I will do better at keeping you updated with my other postings on AndSpeakingofPink so here is the link, check it out, subscribe, and post a comment!

Okay so the new year is approaching and I don't do resolutions but I do like to set goals so here they are:

I have just completed my first quarter at FIDM and learned so much about myself. In my first draft of this post I listed everything, but for the sake of time I have shortened the list and divided them into three parts: Strengths, Weaknesses and Observations

Strengths: Delegating. I really liked being the team leader and assigning project parts according to their strengths and talents.
Weakness: If it’s not done to my standards I will do it myself.

Weakness: Details. I want the basic facts and I don’t read through the whole syllabus.
Observation: I will be able to pick out a great assistant.
Strength: I can see the big picture. Also now that I know I can put that into application next quarter.

Observation: I am the new Elle Woods. But in reverse. Elle at Harvard is me at FIDM. In business school I was the creative one, in fashion school I am all business - who knew!

I am dealing with a whole different skill set at FIDM. I am consistently being taken out of my element and I need to work on my recovery time. I let some things fall to the way side and I am using this vacation time to pick things back up and take a look at my life and time management from the outside. I really thought that I would be taking business classes only – using my head, not my hands. To be effective in the fashion industry you have to know how to use both, well.

Good luck Travelers and I will see you next quarter!

"Finals Week" at FIDM is not just one week. I have two weeks worth of finals, one week of physical projects and presentations and one week of written tests and assignments. I have shut down all other forms of life that don't have to do with a grade until......I got tagged. Twice! Two of my favorite women and mentors in the Bloggosphere thought enough of me to tag me; Toby Bloomberg of Diva Marketing, and Luckie Daniels of AndSpeakingofPink.

So here are the rules:

7 Things About Me you didn't already know
Tag 7 people to follow

I am going to do two of them so you will get 14! One will be posted here and the other at ASOP.

1. I wish I could be just like Beyonce when it comes to talking about relationships. When I like a guy the whole world knows!



2. I miss taking ballet classes



3. I've been entertaining the idea of hiring an assistant



4. I want to work for the national office of my sorority sometime around the age of 40



5. I want to dabble in Product Placement for emerging artists and get them in big movies such as Devil Wears Prada or Sex and the City, or shows like Lipstick Jungle or Ugly Betty.



6. I think my self-esteem resides in my hair. I went natural back in 2007 and am on a mission to grow my hair healthy and long (or a really big big b i g fro).
   


7. I want 7 ladybugs tattooed on me at some point, but I'm trying to figure out exactly where so that they remain discreet in the corporate world. I already have two...5 more to go

People I'm tagging:

1. Elbe - Styleaddiction.blogspot.com



2. DV-Inside DV



3. Jill - Trend de la Creme



4. Hannah - Fashion-O-Lic



5. Pretty Girl - Black Pearls



6. Mandy - Fashion Love & Martinis



7. Laced Magazine
   

Go!

I know right! I am reading another book! But what can I say? The eternal book worm, I need to read something for enhancement all times and I ran across this book in the library Wednesday. Perfect timing!

Most of you know that besides this blog I write for AndSpeakingOfPink and Style-ology Magazine; both have a very different target audience and require very different writing styles. Then we have NFJD - me along my Freeway. Only here is a ramble acceptable. Or is it? Just recently my Chief made a good point to her writers that our writing must be "exceptional" not just good: we the writers represent her the business so I had to turn it to language I understand. BRANDING!

We are the face of her brand and the quality of our writing affects her Brand Equity. Our current target audience is known for short attention spans and no second chances so a positive Brand Association is important. LOL I am trying to relate it to my classes. If I am totally off base please feel free to correct me. This is the only way I will learn.

Anywhoo, saying all that to say I understand the sentiment and that has been something that I have thought about with my blog too. This blog is the face of MY brand. This brands essence is my essence. Fearless, Fashionable, Vision. Kimora Lee Simmons says "I am turning my brand into a lifestyle" and that is what I want, so what is it that I can do as a blogger to make sure that this blog reflects that while still being the outlet I need along my Freeway?

My main goal for creating this blog was to chart my journey while helping others discover theirs and hear the stories of those who made it to their Point B. I also wanted to add in any cool articles that I come across along the way. Lastly I wanted this to be a place to go to look for jobs and internships in the industry. Sometimes its tiring to go to so many different sites at one time so I wanted my blog to also bee the one stop shop for posted jobs and internships. Am I providing that? Kinda....Not to the standards I would like honestly.

