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We are definitely mindful and clear that out of every great trial comes a greater triumph. But not only that but also a greater sense of responsibility. I won’t go into all the many lessons I’ve already had and personally learned from COVID 19 (because we are literally still in the middle of all of this still unfolding). Reassured and keeping faith through it all, I would still call this a God-given moment undeniably so. This is now week three of the social distancing order that came down from my city’s leadership and ultimately now from the federal government in many parts of the country. I believe at this juncture, regardless of where you live, most of us are choosing to “self” quarantine for safety reasons whether the point is being hammered down to do so or not.   Although I won’t go into them all, one of the greatest and most positive lesson takeaways from this entire pandemic that is self-evident to me is the time I’ve been given to be at home. Having been a remote worker

Born and bred in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, Glynn Pogue tells stories from around-the-world, and around-the-way. A graduate of The New School’s MFA program, with a BA in Journalism from Howard University, Glynn has written for National Geographic Traveler, Vogue , Jezebel, and Essence , among others. Glynn is currently at work on a collection of essays on race, class, and traveling while black, topics she regularly sounds off about on her podcast #BlackGirlsTexting. 1. What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? The media industry is tricky. Much of it is based on who you know. I was lucky to have a few internships under my belt and a strong network of mentors to support me. Still, as I reached out for staff writing positions, and publishing opportunities I was often met with rejection. I have a variety of interests and skills across media, and I’ve always wanted to have my hands on a lot of projects. There is no real blueprin

According to the Council for Economic Education survey, as of 2/5/20 there are only 21 states now require high school students to take a course in personal finance, this is only an increase of a few more states since the 2018 survey. Okay,  Yvetta , what are you trying to say?  I was one of those children who did not have any conversations about money when I was growing up.  Members of my family are entrepreneurs and own their homes.  There is a medical center in Buffalo named after my Aunt, I visited my uncles' barbershop and beauty supply store. My grandparents were homeowners, worked on the same jobs until they retired, and owned their home along with the multi-family house next door.  My mom knew how to balance and budget what she had, but again there were no conversations with me and my siblings.  Can we talk about thi$!! I knew I couldn't be the only one in this world who grew up simply not knowing that financial literacy could give you freedom, adventure, p