Go ahead and be a BADDIE — it’ll be good for your career

Editor’s note: The following is written by junior Eternity Council, who helped found a professional development series on campus — and wants you to get involved.

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By Eternity Council  |  Student, Medgar Evers College

The “How to be a Corporate BADDIE Series” is a professional development series for women of color. 

The acronym BADDIE embodies the values we aim to instill: Bold, Acclimated, Dauntless, Determined, Intelligent, and Exceptional. 

This series can help mark the beginning of our journey in corporate America.

We are hosting a series of workshops, all in the Center for Women’s Development in the Carroll Building, that we would love to have you attend:

• March 18: Dress for Success 
• March 25: Mock Interview
• April 1: Professional Skills 
• Date TBD: Leadership 

Without values and skills, particularly a sisterhood, we often find ourselves confused and lacking a solid foundation. 

I created “How to Be a Corporate BADDIE” with the vision that one day, we will own our own establishments or lead our careers. In those moments, we can look back at the foundations learned in this series.

Each day will encapsulate what is needed to get you one step closer to personal and professional growth. Whether it’s resume building, creating a LinkedIn profile, dressing for success, mock interviews, or building the values necessary for success, this series aims to equip women with the confidence to walk into any corporate office with a focused mindset.

This series also provides networking opportunities, allowing women to connect with others, share experiences, and support each other’s successes.

By the conclusion of the series, the goal is to build bridges between departments in colleges, internships through Medgar Evers College, and connections throughout the boroughs. 

It’s imperative that women support other women on their journey to success.

About Eternity Council

Born and raised in Harlem, my journey has been one of self-discovery and creativity. As an artist, I’ve channeled my passion into launching my own online boutique, blending my interests in fashion and art. My academic pursuit in psychology at Medgar Evers College, where I’m currently a junior, fuels my career goal of becoming a creative art therapist. This aspiration stems from a deep desire to use art as a medium for healing and expression. I’ve embraced leadership roles on campus, advocating for women’s empowerment and celebrating black excellence. My involvement in S.H.A.D.E.S. highlights not only the challenges that women (particularly women of color) face, but also our triumphs and contributions. Through my work, both academically and creatively, I aim to inspire and support others in their journey toward self-actualization and success.

About S.H.A.D.E.S. (Sisters Having A Definite Excellent Strategy) 

S.H.A.D.E.S. is a student organization for intelligent, driven women who are determined to achieve success. Founded in 2006 by Professor Safiya Bandele and founding student members Phoenix L. Brooks, Marie Antoine-Pierre, Genesis, and Shanti Vincent. S.H.A.D.E.S. was the first women’s organization at Medgar Evers College. Our mission is to prepare women for academic, personal and professional leadership. Alongside the Center for Women’s Development (CWD), S.H.A.D.E.S. is a driving force behind CWD’s programming and the leading authority on the needs of the women at MEC and the community. Our goals are to promote sisterhood, academia, preparation for the real world, community service, and relationship building.