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
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.
How to Refresh Your Résumé Without Losing Your Career Story
Your résumé isn’t just a record of your past — it’s a reflection of your voice, values, and vision for what’s next. In this post, discover how to refresh your résumé with clarity, purpose, and personal brand alignment — especially during times of transition.
How to Rebuild Your Career Brand After a Layoff: 4 Essential Strategies
Layoffs can be tough, but they also offer a chance to realign your career. In this post, I share four strategies to help you clarify your vision, update your career brand, reconnect with your network, and move forward with confidence.
Career Branding Secrets to Unlock Your Executive Presence
You’ve mastered your craft, but have you mastered your presence? Many overlook this essential aspect—your brand should consistently work for you. Let’s explore what you may be missing.
Pivot Like a Pro: 5 Career Branding Strategies to Empower Women Leaders
Career transitions are exciting yet challenging, especially for women of color. A strong career brand helps you stand out and opens opportunities. Here are five strategies for a successful pivot.
Unstoppable in 2025: Five Powerful Career Strategies for Women of Color
As the new year begins, reflect on your career and strategize for 2025. Black women face unique challenges, but actionable steps can help. To be unstoppable this year, set goals and follow these five strategies!
5 Empowering Tips for Speaking Up as a Woman of Color at Work
Struggling with workplace conversations? Feel dismissed or unheard? You’re not alone—many professional women face this challenge. Discover five strategies to amplify your voice.
15 Inspiring Quotes from Iconic Women Leaders of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
To celebrate the incredible contributions of women, I've curated 15 empowering leadership quotes from female innovators, change-makers, trailblazers, and disrupters who motivate us to achieve our boldest visions for success.
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: 3 Steps to Negotiate Your Salary with Confidence
Black Women's Equal Pay Day raises awareness about our country's gender pay gap. This year it falls on September 21, 2022, demonstrating that Black women must work an additional 263 days to earn what white, non-Hispanic men made in 2021. Learn salary negotiation tips to empower you to negotiate with confidence.
5 Powerful Steps to Start Your Day on the Path to Success
From improving focus to balancing moods and boosting productivity, there are many advantages to designing a morning routine or ritual that’s right for you. Here are five powerful tips for leading you towards success.
My Boldest Vision for Success
I am a firm believer in the power of purpose. It provides deeper meaning to everything I do and inspires me to be the best version of myself as a mother, wife, leader, and businesswoman.
Go Solo Digital Magazine Features Kanika M. Watson Consulting
I am thrilled to be featured this month in Go Solo Digital Magazine as part of their entrepreneurial series to discuss my company Kanika M. Watson Consulting.