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How Being Open to New Opportunities Led Monique "AJ" Smith to a Career in Sports

Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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What doors keep opening for you? For Monique "AJ" Smith, Consultant, Adjunct, Post Host, Co-Author, Magazine Publisher, Executive Coach, Sports Management was the door that kept opening. Monique was involved in administrative aspects of sports from a young age, was encouraged to pursue PR, which she did, and 30 years later, has enjoyed a successful career in Sports Management. Check out this week's episode to learn more about her journey, her investment in the education of her students and how she is impacting women in athletics. Monique is a wealth of information. She also suggested my son, who is pursuing sports management/events, consider parks & recs based on his love of playing in pick-up games. This week's guest is… Monique A.J. Smith, a Sports Management veteran of over 30 years, is a leadership strategist for Athletic Departments/Sports Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics/Sports Business. Smith is a Hampton University Adjunct Professor, a Co-Author, Magazine Publisher, and a Podcast host of the nationally recognized weekly podcast "A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, Where Significance Blooms in Athletics & Sports" that spotlights Women of Color in Athletics/Sports to 2.3K Followers. Smith writes about her Athletic Administration Journey in the chapter entitled "Public Figure Mask" that appears in the Anthology "Removing the Face". The book can be purchased at PublicFigureMask.com. AthleticPreneur ™, Co-Author, Magazine Publisher, Podcaster, Adjunct Professor WAYS TO CONNECT Social Media handles/Sites Podcast Website Store LinkedIn Hire Deneen To Speak Deneen L. Garrett is a Women of Color empowerment speaker and podcaster and the Host of the Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation podcast. Hire Deneen to speak at your next event. Hire Deneen to speak For business inquiries: deneen@deneenlgarrett.com My Podcasting Journey Series 1. How I'm Overcoming Fear and Planning For Growth 2. How I'm Learning About and Incorporating SEO 3. How I'm Leaning Into SEO 4. The Power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) 5. Podcasting Tips from Black Podcasters: My Podcast Coaching Journey Browse all episodes

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