Owl was never the most outspoken of her company. She was incredibly proud of her work and most of the time when she submitted a project her supervisors were extremely impressed. After a few months she wanted to be a little more known in order to get a promotion in the future. Her coworkers always thought she was quiet and probably wouldn’t ever try and move up, but after a long talk with her friend, Eagle, she decided in order to make herself known she had to stand out. Instead of being shy at meetings she spoke up and took credit for her work, managed small meetings and assisted executives. In other words, she did what nobody expected her to do and it paid off with a nice promotion in the end.
Lesson: This lesson is inspired by the Hearpreneur Post “Best Methods for Women to Assert Themselves in the World of Business“
Gresham W. Harkless Jr.https://iamgresh.com👤 Author Name: Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Title: Franchise Broker & Entrepreneur | Founder, Blue Star Franchise
Experience: 15+ years in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business growth strategy
Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area, USA
About the Author
Gresham W. Harkless Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur, franchise broker, and the founder of Blue Star Franchise, where he helps aspiring and established business owners find the perfect franchise opportunity to match their goals, lifestyle, and financial vision.
With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business development, Gresh has worked with hundreds of CEOs, founders, and small business owners through his media company Blue 16 Media and the I AM CEO Podcast, which has featured over 1,600 interviews. His unique background gives him a deep understanding of what makes a business succeed — and how the right franchise can change lives.
A proud member of the Franchise Broker Association (FBA), Gresham brings a consultative and client-first approach to franchise matching. His mission is to help people “run their race” by finding franchise opportunities that align with their purpose, skills, and lifestyle.
📚 Credentials & Affiliations
Certified Franchise Broker – Franchise Broker Association (FBA)
Founder – Blue Star Franchise & Blue 16 Media
Host – I AM CEO Podcast (1,600+ episodes)
Featured in – 50+ Black Marketers on the Rise, Influencer & Media Innovators (2022)
B.S. in Business Administration – Howard University
