Hello, I’m Rishona

Just a bit about me: I’m a native Pennsylvanian and first-generation American (on my Dad’s side). I’m also Jewish and a single mom to 3 precocious little boys. They are featured a lot on my Instagram account!

I’ve had a personal website online since the days of Geocities and MS Frontpage (so going on 20 years). I have a BA from West Virginia University and an MBA from Florida Gulf Coast University. I was a non-traditional student from a low-income home and I was the first person in my immediate family to earn a college degree. So I am very mindful of the issues that face low-income women of color who are trying to get ahead — economically, socially and spiritually.

I’ve worked in real estate operations in the past — but I recently transitioned to public service work as a fiscal specialist (budgets are my jam!). The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 was a pretty stressful time in my household in terms of childcare & finances. So in November in 2021 I started a side hustle.

As you can see, I am a lifelong learner. I don’t think that age or race or gender should limit anyone — in spite of what society thinks. Thanks for stopping by!