Archive for Fredric

BigUps: Crystal Windham

Although it has been a minute since we’ve given props, today we have a hidden gem.

Crystal Windham

Crystal Windham, 35, was named Director of General Motors North American Passenger Car Design on November 1st, the first African-American female to hold that position. After her successful execution of the award-winning Chevy Malibu, this YBP will be [...]

Save $1000 in 30 days

Before all of this election stuff, we at the Guide used to regularly post about frugality and ways to pad to your savings. In these tough economic times, after the euphoria slowly transitions into pride, our wallets and bank accounts still need attention.
Over at I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Ramit Sethi has started [...]

YBP Peer Spotlight: Kristyna Jones

Continuing our series, let’s meet an analyst who is trying to get her blog and business off the ground while juggling her daily 8-5. Today, YBPGuide introduces Kristyna Jones.
What is your occupation, full title and work week hours?
I am a Senior Development Analyst for Enterprise Community Investments. Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. is a leading [...]

Now, All That is Left Is…

…to get rid (or drastically change) BET, somehow get D.L. Hughley’s show off the air (or at least off of CNN), and ask David Alan Grier to abandon his cheesy Chappelle Show knock-off.
But I don’t want to be too quick to get past today’s euphoria.

The Obama First Family

Congratulations to everyone keeping hope alive and electing [...]

YBP Peer Spotlight: Anjuan Simmons

Sorry that we’ve been on hiatus, but I guess the excitement of the times has pulled me away from this series. Fear not, as we’ll meet today a proud, hard-working brotha working on his MBA. Let’s meet Anjuan Simmons.
What is your occupation, full title and work week hours?
Until very recently, I was an executive at [...]