Ebony Ruffins Talks About Why Your Employer’s Life Insurance is Not Enough
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The collaboration between Brandon and myself happened organically and in the flow. I walked into his shop one Sunday afternoon with Marissa from @tavola_rosa after an event we hosted at Bella Cucina and I immediately loved the energy he exuded. Brandon’s authentic and witty personality seemed so well translated in his handcrafted work. Every hat looked like a piece of art. We talked about food, fashion, dreams and decided right there to reach for the stars by creating a hat collection together.
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The best way to look your best in the summer is by wearing colors that bring out the beauty of the season. Colors like Coral, Red, Pink and Blues are perfect for this time of year. These shades can also help you feel more refreshed and energized and they make for beautiful pictures for your social media posts.
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I wish that someone would have been honest enough to share with me earlier in my career as a business owner that you will have more failures than successes. I think I would have been a little more prepared for the stumbles along the way.
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I do believe that without disappointment or painful circumstances, our faith would not be as strong as it is. Growing up, I got teased so much for how I spoke and my height. We ALL can relate to some cruel moments in Middle School/High years! I got teased mostly in Middle school, surprise surprise! But consequently, those years really can shape us and how we view ourselves based of the insecure voices that project onto you! I carried that complex into adulthood, and I would tell myself the same story “I am too tall”, “My hips are too wide”, “I speak too proper”.
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I continue to grow and develop as a leader through my personal board of directors. Extremely brilliant and successful business owners, executives and leaders surround me. My parents have also set the example for me throughout life. A dear friend and executive once told me, “Ebony it’s important that you maintain 5 people in your network: 1) Executive Coach, 2) Pacesetter 3) Sponsor – someone who heavily influences decision makers and will put their name and reputation on the line for you, 4) Mentor and 5) Friend – emotional support who informs you of your blind spots, is honest with you, not jealous and most importantly genuine and authentic.
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