In more recent years, women have been encouraged to dream big. We’ve been told that we can have it all; have the career, the status, the life we want. But what we aren’t told is that if we no longer want something, we are still worthy.
It wasn’t until author Leia Baez shared her own story about some of the darkest times in her life, that she realized her own power to help other Latinas. She shares how cathartic it could be to open up about personal setbacks.
Minda Harts is at it again - providing a no-BS look at the odds stacked against women of color in professional settings in her new book Right Within. She shares her tips for getting right within with our readers.
Are you first in your family? Then you must know, along the way you might have picked up bad habits. Here is how to turn them into assets.
Founder’s Note
Outside of my birthday month *pssst… it’s October* August is one of my favorite months at Cubicles to Cocktails. It’s the month where we unapologetically talk about women and money– although we do this all the time anyway lol!
I hate that we have to fight hard af to overcome the money barriers we face. BUT! I love talking money to arm you and myself with the knowledge and resources we need to build wealth despite it all– which is also why we also launched our annual Money Talks women’s financial empowerment event series.
This issue of the Cubicles to Cocktails digital magazine is all about getting that paper and making the most of it: financial literacy to building generational wealth.
Cheers, get money!
Christa Clarke
As a community, we don’t talk about investments enough and yet we know that investments are a powerful tool to help build wealth. But don’t take my word for it – listen to an expert. Tani Chambers is a financial expert focused on the intersection of Black + Afro-Latina women and investing. We spoke to Tani to get some insight on the keys to investing and more.
Your closet and wallet will thank you for spending a little more money upfront on pieces that will last for years versus lower quality items that lose buttons and fray on the second wash. We’ve selected three investment pieces that are worth it because they can be timelessly styled for professional, after five, and casual events.
Many aspiring entrepreneurs dream of the day when they can quit their day job and turn their side hustles into a full-time enterprise. That’s exactly what Teri Ijeoma did two years ago when she left her job in education and turned her side hustle trading stocks into a career. Now, not only does she get to combine her passion for stock analytics and love of teaching, she travels the world while she does it and now she wants to teach you how to do the same.
The Collection is a list of books, podcasts, music recommendations– and really anything we are currently feeling– curated by Team Cubicles to Cocktails! In this month’s list, we are leveling up our money mindsets with must-reads, playlists, podcasts, and IG accounts to tap into now!
Back in April, our founder Christa Clarke was a featured guest on The Money Script podcast hosted by power couple Yohance and Alisha Harrison. This was such an important conversation with so many truth bombs. Here are five gems for you!
No matter whether you are a newbie entrepreneur or a seasoned businesswoman, protecting your assets is a very important part of staying out of trouble. The same goes for estate planning to personally protect yourself and your assets. We provided a checklist to legally protect your business and personal life.
It is impossible to reach your full earning potential if you do not know how much you are worth or how to command the compensation you want. So, when it comes to salary negotiations, it's essential to ensure you are armed with both the information and the confidence required to secure the bag you deserve.
Gone are the days of bourbon being a “man’s drink.” More women are enjoying this timeless and complex brown spirit. This Rosemary Bourbon Bliss complements the lifestyle of the modern career woman.
Suits have always been a power play, even before women adopted the suit in the workplace. A large number of high powered women choose to wear suits in the workplace today. Women from all industries, including creative and tech fields where there’s no dress code are wearing suits to work. Here are a few ways to make sure you rock the look.
If you excel in business, your personal life will suffer, and if you focus on your personal life, your business success will stall. Well, at Cubicles to Cocktails, we don’t subscribe to that idea. Learn tactics to be strategic in how you grow your business to minimize its impact on your personal life so you don’t to have to sacrifice your spirit, soul, or sanity to succeed in business and have a personal life you love.
it’s not as hard as it may sound to save up one month’s worth of bills. There is a certain strategy behind saving that amount, especially if you seem to live paycheck to paycheck. Raya Reaves walks you through the five steps to build up one month of reserves in your savings account, so you can focus on other financial goals.
Former journalist and teacher Deidra Ramsey McIntyre has set out to teach other women of color all about Blockchain and Cryptocurrency. Learn from an expert about the payment option used around the world and how you can take part in the this new financial trend making headlines.
Founder’s Note
I’ve been doing a lot of reflection on my career journey, including my current path and future goals. Personally, I want to align my passions, my expertise, and my business better. I’ve never been one to preach that you must build a business and quit your 9-to-5 to build wealth. I firmly believe in embracing your “AND.” You can be a dope corporate leader AND a poppin’ businesswoman!
