A few months ago I got new portraits taken including some that I can use as new headshots. It had been four years and it was past time. During the process I realized quite a few things that I'm glad I did and others that wished...

In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Candice S. Cook, Esq. Candice is the Managing Partner at The Cook Law Group, PLLC where she specializes in business development and law. She is a published writer, a noted philanthropist, a motivational speaker and one of...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit we are talking about how to make a good impression. Some of the things you will learn in this episode include: The interaction I had last week that prompted this episode. Why making a good impression is...

In this episode I interviewed best selling author, personal finance expert and host of the new podcast So Money, Farnoosh Torabi. You are definitely in for a treat! During our conversation, Farnoosh and I have a candid conversation about: Some of the cultural influences and challenges...

In this episode I have the honor of interviewing my dad, Dr. Joseph Richardson. Now, you may be wondering what my father has to do with the “secret weapons of successful women” and I agree that it would be a valid question. But my dad,...

Some people ask the question, should you or shouldn’t you have a personal brand? That’s not the right question. We all have a personal brand, but “how should you define cultivate that personal brand?” is the real question we should seek to answer. In this episode...

Toward the end of last year I decided that in 2015 I would become more intentional with my morning routine in order to accomplish my goals. And as I mentioned recently, I even launched a private Facebook group called the Goal Crushing Morning Masters consisting of...

In this episode I continue with part of of my interview with Keesha Boyd (learn more about Keesha from part 1 here). In the last episode Keesha shared with us her career journey including many pivots she made along the way and started scratching the...

I'm super excited to interview one of my favorite people in the whole wide world, my best friend, Keesha Boyd. Keesha is an accomplished media executive and has had a rich and interesting career trajectory that many of us can learn from. Now I know...

What does your LinkedIn profile say about you? As LinkedIn has become THE professional social network and a comprehensive professional development website, it's becoming increasingly important to have a well-developed profile page. If you're not sure how to get started, you're not alone. I've talked to many...