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Visiting Singapore via the Liberty Fellowship and Aspen Institute
In 2021, the Liberty Fellowship selected me for its Class of 2023 after a rigorous nomination and interview process. The fellowship is a community of leaders who've committed to creating a better future for all people in South Carolina. While being specific to South...
Landing a Unique Fulbright Specialist Project in Uzbekistan
In 2022, I spent one month in Uzbekistan as a Fulbright Specialist, where I delivered intellectual property training to high level officials. I highly recommend the program to academics and professionals who want to both see and help the world.
Lose weight and treat yourself better with this formula
In the summer of 2021, I celebrated a milestone birthday in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains with my husband. I'd told him I wanted a low-key birthday with plenty of quiet, and he delivered. One of my surprises was an incredible picnic curated by the Asheville...
Underrepresented Inventors Need Fair Access to the Patent System
The patent system makes it harder for small businesses, women and people of color to get patents in America.
Starting A Side Hustle While Working Full Time
Ever had an idea at work and thought, "now that would make a good side hustle"? That idea could be the start of your business, even if you don't see yourself as an entrepreneur. You're on your way to Oprah-status, hun. Today on Handle Your Business, leadership expert...
Starting a side hustle while working full time with Julia Rock – Transcript
Shontavia Johnson 0:07I am thrilled to have with me Julia Rock. Julia, thank you so much for being here. Julia Rock 0:13Thank you so much for having me. I'm so excited to be here. I wanted to talk to you for such a long time. Shontavia Johnson 0:18Same I follow you on...
3 Signs You Need a Mental Health Break (and why I took one)
Think creating a new business, project, or revenue stream requires non-stop hustling, grinding and putting your mental health on the backseat? It certainly feels that way in a world filled with *influencers* and hustle-culture peddlers. Of course, pursuing any...
3 Signs You Need a Mental Health Break – Transcript
0:01What's up everybody, it is so good to be back on YouTube and talking to you. I know I've been away for a little while I haven't posted new videos for the past couple of months. And just to be real with you, the pandemic has really, really been a challenge for me,...
10 Ways to Repurpose Content like Nicki Minaj
Think you have to have to create new content each and every time you post on social media? To quote Nicki Minaj in Seeing Green, "who could ever supply it?" In short, this is nearly impossible (at least not without a serious lack of sleep). You should consider...
10 Ways to Repurpose Content like Nicki Minaj – transcript
0:00But seeing Nicki Minaj his marketing strategy for Beam Me Up Scotty really gave me the inspiration and the push I needed. And I want to explain why in this video. Hey it's Shontavia. Welcome to handle your business. The place where working professionals who want...