So I'm working on being that .06% and weeding out the noise post by post. I am excited to see where this blog takes me...thank you for coming along my journey and I can't wait to hear about yours!

Company: Perry Ellis

Internship: Human Resources Recruiting Intern

Location: Commerce, CA

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and organizing files

• Preparing and coordinating schedules

• Assisting in the recruitment process

Requirements:

Students currently enrolled in a full-time university HR program or related discipline will be eligible for thisinternship.

Qualified candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Strong interest in Human Resources

• Strong sense of fashion and the Perry Ellis Brands

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to handle fast-paced environment

Contact Information:

EMAIL: socaljobs@pery.com

FAX: 786-221-8504

Now that I am meeting new people and passing out paper cut outs that I would love to call business cards a need for a legitimate logo is all I can think about. I am still on the search for a graphic design student with the time to put the designs in my head into a reality but until that time there is always Polyvore. So here are two logos that I have been working out...tell me what you think. Nothing final just starters:


No Fear, Just DIVA 1 by Lucky Anaiya

That will be for this blog of course which I will try to put up at the top, maybe some time this weekend.

And then we have:

FTI by Lucky Anaiya

Which I am thinking of for a company logo overall. In building an empire I am trying to figure out exactly what I am building when I know so will you.

Off to class! Happy Travels and let me know what you think. Many of your are business owners so you know and understand the importance of a proper logo for your brand. I trust you!

The first thing FIDM administration asks is "For those who are on the east coast, why did you choose the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising over FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York?" For me the answer was simple and superficial - I can't stand snow. I grew up in Ohio and I had had enough of it. But that was back in 2004 so in the four years that it took me to actually apply to FIDM my reason matured so here's my journey to my choice.

This book gives you the names and Fashion Freeways behind the people who put together some of the most amazing and interesting fashion images we know to date. I didn't get a chance to read the whole thing because of school and work but trust me I will be back to read the whole thing. I am in love with the large pictures, cause this book is biiiiig and it is so necessary with the eye candy they are serving. Pick this up and add it to your coffee table collection!

If you are looking to be a stylist don't let the Rachel Zoe Project be your only reference. Now that I live in LA I have found out just how made up reality is. Get the book and Get the real!

Here are some links with some good reviews:
FabSugar
Haute Mimi


I just got this book today from the library so I will have to tell you more about it later. I also couldn't find any results for reviews either, but if you do send them my way.

You all know what this means. So much do to and now it's time to prioritize. I am taking about a week or so off to finish my sketching midterm project and study for Textile Science midterm #2. I have some great ideas for posts that I would like to do but right now I have got to get this week under control!

But in the meantime here is what has been going on with me.......

• My tuition has been lowered from 12,000 to 7,500!
  
• I am still looking for a second job to cover my monthly payments
• I went to an AWESOME Stylists event held by the Fashion Group International LA, for which I plan on becoming a student member, and passed out some great information
• I was offered an RA position which will take care of housing for a min of 1 Qtr
• I am getting some business cards that I hope will better advertise this blog

Lastly, but very exciting I am the new contributing writer for AndSpeakingofPink.com an amazing blog for young fashionistas! I have to credit Toby Bloomberg of Bloomberg Marketing/Diva Marketing for introducing me to Luckie Daniels who is the head of the site as well as AStrokeofPink.com, check them out.

For my new readers I did a great interview with Toby here. (http://firstthreeinc.blogspot.com/2008/06/from-one-diva-to-another.html)

Okay now I need to run and get to sketching. When I get back I plan on having some great stories to tell you and some revelations I recently experienced. Have a great and productive weekend and week, I know I plan too! Happy Travels!

Supima is looking for emerging designers. If you are not familiar with this non-profit organization here is some general info I snagged off their website:

General Information About Supima

Founded in 1954, Supima is the promotional organization of the
American Pima cotton growers. The Board of Directors of this non-profit
organization is composed of Pima growers from the states of Arizona, California,
New Mexico and Texas. All members pay a voluntary per bale assessment to support
Supima’s marketing and promotional activities.
Supima’s primary objective is
to promote the increased consumption of American Pima cotton around the
world. Supima is a major sponsor of research programs to improve the quality of
American Pima. Supima also works closely with cotton industry
organizations and government agencies to ensure a fair and viable marketing
environment for American Pima cotton growers. Supima also provides
timely crop and market information to its grower-members and licensees.

