Her Story
About Shakia
Shakia Gordon-Hutt is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, executive consultant, author, publisher, creative strategist, media professional, and community leader whose work spans AI and technology, business consulting, entertainment, publishing, education, digital media, and community development. She is the Founder and CEO of Yan Money Matterz Entertainment, Management & Consulting, LLC, an organization focused on developing creative and business talent through strategic consulting, entertainment management, brand development, digital transformation, project management, media services, and creative development. Through YMM Publishing and Movemental Poetry, she has also developed educational and literary projects designed to promote literacy, financial awareness, creativity, confidence, and personal growth.
In addition to her entrepreneurial work, Gordon-Hutt has built a diverse professional portfolio that includes community leadership, executive administration, media, notarial services, and historic preservation. She serves as Executive Secretary and Program Manager for the MLK Center at Old Main, supporting preservation planning, civil-rights and historical research, fundraising research, stakeholder outreach, executive documentation, and strategic development for the historic site. She also serves as Community Liaison for The SPIRIT Newspaper, where she develops community partnerships, supports outreach and promotional activities, and helps connect local organizations, businesses, leaders, and residents with the publication. Her professional background is further complemented by her work as a commissioned Pennsylvania Notary Public and her involvement in business, community, and civic initiatives.
Gordon-Hutt's career reflects a strong commitment to creativity, education, perseverance, community service, and continuous learning. She has pursued extensive professional development, including 37 certifications across multiple areas, a diploma in cognitive behavioral development, training in hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and participation in five academic honor societies. She has served as Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa and has been involved with organizations and initiatives including the NAACP, chambers of commerce, the Complementary Medical Association, and historic-preservation efforts. As a published author and creator of Movemental Poetry, she uses storytelling, education, media, and entrepreneurship to encourage others to recognize their potential, overcome obstacles, and turn their ideas into meaningful opportunities.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Shakia
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success first and foremost to the Creator, and I am also deeply motivated by my son. Becoming a parent at a young age gave me a strong sense of responsibility and a determination to provide for him and lead by example. Throughout periods of significant personal and physical hardship, I refused to give up because I knew I had someone depending on me.
My journey has taught me persistence and resilience. I learned to use my skills and talents to create opportunities for myself, beginning with creative work and poetry and eventually developing my own form of Movemental Poetry. That experience showed me that perseverance, creativity, and the willingness to keep moving forward can open doors.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I received came when I was beginning my career in the music industry. I told my supervisor that I wanted to be “in the industry,” and he reminded me that I was already there because I was working on a real industry project. He helped me understand that the industry is much larger than any one person and that I should not become preoccupied with knowing everyone or proving that I belonged.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Peace, reflection, kindness, personal growth, and helping others are important to me. I value maintaining a sense of peace through practices such as meditation, spending time in nature, gardening, visiting parks and waterways, and appreciating animals and the natural environment.
I also value service and community involvement. Throughout my life, I have looked for ways to educate, encourage, support, and help others, whether through community workshops, advocacy, education, creative work, or preservation initiatives. These experiences have reinforced my belief in giving back and using my abilities to create something positive for others.
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