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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 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
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
At-home entrepreneur

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Part-Time Business in Retirement

Avoiding these potential goofs will raise your chance of success
April 21, 2020
Lawyer shaking hands with older couple.

Starting a Business in Retirement: Using a Lawyer

The legal hoops you'll need to jump through to launch
March 19, 2020
Nancy Clarke, now a consultant

5 Businesses You Could Start in Retirement for Under $5,000

Experts offer advice on how to launch them from home
February 27, 2020
techno gadgets

Best Tech Tools for a Home-Based Retirement Business

Experts suggest these apps and services to launch and grow businesses
January 30, 2020
Part-Time Business

Starting a Part-Time Retirement Business Before You Retire

This strategy can lower your risk as an entrepreneur
January 2, 2020
Misty Coepland

Meeting Misty Copeland, My 'Shero'

During a health crisis, a connection with the famed ballerina brings joy
October 7, 2019
Classroom

Speaking Her Students' Language

A teacher and journalist offers a multicultural perspective in the classroom
February 20, 2019
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