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From Corporate Cushion to CEO Control
I know the fear of leaving a well-paid corporate role. Some people may not know this, but I’ve held government and corporate account and project management roles across multiple industries. I earned my PMP and SCRUM certifications during a slow season in my business, and I re-entered corporate during a season of burnout—seeking stability, structure, and relief. And while I gained valuable, transferable skills, I also learned something important: corporate culture wasn’t align
Tomela Wright
22 hours ago2 min read
Limiting Beliefs Didn’t Start When I Was Inexperienced — They Started When I Knew Too Much
I was watching a podcast on sales when the topic of limiting beliefs came up. It made me pause — not because the idea was new, but because it made me realize when limiting beliefs actually entered my own journey. And here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: My limiting beliefs didn’t exist when I started. I was a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed twenty-something with zero formal business knowledge. All I knew was this: I had a service, it was good, and there were people who n
Tomela Wright
1 day ago3 min read
When Displacement Becomes History: Why Entrepreneurship Is No Longer Optional
February is Black History Month—a time when we honor resilience, brilliance, and progress. But it’s also a time to acknowledge patterns that continue to repeat themselves, even when the names and policies change. In 2025, amid the rollback of DEI initiatives and widespread federal restructuring, over 1.17 million jobs were lost . Of those, approximately 300,000 were Black, high-achieving women laid off during the first and second quarters alone. These are record numbers. And
Tomela Wright
2 days ago3 min read
Identity Shift
No one really talks about the identity shift that comes with transitioning—from one role to another—even as an entrepreneur. That shift was one of the hardest parts for me. My mind wrestled with questions like: Will I be accepted? Will they always see me as “just a stylist”? All while, behind the scenes, I was preparing in ways most people never saw. What people don’t know is that this transition didn’t happen overnight. It’s been over three years in the making —even though
Tomela Wright
2 days ago2 min read
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