Melissa BaltazarinILLUMINATION’S MIRRORThe 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 23Feb 23
Melissa BaltazarinILLUMINATIONYou 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 21Feb 21
Melissa BaltazarinILLUMINATIONI Got Fired After Just Four Months at a New JobHere’s what I did nextFeb 19Feb 19
Melissa BaltazarPersonal Growth is Not a New Years ResolutionWe 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 8Jan 8
Melissa BaltazarinSoul MagazineHow 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 8Jan 8
Melissa BaltazarinMaking Shift HappenA 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 4Jan 4
Melissa BaltazarinMaking Shift HappenNavigating the Holidays with Grace: Surviving Job Loss during the Festive SeasonThe holiday season is traditionally a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for those who have recently lost their jobs…Dec 28, 2023Dec 28, 2023
Melissa BaltazarMLK’s Dream DeferredKing’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, 2023Jan 16, 2023
Melissa BaltazarThe Lifelong Effects of Adverse Childhood ExperiencesEveryone experiences childhood trauma to some degree, whether it be abuse, neglect, or a difficult home life. However, some children…Sep 22, 2022Sep 22, 2022
Melissa BaltazarHere’s how to stop ‘Quiet Quitting” before it startsOver 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, 2022Sep 22, 2022
