Queen of the Pivot 👑 I help people leverage their expertise to change to a new industry. Follow me for tips and ideas. DM me your questions!

The rules of work have changed. The linear career path is dead.

Whether you're an experienced executive feeling stuck in a "perfectly good job" or facing an unexpected transition, one thing is clear: you're craving something more meaningful than what you've been doing.

You've done everything right: 
• Climbed the corporate ladder 
• Built expertise others recognize 
• Achieved financial success

But now you're facing new realities: 
• Industry disruption and uncertainty 
• Concerns about ageism and relevance
• A growing desire for work that truly fulfills you

The problem? You're looking at 5-10 more years of traditional work, but the thought of spending that time in your current situation feels like serving a sentence. You don't know how to leverage your hard-earned experience to create your next chapter—whether that's a new industry, consulting, or something entirely different.

What if those final working years could be your most fulfilling? What if instead of counting down to retirement, you were energized by work that doesn't feel like work?

I've been there. I've successfully pivoted across multiple industries:  Teaching → Publishing → Mortgage → Entertainment → Entrepreneurship → Education

Each transition taught me that confidence is the key to a successful pivot—and confidence comes from having a clear strategy.

My mission: Help accomplished executives like you stop feeling stuck and start taking control of your professional future. No matter what changes are happening around you, you have more power than you realize.

Ready to explore what's possible? 
• Follow for insights on strategic career pivoting 
• DM me to discuss your specific situation 
• Let's turn your experience into your next opportunity

Your best chapter doesn't have to be behind you.

Andrea Wade, MBA

Diversity in Cannes

“Fueled by passion, I am committed to the fight for diversity and inclusion, by any means necessary, at the Cannes Film Festival and other prestigious global events. The struggle is real. Until the field is leveled and access is equally granted to marginalized populations, my independent diversity efforts continue one event at a time!  #timesup

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YRB International Exposure

Boutique marketing communications firm providing multi-industry branding, events, lifestyle management and public relations services to clients including athletes, actors, directors, corporations and community organizations.

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Ford Motor Company

Served in various marketing, sales, customer service, public relations and event capacities during my 10 year career including rotations with the Lincoln Mercury, Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin brands.

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Jaguar Land Rover North America

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Teach For America

Greenspring Middle School 8th Grade French Teacher

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Yolonda Brinkley is an Illinois MBA with extensive branding, communications, public relations and marketing experience. She is skilled in event planning, media relations, crisis communication, strategic planning, luxury lifestyle management, contract negotiations, business plan development and cross-functional leadership. She holds a BA from Clark Atlanta University and is proficient in French with international experience. 

Yolonda has a solid track record & experienced great success during her tenure in corporate America. Throughout her matriculation, she fostered relationships with fortune 100 companies, partnered with iconic brands, individuals and organizations to create mutually beneficial events, partnerships & programs.

As an entrepreneur, Yolonda is well connected and has established herself as a valuable resource within the global business community. Since launching her independent consultancy, Yolonda has produced events for the NAACP Image Awards, provided client services for Hyundai Motor America and managed M & A outreach for JADAK, LLC. Tapping into her passion for entertainment, Yolonda has worked in various capacities at several film festivals and provided public relations strategy and media relations to Hollywood great Actor, Director and Producer Bill Duke; serving as unit publicist and talent manager for the "Light Girls" documentary, which premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network in 2015. 

Yolonda constantly creates opportunities for herself and is the creator Diversity in Cannes, the independent global film movement promoting inclusion at the Cannes Film Festival. Fueled by passion, she produces "Diversity Day", providing an intimate platform to celebrate underrepresented filmmakers and their stories,  including two short film showcases, a filmmaker panel and an awards reception in France during the Festival de Cannes. 

Yolonda is recognized for her special ability to GET THE JOB DONE and welcomes the occasion to share her talents with you!

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