Savvy Scholar

Inauguration Day, the TikTok ban, reinstatement, and the American Dream. Savvy Scholars are diving into life and a brand-new political regime in 2025. Here's part 2 with Savvy Scholar, Courtney Gipson.

The conversation explores themes of safety, authenticity, and the importance of mentorship for Black women in higher education.

Get to know Savvy Scholar Galesha Smith. Virginia born, and Atlanta raised, Galesha started singing in the church at the young age of 3 years old. This gospel songstress with a millennial twist unleashes powerful ballads. Gifted in music and the arts, Galesha’s soothing energy provides comfort to listeners. In the near future, Galesha hopes to bless audiences across the globe and release an EP to...

Get to know Savvy Scholar Angie Chandler. Angie is a cultural arts strategist from Brooklyn, New York. In Brooklyn, she received both her love of the arts and her B.A. in Education and History from Brooklyn College. Angie’s time as an educator continues to fuel her passion for arts education, advocacy, and equity. As a 1st generation American, her Caribbean and AfroLatinx heritage inspire a focus...

Get to know Savvy Scholar, F. N. Masibili. A multi-talented sensation, meet Ms. Masibili a.k.a Faith Switch, the music artist. Wearing several hats, she shares nuggets from her journey, navigating both creative and intellectual pursuits. As a professional, she improves lives through building design and technical expertise. As a singer and songwriter, she crafts anthems of hope and solace. She curr...

Get to know Jasmyn Jones. A scholar, writer, former teacher and doctoral student. 

Get to know Savvy Scholar, Nina Brewton. As a sought-after speaker, Nina has found her story and personal triumphs as a beacon of light to inspire and motivate others. For years, she has been known as “a writer who speaks and a speaker who sings”, bringing over 20 years’ experience as a performance artist to the world of charitable fundraising. As an Auctioneer and Fundraising Consultant, she assi...

Get to know Dr. Pamela Chandler Lee associate professor, speaker, and change-agent. A native of Virginia, Dr. Lee is a former U. S. Navy officer. A servant at heart, Dr. Lee has blazed paths in the areas of academia, military, ministry and leadership.  At a time when few women were allowed in warfare specialties, Dr. Lee earned the coveted gold surface warfare qualification. A master’s degree...

Get to know Savvy Scholar Dr. Evingerlean D. B. Hudson, entrepreneur, podcast host, and First-Generation advocate. We discuss ways to support First-Generation learners, how to know when to lean in, and ways to combat burnout. Dr. Evingerlean D. B. Hudson, affectionately known as Dr. Eve®, was raised in beautiful Charlotte, North Carolina by a single mother in a low-socioeconomic household. She wen...

Get to know Savvy Scholar Tasha Turnbull. Tasha is the owner of T2 Fitness, a fitness training facility in Virginia Beach, that has helped over 10,000 individuals make health and fitness a priority. Tasha serves as the Executive Director of T2 a non-profit fitness foundation started in 2018, assisting women improve their quality of life. Tasha is a scholar, entrepreneur, and author. Learn more abo...

Get to know Savvy Scholar, Jennifer Johnson owner of Jay & Lynn Co. We discuss why Black women should get into trading, why people under 30 don't vote and combating imposter syndrome.  Jay & Lynn Co is a small, black-owned, limited liability candle company that recognizes that the power of smell is unmatched much like your hustle. Hand poured in small batches by a true go getter, Jenn...

Get to know Savvy Scholar,  Kimberly Simmons. We discuss the importance of Black public school teachers and Black homeownership. Kimberly has been a general music teacher in a NYC public school since 2011. She has the privilege of serving students with autism as well as other cognitive disabilities. Kimberly’s students range from kindergarten to 8th grade. Throughout her career as a music edu...

Get to know Savvy Scholar, Dr. Janue Johnson. Dr. Johnson has a diverse teaching background with experience in K-12 and higher education settings. Her educational experience includes a Bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Phoenix, and a Ph. D. in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University. She is currently an...

Get to know Savvy Scholar, Felicia Ford. A Growth strategist, change-maker and industry thought leader, Felicia Ford, excels at facilitating high performance conversations that cultivate curiosity and holy confidence designed to fuel momentum and purpose across all facets of personal and professional development. As the Founder of Felicia Ford and Co., the leading resource hub for service-based en...

On this episode, get to know Dr. Tiffany Wiggins. Dr. Tiffany Wiggins is a native of Norfolk, Virginia who is currently based in Raleigh, NC. After serving over a decade as a higher education practitioner-scholar, Dr. Wiggins pivoted into the world of educational technology at the start of 2021, as a Senior Program Manager at a Boston-based, mentorship-focused start-up company.  Dr. Wiggins’s...