Author Terri Lomax

Let me start off by saying "making it" is totally subjective. Each of us has our own definition of what it means to "make it." Some of us are academically driven. We want our degrees and the implied success that's supposed to follow. Continue reading…

Over the next few weeks I'll have the privilege of working with 3 successful professionals from 3 different career paths:  motivational speaking, blogging/authorship and life coaching. Coincidentally, these are all career paths that I plan to pursue at some point. Continue reading…

A couple weeks ago I heard about a great internship opportunity via Facebook. Coincidentally it was hosted by a professional whom I admire and respect greatly.So you know me. I jumped on the opportunity quick, fast and in a hurry! Continue reading…

Picture this, it's July 20, 2007, my mom, dad, 4 younger siblings and I pull up to the Days Inn hotel in Harrisonburg, VA. After a 5 hour drive from Chester, PA I'm ready to get away from my brothers and sisters (ages 3, 4, 5 and 10. Continue reading…

Whether you're breaking up with someone OR someone is breaking up with you, break ups suck! However, once you fall into the "single ladies" category there are a few steps that need to be taken to ensure that you're coping with the break-up in a way that'll spare your reputation and promote healthy progression. Continue reading…

Getting your thoughts out of your head and onto paper can be extremely therapeutic. I honestly believe that my journal ( my diary's new name, now that I'm a grown-up) is a part of the reason why I've been able to come to closure with dark moments in my past. Continue reading…

I remember my first job interview like it was yesterday. Well, it wasn’t a “real” job interview. It was more of a mock interview. My grandfather had some connections with WorkReady, a summer work program placing students in summer youth service projects in Philly (or Philadelphia for the prestigious folk). Continue reading…

One of these days I'm going to put my foot down and resist the temptation to press the snooze button when my alarm goes off at 7:00am for work. Life would be so good if I could just wake up at 6 or 7 every morning refreshed and ready to begin my daily rituals. Continue reading…

In an era of technological advancements, many employers are using Skype interviews (or other internet call services) to save costs on candidate travels or to gain a clearer perspective of the interviewee as opposed to a phone interview. This new approach to interviewing comes along with a different preparation process for interviewees. Continue reading…

If you're like me you were a first generation college student just barely making it to college due to the lack of financial preparation, financial literacy and the big F, FINANCES. I had no clue what the student loan lingo was all about and unfortunately I didn't educate myself until after graduation. Continue reading…