We recently connected with Shauntia Dyson and have shared our conversation below.
Shauntia , appreciate you joining us today. Do you wish you had started sooner?
I actually believe I am right where I need to be in my creative career. I started The Emerging Adult in 2017. Although it has existed for six years, I believe 2023 is the year that I have found my sweet spot. I am more confident in my brand and the vision for The Emerging Adult is the clearest that it has ever been.
Shauntia , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Sure! Again,The Emerging Adult started in 2017 and was a product of a breakup. I decided to allow my broken heart to fuel me instead of dwelling in it. I had just earned my Master’s degree, and felt like there wasn’t a lot of information out there to help me or my fellow millennial friends to be successful in the career world. I figured I may as well share the lessons and tips that were given to me by older and trusted close friends and former supervisors. Fast forward 6 years later and The Emerging Adult has really taken a turn for the better. Now the focus is more so on my personal journey of living as a young, black, and single millennial woman navigating the ups and downs of life, love and literally everything in between. I am a Millennial Lifestyle Content Creator. I am the self-proclaimed voice of young, fly, and single black women, using personal anecdotes to create content about what matters most to us. I get down to the nitty gritty about topics like sex, dating, religion, and anything else you can think of. I definitely believe that I am most proud of myself for swallowing my fear and sharing my life with the world, even when the story doesn’t have a happy ending. Sharing intimate stories is super scary because I’m opening the door to criticism, judgment, and negativity, but I continue to speak up and show up for my girls and say the things that they think but are too afraid to say themselves. My content allows for them to feel seen and heard publicly and privately. Going along for the ride in my journey helps them know that they aren’t alone. I’m also most proud of myself for recently hosting my first live brand event AND releasing my first e-book!
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being a creative is being able to be my authentic self. I am still working a “9-5” job, where I have to abide by someone else’s rules and regulations. The Emerging Adult provides me with an outlet to just simply be without the stresses of toning down who I really am for fear of repercussions.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
The goal of being a creative full time is definitely driving my creative journey. Since trying new things this year, I have realized that my creativity is endless! A few months ago, I was watching a video by someone that I admire, and he said something so profound. He stated that instead of praying for money, realize that you have been blessed with million dollar ideas that will generate wealth. Financially, I am not where I would like to be to feel comfortable to dive into The Emerging Adult full time, which is why I still have a full time job. In 2024, I plan to activate many of the ideas that have been stuck in my journal for years, and diligently work towards that goal!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.theemergingadult.com
- Instagram: @theemergingadult
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEmergingAdult
- Twitter: @theemergingadult
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theemergingadult4830
- Other: TEA After Dark (ebook): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMJ1VQH6?nodl=1&ref_=pe_3052080_397514860&dplnkId=ca0c6b46-00a4-4f4c-b1f6-b560990420f8