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Quinisha Jackson-Wright

(She/Her)
As seen in: Forge, The New York Times, Business Insider, Fast Company, The Muse, The Financial Diet, ZORA
Covers:  Business, personal finance, careers, social issues
Doesn't Cover: Relationships, dating, breaking news
💜 Navy veteran 💜 Author: Working Twice as Hard 💜 Bylines: @nytimes, @wired, @themuse

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Quinisha Jackson-Wright’s Biography

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I’m an indie author, entrepreneur, and educator who explores finance, careers, and life from the lens of a millennial Black woman.

I have bylines in national media outlets including The New York Times, Business Insider, Medium, and USA Today.

I work with brands like Verizon, Chime, and DollarSprout. My speaking and subject matter expertise includes panels with The Author’s Guild and Elevate Money, and media interviews with Chime, Come Write With Us, and Make a Living Writing. My book Working Tw…

Quinisha Jackson-Wright’s Journalist Portfolio

Wings and Fleas: When It's Too Expensive to Escape Abuse by Quinisha Jackson-Wright

Wings and Fleas: When It's Too Expensive to Escape Abuse by Quinisha Jackson-Wright

Essays for a Guaranteed Income

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How to Beat Zoom Fatigue-and Set Healthy Boundaries

How to Beat Zoom Fatigue-and Set Healthy Boundaries

This new era of constant video chats means we're all in front of cameras more than ever before. Here's how to…

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To Promote Inclusivity, Stay Away from Personality Assessments (Published 2019)

To Promote Inclusivity, Stay Away from Personality Assessments (Published 2019)

Do personality tests like the Myers-Briggs help managers learn their team's working styles, or just encourage…

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The Psychology Behind 'New Year's Hype' as a Black Woman

The Psychology Behind 'New Year's Hype' as a Black Woman

While it's good to set goals, sometimes we fall short of giving ourselves enough credit as is

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How to Turn a Social Event Into a Networking Opportunity

How to Turn a Social Event Into a Networking Opportunity

Make a new professional connection just about anywhere with these tips.

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Articles

Working Twice as Hard: The Reality of Entrepreneurship for Black Women

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By Quinisha Jackson-Wright
| Bookshop Org
"Be your own boss." "Live like most people won't, so you can live like most people can't." "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." You've probably seen these quotes in books about starting a business. What they won't tell you is the truth about what it really takes to be your own boss-especially if you're a Black woman. Author Quinisha Jackson-Wright reveals the harsh truths about entrepreneurship, like shaky income, loneliness, and nightmare clients.
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Advice on Negotiating Salary Has Privileged Blind Spots

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By Quinisha Jackson-Wright
| Forge Verified
For women and people of color, career advice meant to empower can have the opposite effect Photo: Luis Alvarez/Getty Images “Always negotiate.” “Ask for what you want.” “Charge what you’re worth.” If I had a dollar for every piece of career advice I’ve read that boiled down to have more confidence, I probably wouldn’t need to negotiate anything ever again. And of course, advocating for yourself makes a difference. I asked for more money for this very story.
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4 Things You Can Do to Support the Black Lives Matter Movement

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By Quinisha Jackson-Wright
| DollarSprout
If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of the unrest across that country that has resulted from George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police officers. What you might be less aware of, is that this recent tragedy is only the tip of the iceberg in a long and painful history of violence and injustice toward the Black community. And while race is a topic many shy away from in the personal finance space, it also plays a major part in wealth disparities in the United States.
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Twitter (I will never call it that letter/symbol)

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