Women in Leadership Development and Empowerment (WILDE) presents Ignite HER Women’s Wellness Luncheon, a women’s history month gathering of women with a focus on mental, physical, spiritual, financial wellness and overall self-care.

In addition to our commitment to social responsibility, providing resources in underserved communities and empowering women globally, it has been a true honor serving as one of the trusted Certifying Organizations of the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), charged with the responsibility to recognize our most exceptional volunteers and those who perform unpaid acts of volunteer service benefiting others. As a collaborating partner, we invite you to gain prominent brand exposure while accessing a diverse and influential audience, including business leaders, professionals, and community members.

During the luncheon scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2024 at The Hampton Conference Center, Capitol Heights, Maryland, we will be recognizing the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity, by honoring WILDE members and women who have distinguished themselves with acts of volunteerism that positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation, while inspiring those around them to take action, too.

Spring is here. It is a great time to think about your warm weather wardrobe and make sure you are projecting the image that bests represents your brand in this new season.

The past two years has been challenging to say the least for most of us as we’ve had to navigate through a world of COVID, lockdowns, restrictions, reopening’s, more lockdowns and on and on. We have been forced to restructure almost every aspect of our lives’ personally, professionally, socially, physically, psychologically, and so many other ways.

Adversity is an inevitable part of life, and many people around the world are experiencing challenges from loss, pain, or heartbreak. These feelings can awaken a profound search for meaning, and finding your purpose in your pain is an essential part of healing. Do not let the confusion of your pain cloud the clarity of the purpose it can serve in your life. I learned that certain experiences are meant to stretch and take us to greater heights. Some of our most difficult experiences produce a greater purpose. They generate seeds of character, resilience, strength that need to grow. As you navigate the detours, diversions, and disruptions of life, be sure not to let difficulties limit your ability to dream, experience joy, or make an impact in the world. Not only will you heal, but your example will also inspire others to do the same.

Coming out of the month of February, I began asking God to lead me. I had some serious decisions to make concerning my business and I needed clarity. I was looking for God to give me a blueprint, instructions, or even a vision of what I specifically needed to do. I felt that my next move would be lucrative and impactful if my prayers produced a step by step guide for how to navigate.

I am certified to teach real estate through the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. I was telling my new agents the other day how important it is for first time homebuyers to understand that budgeting is everything. I even gave them tips to give to their prospective clients that would help them with budgeting.

All month around the globe, we are saluting the achievement of our Sheros, past present. Women who fought for all women to have the right to achieve her dreams, to actively participate in a society where she could use all of her gifts and talents, to have the basic human rights. Over 100 years later, the fight still continues. Albeit, a different level, we still struggle for our place, gender equality and pay equity remain major challenges.

So this is almost the time of the year when you have to start thinking about your taxes. Taxes have been a huge expense for most people and especially for high-income earners. They pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes and there is no way they can avoid it!

However, what if we tell you that there are tax planning strategies that you can use to reduce your taxable income and save you some money? Wouldn't it be great if you can use these strategies to reduce your tax bill and have more money to spend or save? In this article, we will be discussing some of these tax planning strategies that you can use as a high-income earner. Let's find out!