RISING AFFLUENT

Rising Affluent connects young professionals with relevant resources and opportunities to network, grow, and develop themselves for professional advancement and personal achievement. This event was held at Columbia University in New York, NY. Below established urban professionals discuss topics from Pursuing Your Passion, Branding, to Tips on How to Climb the Corporate Ladder.

Demetria Lucas

AUTHOR - ABELLEINBROOKLYN.COM

Pursuing Your Passion

Demetria Lucas, Author of A Belle in Brooklyn discusses her pursuit of pursuing her passion in life and her professional career.

Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Demetria Lucas, Author of A Belle in Brooklyn dishes advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Importance of Proper Planning

Demetria Lucas, Author of A Belle in Brooklyn discusses the importance of proper planning for success.

JAMILA PAYNE

ENTREPRENEUR & AUTHOR - JAMILAPAYNE.COM

Definition of Success

Jamila Payne, author and entrepreneur gives her definition of success.

Pursuing Your Passion

Jamila Payne, author and entrepreneur discusses her pursuit of her passion in life and her professional career.

Mission Statement

Jamila Payne, author and entrepreneur discusses the importance of having a personal mission statement.

Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Jamila Payne, author and entrepreneur dishes advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Managing Your Personal Brand

Jamila Payne, author and entrepreneur, gives tips on how to manage your personal brand.

Kevin J. Williams

Filmmaker. Producer. Comic. Photographer. Actor. Writer - kevinjwilliams.com

Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Kevin J. Williams, filmmaker, producer, comic, photographer, actor, writer, gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Managing Your Personal Brand

Kevin J. Williams, filmmaker, producer, comic, photographer, actor, writer, gives tips on how to manage your personal brand.

Pursuing Your Passion

Kevin J. Williams, filmmaker, producer, comic, photographer, actor, writer, discusses his pursuit of his passion in life and in his career.

NELSON BOYCE

Senior Vice President, East Coast Ad Sales, BET Networks

Climbing the Corporate Ladder

You Can Never Appease Everyone in your Organization

Nelson Boyce, Senior Vice President of East Coast AD Sales for BET Networks discusses the touchy issue of trying to appease everyone in your professional organization.