Stories Shared
How to Use Networking to Help in Your Job Search
March 4, 2024
If you are an aspiring business owner, entrepreneur, or business professional, you are most likely familiar with networking. Whether you want to start your own business in college or are still trying to find the right career path, networking can take your future occupation to the next level. Here are a few tips on networking to help you search for a job.
How to Support Female Entrepreneurs
March 11, 2024
For many years, the idea of a woman owning and operating her own business was unheard of. Economic opportunities for many women were limited (and in some cases still are). Before 1930, women participated little, if not at all, in the economy. Today, there are numerous examples of successful women business owners. Whether you can relate to them personally or not, these tips will bring to light how you can support female entrepreneurs on their journey.
Do’s and Don’ts of Resume Writing
April 15, 2024
As we get older, the idea of building a good resume should become more manageable. Unfortunately, it’s quite the opposite. Every year, we are bombarded with new guidelines on what the perfect resume should look like. If you ask 20 people to critique your resume, you will most likely get different feedback from every person. Let’s clear the confusion and talk about the basic do’s and don’ts of resume writing.
Beads and Things: An Athens Gem
March 24, 2022
Tucked away behind various trees on Shafer Street sits a colorful building with an eye-catching pink and blue sign. Upon first glance, Beads and Things may look like an ordinary bead shop. However, inside, you will be immersed in a world of color and creativity.
The Red Wolf Sanctuary More Than Just An Organization
March 24, 2022
Located in Rising Sun, Indiana, The Red Wolf Sanctuary (RWS) preserves and protects various animals. Even though each creature may come from all walks of life, they can all call this non-for-profit home.
The Story of An Athens Tattooist
September 27, 2022
Brad Martin Taylor, a tattoo artist, would describe himself as intimidating and scary. He has the look that would make any typical suburban mom roll up her windows and drive the other way. On the outside he looks like a stone-cold biker who spends his time at the local dive bar where he shows off his favorite tattoo of bigfoot getting abducted by a spaceship. Most people would classify him as an introvert who prefers to rely on art to communicate instead of words.
The Wall That Heals: Athens Edition
August 15, 2021
The Vietnam War was a devastating war for many; the events that took place will forever
impact our society as we know it. However, with the 43 years that have passed since the war,
many generations are growing up with little to no knowledge of its imprint.