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Shanita Akintonde stands as a true catalyst for inspiration and transformation. Seamlessly blending her roles as a Marketing Maven, devoted wife, and nurturing mother, she draws upon over 20 years of professorial wisdom and marketing prowess, a force that has elevated more than 20,000 students to success.
A master of storytelling and leadership, Shanita is not only an accomplished author and esteemed newspaper columnist, but also a certified speaker through ShanitaSpeaks, LLC. Her exceptional guidance empowers clients to predict marketing trends, connect with niche audiences, and skillfully communicate their triumphs.
Her exceptional leadership skills are evident through her past role as an NSA-IL Board member and as the visionary Founder of Leading Ladies Toastmasters Club. She is also a graduate of the 2023 Harvard Business School Women of Color (WOC) Executive Leadership Cohort and is the WOC leader for Forbes Communication Council. These roles amplify her influence in fostering growth and empowerment.
For an immersive learning experience, don’t miss her highly acclaimed #1-ranked Marketing Insights podcast. Shanita’s impact is profound; she not only ignites motivation but also equips individuals and teams with the tools to scale new heights of achievement.
Wanna spread a little magic amongst your audience? Get them excited about what lies ahead? Show them parts of themselves they didn’t know existed? Look no further— Ta Da is your answer! She will leave you spellbound. 🪄✨
The Power and Pain: The Black Superwoman and Mental Health (2024) When Leadership Fails (2021) Leading from the Heart (2018) Unleash the Leader Within (2006)
Podcast library: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/311kwEzY5IAi12aiNkn5h7?si=iJnAm0ZxQd2apabidvCy1A&pi=u-FW69F0EtROeq
Select Journalistic Articles: https://muckrack.com/shanita-akintonde