Date: November 20th, and 21st

Time: 4pm-9pm, 10am-1pm

Location: NYC - Thompson Hotel, SoHo

For more details click Here.

For the past two weeks in my Marketing and Brand Development class we have been focusing on Building a Brand. For our midterm on Friday we have to apply the following concepts to real life situations:

Brand Equity
- Everything associated with the brand that
ADDS or SUBTRACTS from the value it provides to a product or service

Brand Associations
-Anything a consumer associates with a
brand in his or her mind

So for study purposes I feel this post is great practice for my mid term and an A in this class. So let's begin with the brands I chose:

Right......now let's talk about the ads above and how they relate to the terms.

Brand Equity-

For both right now I think that these images SUBTRACT from the brands greatly with the whole idea of our society being too oversexed introducing mature clothing and faux high heels to young girls and infants may present the wrong message to consumers.

Brand Associations-

I can tell by the Dereon Girls advertisement there was supposed to be a sense of "playing dress up" but I think the marketers missed the boat when they gave the little girl heels that actually fit her feet! I think that to list what these images would be associated with in the consumer's mind would be a bit harsh, so I will leave that to your imagination.

So what do you think? How can these brands ADD to their Equity and create positive associations? I am going to think about that and get back to you after midterms. I just wanted to get a conversation going.

Happy Travels!

For example one of my favorite blogs The Fashion Bomb features a great section Breaking into Fashion. It's one of my favorite sections on the blog; read my interview with the creator here. In the most recent post the interviewee made a comment that having a great outfit is not enough to get you to make it in the business and went on dropping names that I am not familiar with so what did I do? Googled them duh! I don't know these people but what I do know is that someone who is currently at my potential Point B feels them important enough to say that knowledge of these people and their works can get you on the short list to employment. She also stated that having well rounded industry knowledge can have a great impact on career building. Go to the site and read the whole interview, but the point I am making for this post is this:

-Don't embarrassed if you don't know, just ask. They never lied when they said close mouths don't get fed, it's the same with your mind.
-Have enough PASSION about your Freeway and reaching your Point B to do some research on your own. TAKE INITIATIVE!
-Kill the excuses. You are the only one responsible for your success or failure, so let's make it the former.

Let me give you some examples of things that I totally had to look up:

1. Flagship Stores - definition
   
2. Fashion Group International
   
3. Rag and Bones clothing
   

Now some of my loyal readers are already in the industry so the above is second language to them and some of you still don't know what I'm talking about. That's okay, I didn't know. but it's not just about terms and people, it's organizations too. Are you wondering if there is a Footwear Designers of America organization or Jewelry Assembler's Union? Look it up. How will you know if you don't check? Fill in those crack yourself or just don't be mad at the person that did and is whizzing past you on their Freeway to your Point B.

Happy Travels and get to Filling those Cracks!

*photo ctsy of flikr

I am the type of traveler who likes to do large amounts of research before I head on a journey. Google Maps, Yahoo Travel, blogs, you name it I read it and I am no different when it comes to my Fashion Freeway.

Before coming to LA and FIDM I joined Facebook groups, subscribed to blogs and sites by alumni and watch Project Runway and The Hills (insert eye roll and sarcastic comment here)-like no body's business. But there is nothing like talking to an alumni directly about the ups and downs of being a student and trying to break into the industry.

I am a Merchandise Product Development major and while browsing a discussion on fb my attention was grabbed by Product Development alum T.L. White who's comment is now the title of this post. Remember my Road Maps interview with FIDM Alum Stacie Rutherford, Apparel Manufacturing major? Read it again here.

Both alumna stress that fact that our program is intense and a lot of hard work - and I totally agree. I have already had two quizzes in two of my classes and two projects next week for my Brand Development and Textile Science classes. 6 hours a week is recommended for my sketching class and my last quiz proves it to be needed, and I know that once the sewing part of Apparel Process I (one) starts I will be focusing on that too.

T.L. White had some great words of wisdom that I have cut and paste here with her permission. Read and Learn:


T.L. White:
I will start off by saying that whether you go to FIDM or not you really have to know that fashion is truly what you want to do and its not just a hobby. Many people will go to FIDM for a year or less and then drop out.

