THE EDIT
The Career Branding Edit™ by Kanika M. Watson, APR
The Edit—also known as The Career Branding Edit™—is your insider guide to elevating your voice, brand, and impact. This curated editorial series delivers thought-provoking insights, real-talk reflections, and storytelling on everything from career pivots to executive presence. It’s a space for ambitious professionals—especially women of color—ready to lead with purpose, own their narrative, and elevate their impact.
From The Edit Desk
The Mid-Year Pivot: How to Realign Your Career
Mid-year is more than a checkpoint—it’s a powerful opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign. In this piece, I explore how to recognize signs of misalignment, ask the right questions, and take intentional steps to reconnect with your voice, your vision, and your value.
Being Strong Isn’t Safe: The Cost of "Powering Through"
High-achieving professionals, especially women of color, are often praised for their strength while silently enduring toxic workplaces. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this post explores what happens when we normalize burnout and forget that being “resilient” shouldn’t come at the cost of our well-being.
How to Define Your Career Story and Position Yourself for the Opportunities You Actually Want
Your résumé is just the beginning. To truly stand out, you need a career story that reflects your vision, value, and voice. In this post, discover how to define your narrative so it positions you for the opportunities you actually want.