Angela J Shupe

I am a proud advocate for: + Positive Mental Health + Self-Care Tools/Techniques + Micro/Small Business Growth for All + Accessible Micro/Small Business Growth for Disabled, Chronic Illness, and Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs As I see it, it is hard enough when you're juggling more than the average person. Whether you're working through a stressful time in your life or offering a group of motivated, talented individuals a chance to expand beyond traditional employment limitations. Finding important self-care techniques before reaching a critical situation in your mental health or working through a crisis is a key ingredient to building yourself a skill toolbox to soothe the worst of your struggles. Furthermore, creating accessibility for those with the skill and talent but lacking the flexibility in the traditional workforce can help struggling individuals survive when big business ignores their talents. I should know, I am one of them. --- My experience stems mostly from personal endeavors like: + Sketchual Healing L3C + Stitched Delights by Angela LLC + Various Small Sole Proprietorships + Virtual Assistance & Freelance Writing for Dane Carlson's Business Opportunities Weblog (and multiple small contract roles in the same field) + 15 Years of Customer Service Employment (fast food to answering phones) + Multiple Lower Management Roles (traditional employment) I also have volunteer experience with: + The Humane Society of Branch County--Working With Cats + Private Endeavors--General Donations Directly to People, Crocheting Hats for Newborns (local hospital) & Crocheting Hats for Chemo Patients Current Role: The Empower Network + Executive Assistant + Community Moderator --- My educational background backs up my advocacy and passions with degrees, honors, and certifications from: - University of Phoenix + NSLS Inducted Member + Dean's List Honoree (Jan-June 2025) + Associate of Arts (Business Fundamentals) Cum Laude (2024) + Professional Certificate in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship (Undergrad-2025) + Bachelor of Science in Business (Expected 2026) - The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) + Professional Certificate in Foundations of Leadership (2025) + Professional Certificate in Advanced Leadership & Executive Leadership (Expected 2026) --- I am notorious for being honest and upfront. If I use transparency now, then I feel less stress. I am also known for my empathy and emotional awareness. I am not perfect, but I am often able to learn from my--and others'--emotional responses. I deep dive into my mind. A lot. That leads to my "bad" habit of considering everything through a philosophical lens. Essential, with me: + What you see is what you get. + Transparency promotes open honesty in everything I do. + Mindful emotional regulation with ample skills to help balance stress & life. + Someone who loves to learn as a pastime, not as a requirement.