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Tribe Urban Entertainment Gives Interns a Hands-on Experience in Media

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In 2008, following his graduation from the University of Greenwich in London, Michael Bullion, the founder and CEO of Black-owned media and entertainment company Tribe Urban Entertainment , found himself frustrated by his job search. “[I Radio presenter interns will be running Tribe Urban’s show, Top30. You start to see the characters.”

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For Jamie Kern Lima, Unlocking Success Starts with Embracing Self-Worth

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This ignited Lima’s entrepreneurial spirit, leading her to co-found IT Cosmetics in 2008 from her living room with her husband, Paulo Lima. Her first book, Believe It , chronicled her personal journey of learning to believe in herself. It’s a playbook on how to believe in oneself.” All proceeds from the book will go to Feeding America.

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Hard Times Go to Your Heart and into Your Soul

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And yet, where do we learn how to deal with those challenges, hard times and difficulties? Unfortunately, those lessons are mostly learned through trial by fire and the school of hard knocks. One way is through internal encouragement. Expect it, and learn to deal with it. In school, we are taught how to read and write.

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10 Peace-Seeking Reasons to Let Go of Your Worried Thoughts

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If something happens at work or at home that would normally be a cause for concern, I have learned to say, “I’m going to wait to worry.” The body reacts adversely to internal worries. This article was published in March 2008 and has been updated. This is because over 90% of all worries never come to pass.

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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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Then, in May 2008, he became the 18th pitcher in the history of the storied Red Sox organization to throw a perfect game. I’ve learned that it’s not the disability that defines you,” Abbott explains. As of 2009, Lester is cancer-free. “I I don’t think I had any idea what it would mean to others when I made it back,” Lester says.

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My Grandmother Taught Me My Greatest Life Lesson

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I learned from my grandma that the seeds of greatness are not special genes, dependent on the gifted birth, the inherited bank account, the intellect, the skin-deep beauty, the race, the gender or the status. This article was published in February 2008 and has been updated. Photo by @SBphoto /Twenty20.

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Ep 177: Andrew Reeves – Executive Assistant to the COO at Reddit

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Understanding your internal triggers. Learning how to respond vs react. He brings over 13 years of administrative experience to the table with expertise in strategic calendar management, internal/external relationship building and thought partnering with C-Suite executives and cross-functional teams. Reducing burnout.

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