a work outfit or any thing that calls for the "sophisticated and chic" look. I love it!

Happy Friday Fabulous Brown Girls!!

Howard University: A Homecoming Like None Other

So I am back.. for real this time... After writing this Homecoming review blog, I can now say I have fully and officially recovered from all that is Howard Homecoming.. from the 9 hour long road trip to DC, to the spontaneous reunions, highly anticipated events, and simply the euphoric feelings of just being back "home" again...

I know one thing..Homecoming surely did not disappoint.

While in DC, I hit up some of my favorite lounges and happy hours, walked down the always live U Street and of course went to.. YARDFEST!

YARDFEST is like HU Alumni Family Reunion! Even though there were a lot of high profile performances like FABULOUS and DC native, WALE, just to name a few, a lot of the alumni are more interested in reuniting with one another than joining in on the FREE concert.

Seeing everyone look their best in their fancy "Yardfest fit" is so important to the omni-fashionable campus and then the reunion continues as everyone gets ready for the night's big event! Whether it was LOVE or The BLACK HOLLYWOOD party, HU young Alumni know how to get party and have a good time.

Seeing as it took me over a week to fully recover, I definitely underestimated how special homecoming is and plan on returning for many years to come.

Even though I am an overall HBCU supporter, there is no place on earth like Howard University! And there is no way you can convince me any different, seriously!

I was able to catch up with some of the dearest people that are in my life and see every body happy and enjoying themselves. There were many times I questioned why I left the DC area, but the answer slowly and surely would come back to me. HOMECOMING is just what its called coming home.. you have to leave the nest to truly show off what HOWARD has taught you and beam that BISON glow on everyone you meet.



I give all my thanks to Howard University, if it wasn't for me attending such a diverse and uplifting school, I would not have the inspiration or courage to start Fabulous Brown Girl! I will continue to make Howard proud and carry the HU pride with me where ever I go.