Impacting communities through creative solutions.
Through her work as an author, speaker, and counselor, Shandia Booker supports communities in turning ideas into action and creating meaningful impact.
Work With Me
Shandia provides thoughtful, community-centered services designed to inform, engage, and create meaningful impact.
Speaking & Guest Lectures
Creative, engaging conversations that foster growth and collective impact among youth, college and graduate students, and educators. These engagements center purposeful dialogue around education, social-emotional learning, counseling, advocacy, and community impact.
Training & Workshops
Interactive trainings designed to build practical skills, foster personal and professional growth, and strengthen collective impact. Sessions support youth, students, educators, and community members through social-emotional learning, counseling, advocacy, and community engagement.
Consulting & Partnerships
Strategic consulting that supports organizations in designing programs, initiatives, and solutions that create meaningful, positive impact in the communities they serve.
Dear Brooklyn,
Love Yourself
A hope-filled guide for girls navigating confidence, friendships, and choices.
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#1 New Release
Dear Brooklyn, Love Yourself was a #1 New Release on its release date, July 10, 2018, and has impacted young women both at home and abroad.
Written in letter form and filled with gems, the book was created to help young women make sound decisions as they navigate life in today’s world. Drawing from her clinical experience working with urban students, Shandia shares encouragement, insight, and practical wisdom for embracing self-worth and purpose.
This book also serves as a valuable tool for small groups focused on life skills, future planning, and personal growth. Teachers, youth leaders, mentors, and mothers alike can use it to support pre-teen girls, teenage girls, and young women.
Moments from book signings and community conversations inspired by Dear Brooklyn, Love Yourself.
Meet Shandia
Shandia is a woman of faith, daughter, sister, friend, counselor, author, speaker, and advocate with a passion for creating meaningful impact. She understands firsthand how access to strong resources and supportive communities can transform lives.
Today, Shandia partners with nonprofits, businesses, schools, and organizations to deliver creative, engaging solutions rooted in care, connection, and purpose. Her work is grounded in empathy and creativity, and she finds joy in bringing ideas to life and building authentic relationships within the community.
In her free time, Shandia enjoys spending time with family and friends, writing, and singing along to her favorite songs during car karaoke.
What People Are Saying
“Ms. Booker was an engaging and interactive guest speaker for my Group Procedures course. She created a meaningful learning experience for students by actively involving them in discussion while sharing insights from her work with children and adolescents, along with insights from her book, Dear Brooklyn, Love Yourself. Students left with a deeper understanding of both the content and its real-world application, and I would highly recommend Ms. Booker as a guest speaker to others.”
— Dr. Michelle EllisAssociate Professor, Clinical Director, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor
“I am happy to call Shandia a colleague and a friend. She has spoken to my students and supervises on several occasions and the students and professional counselors are always impressed and grateful that she was able to take the time to share the many experiences she has had and what activities are particularly effective at helping and supporting the community.”
— Mark Lepore, PhD“In February 2020, Ms. Booker co-presented a half-day workshop for Blessed Be Educators. Her presentation skills are excellent. I appreciated, as did the audience, Ms. Booker’s ability to engage participants through discussion and role play. In addition, her content was updated and relevant. I recommend Ms. Booker as a presenter for your programs and events. ”
— Mary Ann Hvizdos, PhDAs Featured In
Shandia’s work and voice have been recognized by regional media, highlighting her impact as an author, advocate, and community leader.
Let’s Work Together
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