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Leslie Hunter-Gadsden

Leslie Hunter-Gadsden is a journalist, educator and podcaster who is an accomplished writer for print and online publications. She has covered business, education, performing arts, diversity, equity and inclusion and other topics for consumer and trade publications and media outlets including Next Avenue, Black Enterprise magazine, Sisters from AARP newsletter, and vegeradio.com. She is working on a family memoir.

A family of four smiling together outside of a restaurant. Next Avenue, family crisis,

How Our Adult Children Helped Us Through a Family Crisis

I'm a breast cancer survivor and my husband recently recovered from a serious stroke. Our son and daughter became the 'spokespersons' I never realized they could be.
November 9, 2023
A man filming with a camera in a cemetery. Next Avenue

Paying It Forward by Mentoring

Mentors helped Roberto Mighty succeed as a filmmaker, artist and television host, and now he is doing the same for others
July 10, 2023
A close-up of a self-portrait. Next Avenue

Watching My Mother Create Art

Leading by example, she taught me to love all forms of art and be passionate about pursuing life's dreams
January 27, 2023
A woman standing in a kitchen, smiling. Next Avenue, starting a new business

How to Start Your Own Business and Still Have a Life

Getting a startup off the ground without working every available hour in the day requires discipline
August 26, 2022
A woman standing in a kitchen and smiling. Next Avenue, starting a business

Starting a Business? Plan Carefully and Adjust Quickly

Why it is so important to be both strategic and flexible when running a new business
July 29, 2022
An older adult looking at bills at home. Next Avenue, startups hard times, frugal

How Startups Can Prepare for Hard Times

Our model entrepreneur wisely keeps her business and personal finances separate and balances growth with prudence
June 30, 2022
An older adult using social media to market their business. Next Avenue

Using Social Media to Market Startup Businesses

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms can connect you directly to people already interested in what you offer
May 25, 2022
Tax documents on top of a laptop computer. Next Avenue, entrepreneur, small business taxes

Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs with New Small Businesses

As she celebrates one year in business, Patricia Wynn gets expert advice on how to tackle taxes
April 25, 2022
A woman sitting at a table on her laptop. Next Avenue, starting a new business

The Learning Curve of Starting a New Business

Lifestyle assistant Patricia Wynn is researching everything from membership organizations to online workshops
March 22, 2022
A woman stopped in front of the prodice aisle in a grocery store. Next Avenue, staffing strategies, new entreprenuer

A New Entrepreneur Focuses on Staffing Plans

As Patricia Wynn’s lifestyle business grows, it’s time for her to consider hiring employees and building an infrastructure
February 22, 2022
A woman standing in a kitchen with cupboards open and dishes in the sink. Next Avenue, lifestyle assistant, entrepreneur, small business, marketing strategy

Marketing Strategies for a New Entrepreneur

Lifestyle assistant Patricia Wynn is learning how everything from referrals to business cards make a difference
January 17, 2022
A woman standing in front of a door holding packages. Next Avenue, older entrepreneurs

Our New Series: The First Year in the Life of a 50+ Entrepreneur

We're following Patricia Wynn launching her lifestyle assistant business. Here, she shares her excitement, concerns, startup efforts and thoughts on the road ahead.
December 15, 2021
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