“My mission is to shift the mindset that it takes years to make a lot of money, it doesn’t. And I want you to know that!” Shameca Tankerson.

Modern women are pursuing new career paths that represent women’s involvement in the political, social, and economic spheres. One such legend, Shameca Tankerson, CEO and Founder of Shameca International, has been honored by Inc. Magazine as one of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the United States.

Shameca Tankerson has over 20 years of experience in sales and is an award-winning business growth strategist. She gives entrepreneurs, consultants, and corporations the tools they need to strategically communicate their value, and close more high-dollar clients. The most influential people in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds receive fresh vitality and direction from Shameca.

Today, she is a multi-million-dollar earner and business success mentor for next-level experts and corporations, but it wasn’t always that way. Shameca struggled to succeed after a previous company was destroyed by the 2008 economic crisis. She was successful by everyone else’s standards, since she had the credentials and the awards, but her bank account did not always reflect her honors and accomplishments. She finally had enough of “looking successful” and had the confidence to take some risks that eventually paid off. Shameca’s life was forever changed by that decision. This amazing woman now empowers her clients to go beyond what they once thought was possible and earn more money in a month or a day than they would in an entire year!

A few of the key services Shameca Tankerson offers are:

• Business Consulting, Mentoring, and Training
• Leadership and Personal Development
• Inspirational and Key-Note Speaking
• Half-Day and Full-Day Workshops
• Sales and Client Acquisition Strategy
• Social Selling Strategy
• Speak to Sell Strategy
• Event Sales Strategy
• Creating and Selling Premium Services
• Sales Mindset
• Organic Sales and Lead Generation

Top leadership lesson

People say it’s lonely at the top. According to Shameca, “She has found that the higher she goes, the more people she needs as part of her success team. So, she is striving to shift that paradigm every day.”

Diversity and inclusion in work culture

A magnetic personality renowned for her dynamism, Shameca has been a major factor in fostering a highly collaborative culture that is motivated by the core principles of teamwork, integrity, and excellence. As a woman of color, she cherishes diversity and inclusiveness; therefore, creating a sense of community for all people, regardless of culture, background, or ability, is one of her core principles.

Shameca’s take on work-life balance

“My development and leadership success has largely depended on work-life balance. My normal self-care routine includes taking time for myself to travel the world, spend time with family, or simply be alone.”

Obstacles Along the Way

Shameca has faced unconscious bias head-on as a leader who is both black and a woman. Her credentials have been questioned, and her opinions and voice have been disregarded. She has always been someone who challenges the status quo, not by her words, but by her deeds. Her preferred course of action, in the face of these obstacles, has always been to keep thriving and to be at the top of her game.

Words of Wisdom

“You’ll be more successful being 100% yourself than trying to be who you “think” you should be to find success.”