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ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR

The Return To Work Movement is a Fail, Here’s Why!

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has witnessed an unprecedented shift in work dynamics. The once-familiar routine of…

Feb 23

The Return To Work Movement is a Fail, Here’s Why!

Feb 23

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ILLUMINATION

You Don’t Know Black History, Until You Read This Book!

If you’re ready to challenge the narratives that have been spoon-fed to us since very young, if you’re ready to unlearn the lies and…

Feb 21

You Don’t Know Black History, Until You Read This Book!

Feb 21

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ILLUMINATION

I Got Fired After Just Four Months at a New Job

Here’s what I did next

Feb 1

I Got Fired After Just Four Months at a New Job

Feb 1

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Personal Growth is Not a New Years Resolution

We are at that time of year when people start conducting their year-in-review. Some of us will judge ourselves harshly, while others will…

Jan 8

Jan 8

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Soul Magazine

How I Continue to Pivot Careers during Changing Times Successfully and How You Can Do It Too!

The term “pivot” gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when the world took two years to recover, regroup and restart. Most…

Jan 8

How I Continue to Pivot Careers during Changing Times Successfully and How You Can Do It Too!

Jan 8

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Making Shift Happen

A Shift is Happening, But It’s Not the End of the World — It’s the Beginning!

I’ve never been the one to quote Greek philosophers to make a point, but nowadays it seems too relevant to ignore, so here goes: In the…

Jan 4

A Shift is Happening, But It’s Not the End of the World — It’s the Beginning!

Jan 4

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Making Shift Happen

Navigating the Holidays with Grace: Surviving Job Loss during the Festive Season

The holiday season is traditionally a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for those who have recently lost their jobs…

Dec 28, 2023

Navigating the Holidays with Grace: Surviving Job Loss during the Festive Season

Dec 28, 2023

Melissa Baltazar

MLK’s Dream Deferred

King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom…

Jan 16, 2023

MLK’s Dream Deferred

Jan 16, 2023

Melissa Baltazar

The Lifelong Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Everyone experiences childhood trauma to some degree, whether it be abuse, neglect, or a difficult home life. However, some children…

Sep 22, 2022

The Lifelong Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Sep 22, 2022

Melissa Baltazar

Here’s how to stop ‘Quiet Quitting” before it starts

Over the past few years, there’s been a major shift in how and where we work. Thanks to advances in technology, more and more employees are…

Sep 22, 2022

Working from home sign, with laptop and tea on a table

Sep 22, 2022

Melissa Baltazar

Melissa Baltazar

Writer and independent journalist examining mental health, toxic culture, relationships, and childhood trauma.

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