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📣 Exciting News! 📣I’m proud to share that I have officially received my Financial Literacy Certification to teach Personal Finance! 💰 Beginning in the 2025–2026 Academic School Year, Personal Finance will be added to the current curriculum I teach alongside Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Accounting 1 at Military Magnet Academy. This new course will empower studentsContinue reading “Certified to Empower: Bringing Financial Literacy to the Classroom”

Hey Family and Friends, I’m speaking at this workshop—you should come! I wanted to personally invite you to something special I’m part of—and I think you’ll love it. I’ve teamed up with Kimberly Nicole Evans, one of the most dynamic voices in leadership and legacy building, for a free virtual workshop called the Seismic WealthContinue reading “Seismic Transformations”

As a business consultant, educator, strategist, and woman of faith, I’ve always believed that true leadership flows from alignment—alignment with purpose, people, and the plans of God. Recently, I took the Mantle Assessment—a spiritual diagnostic created by someone I know personally and respect deeply, Dr. Tracy Timberlake. This free and insightful tool revealed the KingdomContinue reading “💼 Mantled for Purpose: A Personal Revelation with Professional Impact”

I kicked off Quarter 2 with a powerful dose of financial literacy and strategic insight! On Friday, I tuned into the Dollars & Sense Masterclass: Accounting Best Practices for Growth hosted by Flourish Media—a session packed with practical tools for sustainable business finances. Then on Saturday, I showed up in person for I-HOPE’s Day ofContinue reading “💰 Financial Literacy at the Start of Q2: Fuel for Growth 📈”

Yes, you read that right! Meet the Cathy Newman action figure – fully equipped with CEO energy, strategy tools, and a whole lot of personal power. 💼💡 This AI-generated version of me is a fun (and fabulous) reminder that we each carry the tools to build legacy, lead with confidence, and show up boldly inContinue reading “📦✨ Introducing… The Personal Brand Action Figure! ✨📦”

Hey everyone! 👋🏽 I need your help! 🙏🏽 I’m a doctoral candidate as well as a business consultant currently conducting research for my dissertation, and I’m reaching out to all entrepreneurs, business owners, marketing professionals, and sales professionals. If that’s you, I’d be so grateful if you could take just 7 to 10 minutes toContinue reading “Dissertation Participant Survey”

I’m honored to share that I’ve been selected as Rookie Teacher of the Year at my school! 🍎✨ While I have several years of experience teaching Military Science, this year marked a brand-new chapter for me—my first year teaching Business and Marketing Education and becoming certified in the state of South Carolina. 🙌🏽 Transitioning intoContinue reading “📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📣”

After a season of incredible growth, change, and purpose-filled transitions, I’m excited to reconnect with you and reintroduce myself. I’m Cathy Thompson (formerly Newman)—Business Consultant, Marketing Strategist, Educator, and Navy Veteran. And over the past few months, I’ve been blessed to step into a brand-new chapter in both life and business: 💍 I got marriedContinue reading “🌟 Life Update & Reintroduction 🌟”

I am conducting a research study as part of my doctoral dissertation, focusing on how buyer persona alignment impacts marketing and sales effectiveness. Your insights are invaluable to shaping this important conversation! 💡 Who I’m Looking For:Marketing and sales professionals in the Charleston/North Charleston area. 🕒 Time Commitment:5 minutes to complete an online survey. 📩Continue reading “🚀 Calling All Marketing and Sales Professionals in Charleston/North Charleston, SC!”

Imagine launching a marketing campaign that checks all the boxes—stunning visuals, engaging copy, and strategic ad placements—only to see lukewarm results. The culprit? Misaligned buyer personas. Without truly understanding your customers’ behaviors and motivations, even the most well-crafted campaigns are destined to underperform. But what if you could unlock the secret to aligning your buyerContinue reading “The Secret to Perfect Buyer Persona Alignment: A Practical Guide for Marketers”