Looking for some powerful summer reads to up your knowledge on topics such as innovation, education, or hustle? I’ve compiled an eclectic list of 8 books that are a must-read for anyone with an interest in these topics. Check them out below. Not Paved for Us: Black Educators and Public School Reform in Philadelphia By Dr. Camika Royal I recently read and…

Certain strategies can be used to create positive movement in both the classroom and side hustles. A method I use in both environments is the Rose, Thorn, Bud approach — also called the Rose, Bud, Thorn. …

Whether you pursue a passion project, a side hustle, or run a small business, there are three key elements that make up the operation of what you do. These are the What, How, and Why. You’re probably pretty familiar with the What and How. The What is what we do…

7 Tips on How to Work Smarter, Not Harder. — Contrary to popular belief, hustle isn’t about the grind — it’s about alignment. So what exactly does that mean? According to Elizabeth Dhokia, alignment is when our “thoughts, life choices, and direction all honor our core values. Alignment is when we listen to our intuition and move through the world…

Being a successful entrepreneur requires certain skills, personality traits, and characteristics. While these skills and characteristics might not be visible on the surface, anyone can achieve an Entrepreneurial Mindset if given the right tools. With an Entrepreneurial Mindset achieving goals and building a business becomes much more attainable. So what…

Please Read — Not Paved For Us Dear Dr. Camika Royal, First off, I want to thank you for the platform your book has given to the voices of black educators in the vanguard for education liberation. Your book, Not Paved for Us: Black Educators and Public School Reform in Philadelphia, is an empowering piece of literature…

With inflation on the rise and a possible recession looming in the distance, now is the time to be prepared. Being prepared and having a plan for the recession can help alleviate financial stress in the future and give you economic security. So if you have an entrepreneurial spirit, or…

Asset mapping is a powerful tool that can be used to empower, reveal strengths and uncover solutions. I’ve used asset mapping in my classroom to help students uncover cultural, social, and economic capital in their communities. But asset mapping doesn’t just have to be for the classroom. …

The beauty of having a side hustle is that with the right skills and mindset, you can create a hustle out of almost anything. There are plenty of ways to hustle — and it’s even possible to hustle to produce a positive social impact. Individuals who hustle for the greater…