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Leslie Hunter-Gadsden

Leslie Hunter-Gadsden is a journalist and educator with over 25 years experience writing for print and online publications. She has covered business and a variety of topics for several consumer and trade publications and media outlets including Next Avenue, Black Enterprise magazine and Sisters from AARP newsletter.

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
Two women entrepreneurs standing near the ocean. Next Avenue

The State of Minority Entrepreneurship in America

How older people of color can tap into trends to launch businesses
November 9, 2021
A man in front of a microphone smiling. Next Avenue, podcast, podcasting, internet radio, VEGE Radio

Developing Podcasts For, and By, Older Adults

Vernon Prince Jr.'s VEGE Radio offers R&B and jazz mixed with entertaining podcasts
September 28, 2021
Four women smiling one woman is holding an AARP coffee mug. Diversity, equity, inclusion, Next Avenue

How the Biggest Groups on Aging Are Tackling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

They're realizing that the issue of DEI and older adults is taking on added urgency
April 13, 2021
Man directing behind the camera, filmmaker, COVID-19 pandemic, Next Avenue

When COVID-19 Opens a Career Opportunity (or Two)

How this filmmaker's worklife changed for the better as the pandemic ramped up
January 18, 2021
Leslie's fourth grade class.

Life Lessons From a Favorite Teacher

By sharing the Anne Frank story and his war experience, he made an impact
September 11, 2020
woman managing money

The History That Shapes Money Stories of Women of Color

Advice from a financial wellness coach and author of 'Our Money Stories'
July 2, 2020
Kim Ashby Fowler

Why People of Color Feel the Loneliest at Work

Delving into a key survey's findings and offering solutions
May 18, 2020
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