Yesterday, I had the privilege of joining Your Ethiopian Professionals Network (YEP) for an engaging and eye-opening session: From Diaspora Dreams to U.S. Business Ownership. The conversation was filled with energy, practical insights, and meaningful discussions that matter deeply for aspiring and established Ethiopian entrepreneurs in...

...Every interviewee faces questions they’d rather not answer. Maybe it’s too personal, off-topic, or simply not where they want the spotlight to shine. Inexperienced guests often stumble here, sometimes blurting out: “I don’t want to answer that!” Not only does this create an awkward moment,...

Pathways for Ethiopians to Invest, Buy, and Build in America What if the next chapter of the Ethiopian diaspora story wasn’t just about working hard, but about building ownership, wealth, and legacy? That’s the vision behind the upcoming webinar organized by Your Ethiopian Professionals Network (YEP): From...

From College Hustle to $300 Million Empire: The Culture-Driven Leader Who’s Moving the World With special guest: Nick Friedman | Co-Founder & President of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving | Bestselling Author | Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur He didn’t just start a company – he started a movement....

In recent years, “radical transparency” became a rallying cry in leadership. Share everything. Hide nothing. Build trust by being open. But here’s what happened: Some leaders turned it into information overload – flooding employees with every detail, every decision-in-progress, every metric, regardless of relevance. The result?...