We entrepreneurs daily face many unexpected challenges, including those that COVID-19 brought forth. I'm your motivational coach, cheerleader. and provider of reasons why not to give up on your business. I also speak on computer trends and topics that businesses and organizations need to know, as well as how those entities can implement strategies to help them adjust to the remote lifestyle.
All activities will be primarily virtual. Any travel requests outside of the Toledo, OH area will incur additional charges. Moreover, COVID-19 policies must be adhered to including six-feet distancing, masks, and that the venue and its equipment have passed COVID-19 rules and regulations.
Amber Hawkins is a wonderful speaker! She's knowledgeable, friendly, and slow-paced. I have difficulty processing large amounts of information and can easily be disengaged, so when I came across her presentation style, I was hooked! She kept each section brief, threw in some jokes, and allowed the audience to ask a lot of questions! I definitely will go to her next event. I highly recommend Amber!
Price Range: $2000 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
Amber Hawkins hails from Toledo, Ohio, one of 3 daughters to Walter and Gussie Hawkins (both deceased); their brother Arthur passed away years prior. While attending Cardinal Stritch High School (now called Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School & Academy), it was noticeable she was the only African-American female in her class who was a member of the National Honor Society. She then attended the University of
Findlay (formerly Findlay College) with a dual BA in Spanish/Social Work.
She earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Technology—Human Resources Specification from the University of Toledo. More than seven layoffs resulted in her attending ASSETS Toledo to learn about entrepreneurship. After graduation she used $1,000 of unemployment money, a wing, and prayer to birth Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC. The company will begin year #17 on January 1, 2022.
Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC provides customized onsite (COVID-19 stipulations), online, and e-mobile computer training and consulting services. The company also has an online computer and accessories store. Amber brings over 20 years of computer experience to the table. She additionally brings over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience in order to help fellow entrepreneurs achieve goals in having their businesses more technologically sound, and to help their employees and/or contractors become more computer literate.
As a virtual speaker on computer topics and trends, listed below are only a few of the events where Miss Hawkins graced the virtual stage with the focus on motiving entrepreneurs to not give up:
October 2019--The 1st Annual Black Women Promote Facebook Group's Success Summit--Topic--"Is Your Business Technologically 2020 Ready?"
May 2020--The AmplifyHER Born to Soar Conference--Topic--"I Dare You To Bounce Back."
October 2020--The 1st Annual Virtual Executive GPS Conference--Topic--"Don't Leave The Person Who Is Technology Challenged Behind."
September 2021 Black Women Promote Spotlight -- 2021 Women of Vision Virtual Conference--Topic--"Don't Give Up On Your Business."
October 29, 2021--The 2nd Annual Virtual Executive GPS Conference--Topic--"Let Go Of Those Old Technologies PLEEEEZ!"
Entrepreneurs and others who have influenced me include Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Wesley Virgin, Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Bobby Flay, Gordon Ramsey, Sara Blakely, Daymond John, Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Corcoran, Dr. Fran Harris, Angela Bassett, Stephanie Mills, and Ervin "Magic" Johnson.
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