Constance Gibbs

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Editor at On Our Minds (OOM) Scholastic

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Amplifying success

2 months ago | source.washu.edu | Constance Gibbs |Leslie Gibson McCarthy

In the early aughts, when interest rates were at their lowest levels in a generation, Tom Anderson, BSBA ’96, worked in wealth management for Merrill Lynch. He had built a successful business by selling securities-based loans to clients, a concept that marked a shift in the industry. His sales numbers caught the attention of company leaders, who invited him to share his story to inspire other wealth managers.
A perfect fit for WashU

Dec 5, 2024 | source.washu.edu | Constance Gibbs |Claire Gauen

Lori Coulter, MBA ’99, co-founder and CEO of apparel company Summersalt, started her first business before she was old enough to drive a car. While her brother played American Legion baseball, she operated a concession stand for spectators. She secured inventory at a local warehouse store using funds from her first angel investor: her mother. Coulter’s entrepreneurial spirit continued at Baylor University, where she drafted business plans as an undergraduate marketing student.
Up-and-Coming Black Actresses Who Are Dominating Hollywood

Jul 8, 2024 | yahoo.com | Constance Gibbs |Louisa Ballhaus |Giovana Gelhoren |Delilah Gray

For the first time in American history, the future is looking extraordinarily bright for Black women in Hollywood. Established stars like Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Angela Bassett, Shonda Rhimes, and of course the late Cicely Tyson fought for decades to be treated with respect, to be offered more and more interesting opportunities, and to create the art they were born to create.
Up-and-Coming Black Actresses Who Are Dominating Hollywood

Jul 8, 2024 | sheknows.com | Constance Gibbs |Louisa Ballhaus |Giovana Gelhoren |Delilah Gray

Meet the Black women taking over Hollywood: Ziwe Fumudoh, Ayo Edebiri, Yasmin Finney, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Zendaya, and so many more.
Redefining the alumni experience

Jun 24, 2024 | source.wustl.edu | Constance Gibbs |Leslie Gibson McCarthy

Valerie Davisson, MA ’89, worked in recruiting for a small company in St. Louis when businesses nationwide were transitioning away from traditional personnel departments to embrace more people-centric approaches to human resources. She knew she needed more than a bachelor’s degree to advance her career in this new environment but couldn’t afford to quit her job to attend graduate school full time.
Welcome to Camp Sunshine: Jarrett J. Krosoczka Talks About His Award-Winning Graphic Memoir

Jul 20, 2023 | oomscholasticblog.com | Constance Gibbs

If you’ve ever been to summer camp, or wish you had gotten the chance to go, you’ll love hearing author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka talk with host Suzanne McCabe about his latest graphic memoir. It’s called Sunshine: How One Camp Taught Me About Life, Death, and Hope. Camp Sunshine is not just any camp.
Big Tree: A Conversation With Author and Illustrator Brian Selznick

Apr 20, 2023 | oomscholasticblog.com | Constance Gibbs

In this episode, we introduce you to siblings Merwin and Louise. The two tiny sycamore seeds are living in a world filled with dinosaurs, asteroids, and volcanoes. Merwin and Louise are the creation of author and illustrator Brian Selznick, who discusses his new novel, Big Tree, with host Suzanne McCabeThe siblings’ story began with an idea from filmmaker Steven Spielberg. It evolved into Big Tree, an epic adventure of more than 500 pages.
Iceberg: Author Jennifer A. Nielsen Reimagines the Sinking of the Titanic

Apr 20, 2023 | oomscholasticblog.com | Constance Gibbs

Everyone loves a good Titanic story. Jennifer A. Nielsen has written a great one! In this episode, she talks with host Suzanne McCabe about Iceberg, her new middle grade novel. It’s already a best-seller. Iceberg follows the journey of 12-year-old Hazel Rothbury, who is traveling alone on the Titanic. She dreams of escaping her fate as a factory worker by telling hidden stories about the majestic ship that is speeding across the Atlantic Ocean.
I Kick and I Fly: A Conversation With Author and Activist Ruchira Gupta

Mar 9, 2023 | oomscholasticblog.com | Constance Gibbs

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in a range of fields—from politics and the law to aviation and technology. In this episode, host Suzanne McCabe talks with Ruchira Gupta, a journalist, author, and activist who is ensuring a future for girls who otherwise might not have one. Ruchira has worked tirelessly to help girls in India, Nepal, and other countries escape the brutal world of child sex trafficking.
Dreamer: Akim Aliu Talks About His New Graphic Novel and Racism in the Hockey World

Feb 10, 2023 | oomscholasticblog.com | Constance Gibbs

When Akim Aliu was a young boy, he and his family moved to Canada. His parents wanted a better life for their two sons. Akim’s father is Nigerian, and his mother Ukrainian. Whether they lived in Ukraine, Nigeria, or Canada, the family faced discrimination and bigotry. Things didn’t improve when Akim developed a love of ice hockey. Money was tight, and the sport wasn’t welcoming to children of color. Still, Akim’s parents did everything they could to help him follow his dreams.