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Creating your own opportunities with Tasha McCaskiel

If you aren’t given a seat at the table, you need to create your own. Tasha McCaskiel did exactly that when she founded Black Girls in Media, a networking organization that is dedicated to uplifting and supporting minority women within the media industry. Listen in to hear how you can start creating your own opportunities, what media trends you should jump on this year, and how to create an engaged community!


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