The 1st year at FIDM, your taking mostly general education classes such as English, math, history and at least 1 or 2 classes each quarter that relate to your major*. A lot of people get the perception that they are going to FIDM to only learn about fashion. You walk out of FIDM feeling rounded. And the Product Development major gives you an insight to both the designing aspect and business side of the industry.

All of the teachers have worked in the industry they're teaching and they always have great stories to tell that will stick in your mind forever.

They have great resources and a career center; when you graduate you have access to a special part of the school site were you get really good job postings. They (advisers) will recommend jobs to you and go over whats on the site.

I got all of my great jobs through Cragislist, and having the FIDM name definitly gets you through the door ahead of others. You have to intern for well known companies and you can go anywhere after that.

Me:
Did you intern during your time with the company you are currently with or with others that helped you decide to work in the position you currently hold?

T.L. White:

*=This is only if you do not have a previous degree. If you have a previous degree you are entered into the Professional Designation Program and take only major courses. Some of which can be transferred depending on your previous curriculum.

I am very grateful for this information and I know that many of you out there can benefit from it even if you aren't a FIDM student. Leave a Stamp and have a great weekend. I'm off to do my projects. Happy Travels!

For anyone that knows me they know exactly where I am going with this title. By the grace of God - because I refuse to believe it was anything else- my Fashion Freeway led me to the position of Baby Phat Footwear Intern! Guess who is updating her resume today!


The story of how it all happened will come later in another post. I really want to highlight some lessons learned during this 6 hour experience. For each hour there is a new lesson learned:

Know what you want and WRITE IT DOWN!
-Before I ever stepped foot in California or even thought of applying to FIDM I knew that I wanted to work for Kimora Lee Simmons and Baby Phat in some form and on more than one occasion I wrote it down and talked about it to the point that my friends could probably recite my dreams and drive by heart.

Build bridges and be mindful of who you surround yourself with.
-I have to honor my friend and fellow classmate who made this possible by thinking of me on a day she just happened to be going to the showrooms (more on that later).

Don't be shy! If you want something the only one that can get it for you is YOU!
-I remember the first day of class when my friend said that she used to work for the Phat Farm show rooms and I blurted out "What I'm the BIGGEST Kimora Lee Simmons fan ever!" everyone laughed at that but she took my passion seriously, and to her I am grateful.
-Once I met my now current employers I was not afraid to let them know my passion for the brand and it's CEO. I was also very clear about my long-term goals and where I would like to take my career.

Pay attention to the way you dress - you never know when you might be invited to the launching of the Baby Phat showroom!
-My story will have funny anecdotes about this experience but always try to dress your best. An outfit that will go from day to evening even if you are just going to class is always best. I have only been in school for a little under three weeks and have been in front of, or around cameras almost each week. (just last week they were shooting Prison Break at the park on campus and looking for extras)

Learn peoples names and what they do. Just ask....it works.
-People love to talk about themselves and what they do. Also I have found that there are people who are just as clueless, if not more so, as you. I was actually at the launching of the Baby Phat showroom where people didn't even know who Kimora Lee Simmons was!

Keep an open mind and learn how to FILL IN THE CRACKS!
Ask me what I do and insert the obligatory smile and nod. I officially start next week so I will keep you updated on my lessons learned. And stay tuned to the full story of how this all happened.

For those who don't know me I have gotten comments like "Wow you are lucky!" or "What dumb luck!" So please take note:
This is not dumb luck I have wanted this for a long time!

When you want something bad enough line yourself up and the events and people in your life to make it happen! Read the "Lessons of the Hour" and go for it! You know the motto:

"One Step Forward, Just Glance Back! No Fear, Just DIVA"
*Please understand this is in no means my Point B and I am still traveling along my Freeway, but this is just letting me know that I am going in the right direction.

I have some serious adjusting to do with the new schedule and I would like to see some changes in my blog. So until I can sit down and get this thing looking the way I want giving the same message of finding your Fashion Freeway as I find mine I need you all to bear with me for a bit. Like a week or two.....Until then Happy Travels!

"To get to where you want to go in your chosen field, be prepared to use all the tricks in your bag: a willingness to work harder than anyone else in the room; an openness to chance and unexpected opportunity; the ability to seize that opportunity when it presents itself. Most of all, never forget the fundamental art of being friendly, because you never know when someone you've met in an elevator, reception room, or at a movie screening will give you an essential tip or key recommendation - or appear on the other side of the desk in a job interview."

