Introduction: Framing the Journey My book, Build Your Table is part memoir, part strategic career guide for those navigating professional life from the outside, especially women, immigrants, and professionals of colour. It is the career guide I wish I had at the start of my career written from a...
Sustainable success is rarely built overnight. Behind most enduring careers lies the steady accumulation of knowledge and experience — the second pillar in our Founder, Beverly Vanterpool’s career guide, Build Your Table, where she explains: “In most successful career journeys, knowledge and experience form the foundations, and thus in...
A career is not built solely on titles, promotions, or polished résumés. It is shaped by the deeper materials each person brings to the table — values, motivations, appetite for risk, and the ability to be intentional. Our founder Beverly Vanterpool’s new book, Build Your Table, explores the importance...
As I embarked upon this portfolio career, one of the things that I was clear on was that I wanted to write a book. It had always been an ambition however until recently, I didn’t know what I wanted to write about. I contemplated fiction, however while I love...
Welcome to the Journey Behind the Scenes Welcome to the third chapter of our behind-the-scenes journey. This month, I’m excited to share the launch of two pivotal platforms: our new website and podcast. These digital frontiers are designed to connect, inform, and inspire our community. The website will serve...
Welcome to the Journey Behind the Scenes Welcome back to the second instalment of our behind-the-scenes series. This month, we delve into the practical considerations that are essential for turning vision into reality. From managing resources effectively to setting achievable goals, these insights will provide you with the tools...
Welcome to the Journey Behind the Scenes As I embark on this exciting new chapter, I am thrilled to share with you a series of monthly articles that offer a glimpse into the various aspects of my new career journey. From the challenges and triumphs to the lessons learned...
It has been just over three months since I left full time employment and the corporate world and started my portfolio career journey. My days have been busy working on my podcast (Stories by Career Sistas) finishing my book, (more to be revealed in the coming weeks) building the...