Shanique Yates
Social Media Coordinator, Public Speaker, and Writer in Atlanta, Georgia
Shanique Yates
Social Media Coordinator, Public Speaker, and Writer in Atlanta, Georgia
As a child I suffered from a serious speech impediment that caused me to be very shy as a child with insecurities when it came to speaking. Thanks to attentive parents, I was able to overcome this ailment and rumor has it, I have not been able to stop talking ever since.
My passion for public speaking and keeping my friends and family in the know, coupled with my love for writing led to me receiving a B.S. in Mass Communications with a focus in Broadcast Journalism. It was there that I got my first taste as an on-air personality after serving as anchor and reporter for our local PBS newscast and from there, the desire to become an Entertainment Journalist has was ignited and the flame hasn't gone out since.
I've been a sponge when it comes to learning the biz, soaking up any knowledge possible during my tenures for companies like ABC, NBC, and T-Mobile where I've done everything from floor direct morning news shows, run and operate audio/camera equipment, to managing social media profiles.
My dreams have now led me from my home state of VA, all the way down to the ATL where I am the current Social Media Coordinator at aspireTV.
I live by Habbakuk 2:2. and am a firm believer that though the vision my tarry, I will soon take over the industry as an on-air talent, media correspondent, you name it... my wildest dreams are well on their way to coming true.
Stay tuned for a new household name, as told by SLY, the little girl who once was afraid to talk, who will soon captivate audiences worldwide.