Or is it Seconded? While waiting for classes and employment to start I have been catching up on some emails and reading. My current book of choice The Joys of Much too Much by Bonnie Fuller, editorial director of American Media.

The book so far is really telling about her Fashion Freeway and I am loving it, but what I love even more is when someone who has made it to the top of the fashion industry totally agrees with something I wrote in my blog.

In chapter 2 Embrace Your Inner Canadian, there is a section titled "Keep Your Options Open at All Times and Don't Give Up Forging Connections".

Bonnie talks about how she was ready for another challenge and began contacting other Editors-in-Chief like herself to see if they knew of available opportunities in the industry. She ends the section by saying:

"It was when I started connecting with some of my peers that things started to click for me. I was viewing them as future colleagues rather than as holders of the key to the magic kingdom. "

Other notable quotables that I love and have applied to my life:

"Under no circumstances, face the facts" - this is so true. Right now my facts say that I am in no way going to make it at FIDM with no job and little financial aid, but....if I faced the facts I would be a very real stereotype in Ohio right now.

"By now you've turned your inner fear into your most potent weapon. You're afraid not to succeed, so you keep trying until you do." - enough said.

So far this book is a great read and I will keep you updated on any other notable quotables. Also look out for posts on my job and school situation, as well as how broadening your horizons helps your Freeway. Happy Travels!

That's right thanks to Craigslist, StyleCareers, and soon the career fair at FIDM. I am getting offers and it's nice to have options, but what I would like to talk about is know what you are worth.

For anyone who has been long term unemployed any job offer is a Godsend and we end up taking the first one that comes and end up miserable. That has happened to me more times than I can count and left me in a worse position than when I was unemployed. So there are three points that I want to make so you don't end up like me:

1. Know Your Worth
2. The First Offer is not Always the Best Offer
3. It's Okay to Move On (or Keep Looking)
   

Know Your Worth - read your resume to yourself out loud. Do you know how good that sounds? You are great!! You have good stories to tell and even if your previous experience is not directly related to the job you are currently applying for but that is where TRANSFERABLE SKILLS come into play. Office skills, multi-line phones, delegating, budget planning, leading staff meetings, merchandising product, all those skills can transfer to almost any position.

The First Offer is not Always the Best Offer - If you know you applied to many different places and you still have not heard back from your number one choice it's okay to wait it out. But wait smart, don't let the other interviewers know that you are looking at other places, when you are offered the job ask them how soon do they need an answer, most places are lenient but if they pressure you for an answer right away ask for 48 hours and call your first choice for an update. Tell them that you are calling "Just to touch bases and answer any further questions they (name the person that interviewed you) may have" After 48 hours feel free to accept the other job offer if you still have not heard from your first choice.

It's Okay to Move On or Keep Looking - Now what happens when you receive that job offer from your first choice after you have accepted the offer from another company? Weigh your options and be honest with yourself. If you will be in a better position to move on do so. This also applies for if you are unhappy with your current position. There is no harm in looking while still employed or taking on an unpaid internship position that will help get you to your Point B while your current job pays the bills until you can move on.

Happy Travels and feel free to share your experiences I want your opinions.

Just recently I shared with you a Minute Motivation about changing directions but still getting to your Point B. Recently I bought a GPS system for my car so that when I get to LA I am not lost. Well I have found that I have special powers and can manage to get lost even with a GPS system. But it has this cool feature that when I am going in the wrong direction not following it's instructions it will redirect my route. The system uses the streets and the area around me to still get me to where I need to go. It may take a little longer but I still make it to where I need to be, and miraculously on time! 

I know post have been pretty scarce lately and that has everything to do with the fact that I am working on getting things together for school. I am less than 5 days away from moving across country to California in a situation that looks what most would call impossible. 

As of this post I am on my way home back to the US of A! My year in Korea has taught me a lot that I plan to put into practice in my new career in fashion and I will update more information about that later.

I am not sure how long it will be until the next post since I will be adjusting to the 13 hour difference and I need to purchase a new laptop - the one I have been posting on was my school's. This is a great time to read up on past posts and get reacquainted with my blog, leave comments, subscribe, send in suggestions, or request a Road Map interview!

