LaShaun Joy Suber
LaShaun Joy Suber is a seasoned career coach and public speaker based in the Detroit Metropolitan Area, with a professional journey spanning over two decades in human resources, talent acquisition, and career development. She currently serves as the Founder and CEO of the Career Academy where she provides guidance to professionals looking to advance in their careers, navigate job transitions, and develop leadership skills along with Business and Credit Education Coaching. LaShaun’s expertise spans recruitment, employee development, and career strategy, with a focus on practical, actionable support for clients across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and tech sectors. LaShaun began her career at IBM as a copy assistant, a role that unexpectedly led her into recruiting when she supported a secretary who moved into a supervisory position. Embracing this new direction, she became a recruiter team lead and quickly discovered her passion for helping people succeed professionally. Her career evolved to include corporate HR roles where she managed generalist responsibilities, payroll and benefits administration, and policy development. Recognizing the impact of coaching and mentorship, she founded The Career Academy in 2015, offering services such as resume writing, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and business start-up guidance. Beyond career coaching, LaShaun is deeply committed to financial literacy and empowerment. She is a certified credit specialist trained by the National Foundation of Credit Counseling and actively engages in speaking events on homeownership and financial planning. She also teaches middle school students about financial literacy, helping the next generation build strong credit profiles and achieve financial independence. Known for her integrity, empathy, and people-first approach, LaShaun blends professional expertise with a genuine dedication to helping individuals and communities thrive.
• Oakland University Career Development Facilitator Certification
• National Foundation of Credit Counseling Training
• Health and Wellness Certification
• Oakland University- B.A.
• Oakland University
• Central Michigan University
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated (36 years)
What do you attribute your success to?
For over two decades, LaShaun has been the driving force behind countless professional transformations. With 20 years of experience in HR, she launched The Career Academy in 2015, offering career coaching and a keen eye for "bringing out the story" in a resume. Understanding the hurdles of entrepreneurship—from securing an EIN to structuring a business—she created a comprehensive 16-point guide to help others launch with confidence. Yet, LaShaun’s influence extends beyond career placement. Having overcome a childhood stutter through speech therapy, she has transformed her voice into a powerful asset, now commanding the stage as a public speaker to advocate for financial literacy and credit education. Whether she is conducting a mock interview or teaching someone to build a powerful credit profile, LaShaun’s greatest joy remains the same: she simply wants people to win.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was to stop waiting for permission and own my expertise. Once I did that, opportunities didn’t just come to me—I created them.”
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women to trust themselves, stay consistent, and keep learning. This industry rewards those who show up with confidence, integrity, and a willingness to grow.”
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
“One of the biggest challenges across careers, business, and credit today is the lack of true education and alignment—many people are working, earning, or even building businesses without fully understanding how to position themselves financially or professionally. The opportunity, however, is powerful: by educating individuals on how their career, business, and credit all work together, we can help them create not just income, but long-term wealth and stability.”
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I'm always a people person and always the cheerleader. I want people to win. That's what drives everything I do. Whether I'm working on resumes, doing mock interviews, helping someone start a business, or teaching credit education, it all comes back to the people. I like to bring out the story in a resume because your resume is your representative until you actually get to the job interview. I prepare people for behavioral interviews so they can think on their feet and answer questions about conflict resolution and problem-solving. I want to set people up for success with powerful credit profiles, 401Ks, brokerage accounts, and high-yield savings accounts. I don't want them to be caught off guard by unexpected car repairs or job loss. My family is my world - my husband, my three children, and my three grandchildren. I'm heavily involved in my sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, INC. where I've been a member for 36 years. I love spending time with my best friend, my husband, my biggest supporter, and we travel a lot together. I focus deeply on what matters most to me.