Displaying 30 Posts written by Annette Richmond

The In-Crowd

Do you miss having spontaneous conversations with strangers? There’s an app for that! Clubhouse is the new audio-only, invite-only, iOS app that’s disrupting the digital marketplace. Since in-person networking events are currently canceled, Clubhouse has stepped in to fill that niche. But is this app purely a product of the …

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The Rise of the Genuinfluencer and Other 2021 Marketing Trends

Influencer marketing is the business of paying social media personalities to advertise a brand or product. Though this particular term is now a household name, the practice itself is simply evolving from the original “word of mouth” promotion tactic.  The introduction of social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram, …

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Brave Story: Bex Shapiro

The Brave Story series features different personalities that have demonstrated courage and commitment to a cause, an initiative, or movement. We share their stories hoping that their journey and the lessons they learned along the way can serve as motivation and inspiration to us all in whatever path we choose, …

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Politically Incorrect – The New Norm

Until 2020 three taboo topics were avoided in mixed company. American sensibilities taught me never to discuss race, religion, and politics publicly because they are polarizing. 2020 showed me that this practice is exactly what has allowed cognitive dissonance and willful ignorance to thrive.  While abroad my American accent often …

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Brave Story: Poppy Sias-Hernandez

The Brave Story series features different personalities that have demonstrated courage and commitment to a cause, an initiative, or movement. We share their stories hoping that their journey and the lessons they learned along the way can serve as motivation and inspiration to us all in whatever path we choose, …

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Expat, Immigrant, Migrant – The Privileged Difference

Image credit: OPIS Zagreb / Shutterstock.com One of the primary reasons I prefer to live outside of the United States is because of my passport privilege. I’m seen as an American first and Black second. That’s not my reality in my home country. Although I consider myself an expat, I …

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