by Nila Thompson | Jul 29, 2025 | Blog
Entrepreneurship is often described as a journey, but let’s be honest, it’s more like a roller coaster. There are the highs:🎉 The first client.💡 The moment your idea clicks with someone else.🔥 The surge of momentum when something finally works. And then there are the...
by Nila Thompson | Jul 21, 2025 | Blog
By Nila Thompson When we think about military service, we often focus on the service member who wears the uniform. But behind every mission, every deployment, and every PCS (permanent change of station), there is often a military spouse holding everything together at...
by The ASCEND Collective | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog
Josh Nowack Reclaiming a Good Name: From Baal Shem Tov to Hamilton to Reentry A few hundred years ago, the founder of the Chabad movement, the Baal Shem Tov, was known not for wealth or power, but for being “the master of a good name.” Centuries later,...
by Nila Thompson | Jul 7, 2025 | Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Simpsonville, SC – July 8, 2025 — The ASCEND Collective®, a mission-driven organization committed to breaking down barriers to employment for underserved communities, proudly announces a new strategic collaboration with iZen’s...
by Nila Thompson | Jun 23, 2025 | Blog
In today’s fast-paced digital world, your email can be a powerful extension of your personal brand — or a glaring red flag. Whether you’re applying for a job, communicating with clients, or networking with professionals, your email address and how you use it can...