Description of the Workshop:

The traditional academic path doesn’t always provide the financial security, creative fulfillment, or impact that highly skilled educators seek. This workshop is designed for advanced degree holders who want to leverage their expertise to generate multiple streams of income—whether as a side hustle alongside a tenure-track position or as a pathway to becoming a sought-after public intellectual.

Led by a facilitator who has successfully navigated both academic and non-academic spaces, this interactive session will empower participants to transform their knowledge into profitable opportunities. Through hands-on exercises and engaging discussions, attendees will learn how to craft a compelling pitch, implement best practices in marketing, and position themselves as thought leaders in and beyond the academy.

This workshop isn’t just about ideas—it’s about action. Participants will leave with practical strategies to elevate their side hustle, monetize their skills, and take control of their professional trajectory. If you’re ready to make your degree work for you as much as it does for your institution, this session is for you.

Intended Audience:

Professional students, Faculty, and Industry Professional

Intended Experience Level:

Beginner and Intermediate

Presenter Bios:

Rasheem is an Independent Scholar and Social Scientist whose scholarship encourages a critical examination of society and culture through the lens of race, gender, and class. Her educational background is interdisciplinary, and includes a Bachelors degree in Social Science, a minor in Sociology, a Masters’ in Nonprofit Management and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work. She has been a Principal Investigator on at least five different qualitative research initiatives and has spoken on the topic of equity at over 30 academic and professional conferences.

Follow Up:

A Zoom link will be provided via email, after you sign up, to everyone who registers for this event .

Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!

NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.