Stories

How a Teen Entrepreneur Turned a Pop-Up Cookie Shop into a Thriving Enterprise

Luxury Clothing Maker Shifts Gears to Help Essential Workers.

When COVID-19 hit, clothing maker Pound Cake Society shifted from luxury loungewear to making masks and helping essential workers in their community.

Helping Others Through the Toughest Times

In the wake of one of America's greatest tragedies, Wes Puryear found a new purpose: Helping others talk through their trauma.

From Jamaica to America: Camiel's Story

From her beginnings in Jamaica to her current job at JPMorgan Chase, Camiel Franklyn-Levy has always followed her goal: Helping people achieve financial security. A participant in JPMorgan Chase's Advisor Development Program, she plans to take her passion one step further.

Seven Ideas to Help Build Your Career

This Entrepreneur Moved from The City by the Bay to The Big Easy. Here's Why.

It takes a village to support creative entrepreneurs. JPMorgan Chase and The Idea Village are supporting small business growth, one week at a time.

Preparing the Pipeline

How one New Orleans workforce nonprofit is leveling the playing field.

Leaving a Legacy: Planning Your Estate

JPMorgan Chase and Essence sat down with two financial experts to discuss assets, estate planning and the deeper meaning of legacy.

Well-Oiled Machine

Business owners for 20 years, Alvin and Calvin Waters celebrate the boldness of black entrepreneurship.

Taking Charge: How to Leverage Credit and Debt to Your Advantage

JPMorgan Chase and Essence sat down with media personalities Luvvie Ajayi and Kela Walker, and financial coach Saundra Davis to chat about their credit journeys and share insight for black women charting their own financial paths.

Difficult Conversations Start Now

JPMorgan Chase and Essence are teaming up to help black women overcome financial hurdles.

Cultivating a Personal Brand May Lead a Long Way

From New York to Singapore, Chinedum realized that establishing a strong personal brand gave him the opportunity for greater career mobility and success.

Where to Get a Good Job Without a College Degree

Originally published by OZY on February 01, 2018. While career hunting is never easy, it can feel a lot harder when you don’t have a bachelor's degree. Industries that once defined the “blue collar” job landscape—think: manufacturing, transportation and construction—are on the decline as companies turn to robots or offshore labor to fill the roles. As a result, many Americans are having a difficult time even knowing where to start their search. Are these good jobs in your state? Find out here. Still, the changing market isn’t all bad news. There’s a new wave of high-paying jobs in skilled-service industries like information technology, health care and finance.

This is How You Build a Leader in the South Bronx

Succeeding in the 21st century economy requires programs that focus on college and career. Originally published by OZY on March 15, 2018.

Top-Seeded Selections

The Fellowship Initiative puts new spin on March basketball brackets to help young men of color choose the right college.

The Path Toward Savings Can Be Littered with Roadblocks. Let's Clear Them

Learn how innovative technologies are financially empowering underserved populations. Originally published by OZY on January 25, 2018.

Want to Help Boost the Economy? Remove Barriers to Success for Black Women

Sponsorship and support can help black women overcome biases and achieve economic success. This article was originally published by Ozy.

Summer Jobs 2.0: How Cities are Tackling the Shortage of Skilled Workers

In 22 cities across the country, JPMorgan Chase is connecting students with quality work experience. This article was originally published by Politico.