You can leverage your “AND” to pivot your career and earn more. You can leverage your “AND” to strengthen your brand and therefore create more lucrative opportunities for yourself. You can leverage your “AND” to explore and enjoy your other interests while earning additional income.
I say all this to say… embrace your AND! whatever that may mean to you and your career!
Cheers,
Christa Clarke
While visions of leaving your job may look like Angela Bassett in a scene from Set It Off, it’s important to remember that your existing workplace relationships can help you build a bridge to your next destination. As you prepare for your next move, consider the following tips to help you move on with purpose.
Has the thought of leaving your 9-to-5 crossed your mind? You are not alone, Post-COVID resignations are expected to heat up, which is why you have probably seen the words “the great resignation” in the news lately. So, how do you begin the process? The first step is to stop making excuses, look at the signs, and create your strategic plan.
How does a life coach help women find their purpose? Cubicles to Cocktails spoke with renowned Los Angeles-based 2021 Brave Thinking Institute's Life Coach of the Year, Lori A. Harris to find out.
We had the honor of being part of career and leadership expert Kimberly B. Cummings virtual book tour to celebrate the launch of her new book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love” – a must-read! If you missed it, no worries we got you. Here are 5 gems we took away from the one-hour chat with Cummings that are life-altering and the perfect advice to get you on track for a purpose-driven career.
You have a business idea that has been circling in your brain for the longest. You are ready to pull the plug and start figuring out how to bring that idea to life. You have a vague idea of what that would entail being the savvy, digital woman that you are. You know you can do this! So, where to start? Here are some tips.
The Collection is a list of books, podcasts, music recommendations– and really anything we are currently feeling– curated by Team Cubicles to Cocktails! In this month’s list, we are leveling up our careers, tapping into thoughtful conversations, and reading colorful stories.
Founder’s Note
Afterwork happy hours with my goalfriends inspired me to launch Cubicles to Cocktails. We talked about everything but more importantly we talked about our career and life goals. Our conversations were the way of gaining beneficial advice to navigate corporate life, celebrate one another, and validate our experiences as women of color. This issue of the Cubicles to Cocktails digital magazine is exploring the importance of growing your “net worth along with your network” and the value of social currency + our relationships.
Cheers,
Christa Clarke
During the past year, we all spent more hours online, particularly on platforms like Instagram. Not being able to connect with people in person led many of us to seek them out online and suddenly the new business card swap became a DM. So, how can we make the most of the 'Gram?
Alex Batdorf, Founder of Get Sh!t Done, helps women raise $1 Million in VC. She shares her top networking tips with Cubicles to Cocktails and discusses her career journey and how she created a thriving startup.
By now you should have heard all the buzz surrounding Clubhouse – the new app that allows people around the world to come together to talk, listen and learn from each other in real-time. If you have been fortunate enough to have received an invite to join, you know there are many great things going on on the platform. It can be entertaining and informative, but did you know it can also help you meet new people and grow your wallet?
2020 took everyone by surprise and affected a lot of our traditional social habits, notably networking. Networking was a way to meet new people in-person for friendships, professional relationships, learn about new ideas and opportunities. So, in 2021, where do we take it from here?
The pandemic coupled with social unrest invited us to appreciate the simpler things in life. Above all, we discovered that connection is imperative and necessary to our well being and we’d find a way to do it regardless of the circumstances. On the path to resilience, virtual events and new organizations latent with opportunities began filling the void of face-to-face interactions. One of those was Slack.
If you have yet to plan your vacation for the year, we’ve got the drink for you. Create a getaway in your own space with this early evening drink that’ll spark conversation and keep you and your friends chatting all night.
Have you ever felt stuck, unchallenged, and ready to make larger leaps in your career, but felt like you just kept coming up with reasons for why you’re not “ready”? Here are some tips to help you use social currency to make a breakthrough.
The Collection is a list of books, podcasts, music recommendations– and really anything we are currently feeling– curated by Team Cubicles to Cocktails! In this month’s list, our selection spotlights us taking up space!
