Dr. Shadaria Allison

What is your current role and what are your primary responsibilities?

Today I am a 12x International best-selling author, orator, and CEO of my own publishing and creative consulting company.  I help to empower entrepreneurs with both strategic implementations and innovative techniques that forge growth and wealth acquisition. I’ve had the honor to have earned accolades for my ability to identify trends, develop cutting-edge techniques and champion inclusivity. This influence has allowed me to work with world renowned talent and to be recognized with prestigious honors; including the respected Ellis Island nomination as well as United way, and many more. Very grateful. God is good. I am also a mom to the greatest 20 year old son on earth, Ca'ren Franklin, who will graduate college next year.

What skills from your time at SPHS have been most valuable to you?

Telling my truth and divorcing the shame tied to it.

How did your career path evolve?

I went from being a traumatized victim into cultivating with the help of many and GOD  himself to create a career that has empowered and inspired many women and multi-dimensional professionals all over the world. I used an unsavory start to create a sincere purpose in life; that centric. introduced me into a career bustling with creativity and consulting and  LOTS of books! lol

What advice would you give your past self about career planning?  about life planning?

Your inner beliefs shape the potential of career capability. Stay away from toxicity and focus. Believe in yourself and cultivate and nurture healthy friendships and positive networking. Get it done early.

Who was your favorite teacher and why (and which class did they teach)?

Coach Williams. He had the presence of a father. He always pushed us to become our best selves. No matter his role or discipline, he led with a great heart. Awesome Leader.

What extracurriculars did you participate in and how did that shape your time at SPHS?

I truly enjoyed choir- and then as an Alumni, I was able to come back and speak to young women; that's were it all came full circle for me. SPHS has a big heart

What advice would you give students to maximize their high school experience?

Have a vision for your life, even if you don't have a plan. See the bigger possibility and you will become the plan.

What are you most proud of since graduating from SP?

Using past experiences to shape myself into the mentor I wouldve needed in high school. Despite surmountable odds, I was able to change the narratives of my own life by continuing to push myself beyond my past.

What are your favorite memories from your time at SPHS?

The laughs! Made some great friends and some good memories with people I'll never forget.

What did you love about being a student at SP?

SP was like a fresh start. The beauty, the eloquence, and the chance at a better education motivated students to become better. I moved to Hoover, AL from Brooklyn and truly made a scary transition a cool home base. SP was just something special for teens like me. Always will be. Go Jags!