Founded in 2017, The Afrocentric Communiversity serves as the strategic consulting firm for activistpreneurs in Texas.
We value supporting our partners (clients) in tackling the complex, nuanced challenges in their infrastructure. We posture ourselves as a team in service to the frameworks, principles, and values that bring healing and restoration to the ways you do your work.
Our genius is operationalizing culture or said differently, helping you implement the principles and values you treasure most.
You can’t reach your goals without doing the work my friend. Your Life Work is a journey. Journeys require stamina. Stamina requires practice. Practice requires discipline
We rely on each other & all of creation for success. We need each other to survive.
Everything we do is guided by the spirit and rests on the shoulders of our Ancestors. Through a continuous assessment of divinity, being resourceful, and being accessible, we support the community where they are at this moment.
Oftentimes, we get sucked into a protocol and formula for doing work that does not affirm who we are. We deviate from placing community as the focus.
The Afrocentric Communiversity values the radical & groundbreaking ideas that keep cultures thriving.
Enneagram: (1) The Reformer
Top 5 Strengths: Deliberative, Restorative, Focus, Analytical, Relator (in no particular order)
Myers Briggs: ENFJ
Oshun guides my head, Obatala guides my feet
Scorpio Sun, Cancer Moon, Aries Rising
My genius is strategy rooted in Afrocentricity.
I have supported many folx in manifesting visions that center the empowerment of practicing & observing culture in the Black community.
I support Partners by bringing my 7 plus years experience in Community Development, Community Engagement, Grants Management and African-American Studies to the design and implementation of nonprofit and business ventures.
Fun Facts:
Based in Denver, Colorado
Top 3 Strengths: Design, Strategy, eating a whole block of sharp cheedar cheese
Taurus sun, Gemini moon, Cancer rising
as a latinx, queer, non-binary person, it's important that the work that I do is in alignment with who I am, my values, and actively working towards doing things differently and rebelling the "norm" of doing the work.
that's why I work with The Afrocentric Communiversity.
As the Outreach Catalyst, I ensure that the brand voice, tone, look, and values are represented through every touchpoint.
Some not so fun facts:
Top 3 Strengths: Empathetic, Open-Minded, & Adaptable
Myers Briggs: INFP-T Mediator
Pisces Sun, Gemini Moon, Scorpio Rising
WE OUT HERE! Being our authentic selves, making our own worlds and shifting from surviving to thriving.
What do I do at the Afrocentric Communiversity? Help get sh*t done ;)
Some not so fun facts:
everyone deserves access to guidance and support no matter what stage of development their life work is in. your business doesn’t need to reach $100k in revenue or even $25k in revenue to need coaching or consulting.
community & sharing resources is an essential characteristic of BIPOC folx across the globe. we believe these characteristics should also be pervasive in business practices for BIPOC folx, not just how we exist communally and in our families.
for us, accessibility is connecting our Partners to each other for collaborations, seeking other content experts our Partners need who share the same values as our Partners, it’s creating databases with impactful information like our grants & fellowships database (that houses 150+ grants for our Partners to apply for!) and more
exclusive events and study groups // monthly village kickstarter calls // free strategic coaching sessions // free amplification of your work // monthly workshops featuring guest speakers // access to Preferred & Referred Vendors // 150+ grants & fellowships database
The Communiversity Village is a subscription based, online community where Activistpreneurs can receive resources, workshops, tips about building their Life Work all while meeting others who share the same principles & values as them. if you’re looking for practical steps to align activism + culture + entrepreneurship, this is the home for you.
I had shelved my blogging dream thinking it was just too much and I’d never be able to deploy and it be done right without a huge financial investment. Jalyn provided me with a guide on what I needed to accomplish and I’m working that. She assisted me in identifying my target audience, my niche in the community and most importantly, gave me the confidence boost necessary to share my thoughts with others on my terms.
HBCUMOM, Shaemekia Jamison