Founder’s Note
Entering corporate life was a culture shock to me. Unfortunately, I’ve found myself learning many life and career lessons in a toxic work environment. Since then, I’ve been healing the workplace trauma I’ve encountered and unlearning my “working twice as hard” mentality. I still have my fair share of struggles with perfectionism and anxiety. We need to talk more about the relationship between our careers and our well-being, especially our mental wellness. May’s digital issue is all about exploring trauma in the workplace and healing. Asking ourselves: What does wellness really mean in our communities? How does it look? As we continue to level up together, its time to heal together too.
Cheers,
Christa Clarke
At its core, code-switching is a survival tactic. The daily parking act at the office elevator doors adds up mentally and physically. So, how to both cope with and combat code-switching?
Victoria G Vega of VGV Yoga on her career shift from the corporate world to yoga, and advice on merging the two as a small business owner. She also provides advice on yoga/wellness techniques to find balance in the new WFH/COVID-culture.
Here are five BIPOC woman-owned wellness products to add to your “favorites” list. Check them out and add them to your cart!
May marks Mental Health Awareness month and as many states are starting to reopen, women across the country are finding themselves at a crossroads of what to do next. Note to self: it’s okay to want more.
A toxic relationship can be defined in many ways: in workplace environments, we define it as an unsupportive relationship cultivating poor communication and teamwork - it is often felt from the top down. Here are five ways to help professionals heal from a toxic workplace environment.
Kat Novoa of Babes of Wellness shares what it takes to shift your mindset during these difficult times and how to boost your confidence and unlearn toxic eating habits in order to crush your physical and mental goals.
Burnout is real. You may have heard this phrase or seen a lot of articles about it recently - but what are the signs and how can you identify if what you're feeling is due to burnout or if it's just stress?
Living through a pandemic during the past year has taken an unprecedented toll on all of us, both physically and emotionally. Here are several steps to prioritize self-care right now.
The Collection is a list of books, podcasts, music recommendations– and really anything we are currently feeling– curated by Team Cubicles to Cocktails! In this month’s list, our selection spotlights career resources created for us, by us, binge-worthy podcasts, and mental health resources.
Breathe. Take a shower. Take a nap. Journal. Set your intention for the new season. If you're looking to start anew, we've got a drink to accompany you as you spring clean: Rosemary Refresh.
We look like them. We laugh like them and in many cases, we love like them. Our mothers and motherly figures taught us how to be women and the lessons we learned from them are ones we have the pleasure of passing along to our children. This week we spoke with five career women to see what lessons have stuck with them over the years from the women they call mommy.
Founder’s Note
I’m so excited to announce the relaunch of the Cubicles to Cocktails digital magazine. At Cubicles to Cocktails, we believe in amplifying the voices of women of color. We’ve made it our mission to share resources that will empower women both personally + professionally. What better way to mark the occasion than by revealing this issue’s theme– The Culture Add! In this issue we’re investigating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are also creating space to honor our impact and contributions at work and beyond. This is just the very beginning of what is yet to come. So dive in and enjoy!
Cheers,
Christa Clarke
Yai Vargas shared what she has learned along the way about creating inclusive spaces and what she feels still needs to be done to make our workplace a space we want to give our best and can contribute our culture towards.
The Collection is a list of books, podcasts, music recommendations– and really anything we are currently feeling– curated by Team Cubicles to Cocktails! In this month’s list, our selection explores diversity and inclusion while making space to honor our impact and contributions at work and beyond.
This Spring 2021 Capsule Collection is inspired by the style of Elaine Welteroth, NYTimes Best-Selling Author, Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, and TV personality.
As virtual meetings become the norm, we all could use some tips on looking our best while on camera. Here are some quick tips to make a virtual impression during your next Zoom call.
This spring, we’ll be highlighting a range of floral-based cocktails that you can easily make with ingredients in your pantry or cabinet that will surely impress your guests. Shake up a Midnight Bloom!
Advice for building & staying confident in meetings when you are the only woman at the table.
As women of color face additional cultural and financial challenges during the pandemic, many are exiting from corporate to pursue their education ambitions as a solution to the “shecession.”
Here are six ways that our diverse backgrounds and culture add increases our value at work– and yes, we absolutely should leverage that added value when advocating for our promotions and raises!
How do we ensure more inclusive workplaces for ourselves and our peers? Is it possible to drive high-level change, even in the most corporate environments? That’s where a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Committee comes into play.
The Collection is a list of books, podcasts, music recommendations– and really anything we are currently feeling– curated by Team Cubicles to Cocktails! In this month’s list, we are spotlighting art created for the culture, by the culture and celebrating Latinx Heritage Month!