When I get back I will fill you all in on my quest to get a student loan to cover the rest of school and where I go from there! Until then...

"One Step Forward, Just Glance Back. No Fear, Just DIVA!"

I once read a book entitled Get Over Yourself and the author wrote Fear in the form of an acronym:
Face
Everything
And
Recover

and when I am not chanting No Fear Just DIVA I am reminding myself to Face Everything And Recover. I am pleasantly surprised every time at the results when I use these so I am hoping that this time will be no different.

We all have times when we avoid something because we are afraid to fail or be let down or see our dreams get shattered in front of our faces. For me readers, that is applying for student loans. I am scared to death of not getting the funding that I need to pay off the rest of my education to a school that I have wanted to attend for the past four years. Fear kept me from applying directly out of undergrad and Pride is what put me in the current situation that is causing Fear now. So what am I talking about? Credit. Plain and simple Credit. I am putting myself out there and I hope that this will help someone else in the long-run.

The short version of this story is that I was not trying to live the glamorous life, I was just trying to support myself on my own without a proper financial back up plan. I left my hometown and moved to Atlanta and was mismanaging my money for a while and abusing my cellphone for a job that I thought I could write the whole bill off in taxes (so not the case). I lost my job and had a hard time keeping another one - my problem was accepting any job that would hire me even if it wasn't a good fit. Eventually I was able to find a job through a temp agency. I should have moved out of my apt into a smaller one or moved back home with my mother but I didn't. I chose to try to stick it out - bad idea but pride wouldn't let me go home so I paid for it with my credit.

Moving to Korea was on of the best decisions I could have made financially because I was able to work and travel and pay off the big stuff, but still not without seeing a significant drop in my credit score and some stuff that wont come off until 2015. Trust me I am hurting but my situation is causing me to get creative in finding avenues to pursue my dream of a career in fashion and attending FIDM in the fall. One of the upsides to my lack of employment was the amount of aid I was awarded and that is enough to keep me going.

I recently applied for a pre-approval for about half the amount that I need and was shut down. It killed my confidence for a while but I decided that I will apply in person when I get back home to the States. However with big companies such as Wachovia and Bank of America stopping funding for private student loans I am a bit nervous. I know that with FIDM I can pay the amount in a 6 month payment plan but when I don't have a job or place to live the loans are the only back up plan - so what now?

I will go to locations and have face to face conversations with lenders and ask my family if anyone is willing to be a cosigner. One thing that living in Atlanta has taught me is recognize and accept a lost cause and don't let your pride get in the way of your credit, so I do not plan on moving out there on a wing and a prayer.

I am also considering scholarships but I am in a weird place because I am no longer an "Undergraduate" and this degree at FIDM is after my BA but it's not a "Graduate" degree, still I have not ruled them out and I have applied for a few of those too. I will continue to do my research and keep you updated.

Readers know this - Your Freeway is your own and only you know what Point B you want to be your destination. Don't let anything like credit, a child, bankruptcy, or whatever else it may be hold you back. Face it! Just because the scenery isn't what you expected doesn't mean the destination isn't worth the trip.

"One Step Forward, Just Glance Back. No Fear, Just DIVA!"

I read this article in WWD* giving very sound advice on how to keep your business afloat during this recession the US had found itself in. I know that a good number of my readers are business owners and are still building their brand so I recommend reading this article in its entirety. It is 11 pages but it is totally worth it. I am not going to recap all 10 of their Business Health Plan points, but some of the highlights of the article are listed below for Business Owners and Job Seekers/Employees.

While Reading an article on WWD.com, for which I will soon be posting, this book was mentioned:

The title caught my attention so I looked it up on Amazon. One of the best features on Amazon is the "Search Inside" where you can read excerpts of the book and that is how the hook baited the fish:

You know those maps in shopping malls that say 'You Are Here'? They exist to orient you in unfamiliar territory, to tell you where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.

Now is that not what No Fear, Just DIVA is all about!?

The preview allows 7 - 8 pages of reading and it is enough for me to invest in the book when I get back home. Time to dust off the ole library card.

I know that school will soon be in session so the thought of reading another book is just overwhelming with everything else on our social, economic, and academic plates, but if you are not seeing the results that you would like in the building and growth of your career I say pick up this book sooner rather than unemployed/lackluster career later.