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ABOUT ME
Rahkal Shelton Roberson is a first-generation college graduate, founder, and strategist who believes deeply in dreaming bigger, defying expectations, and building futures rooted in purpose—regardless of where one begins.
Raised in an environment shaped by instability and limited access to opportunity, Rahkal learned early how systems, support, and exposure shape outcomes. Rather than allowing those circumstances to define her trajectory, she leveraged education, faith, and strategic decision-making to rewrite the narrative—transforming lived experience into leadership and impact.
In 2009, a part-time job on Chicago’s South Side unlocked her purpose: empowering, serving, and inspiring others. From that moment, Rahkal began championing underrepresented communities, helping individuals build purpose-driven lives and strategic futures.
Today, she stands at the intersection of career strategy, purpose activation, and generational empowerment. Rahkal is a certified professional life coach, certified career services provider, global career development facilitator, creative strategist, and self-proclaimed workplace peace advocate.
For more than 15 years, she has coached and mentored students and professionals, blending leadership, project management, instructional design, and bold content strategy to create meaningful outcomes.
Her professional experience includes work with CNN, Warner Media, iHeartMedia, Fox Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, and the Technical College System of Georgia.
Rahkal holds a master’s degree in Communications and Training and a bachelor’s degree in Radio/TV/Film. She also proudly serves as president of her HBCU alumni chapter.
In 2023, she received her first Community Impact Award from the Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
At heart, Rahkal is a servant leader.
Her work has been featured in Forbes, WGN, HuffPost, V103, and beyond.
She is the author of:
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You’re Hired: The Gen Z and Young Millennial Playbook for Landing and Keeping a Job (coming soon)
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College Bound: A Black Girl’s Guide – Everything You Need to Know Before Starting College
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Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working in Corporate
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Woosah Workplace Peace: A Workbook & Journal for Women of Color – 7 Keys to Obtaining a More Fulfilling Work Experience
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Dreams Bigger Than Texas: A Story of Faith, Purpose, Perseverance, and Growth Into Womanhood
Outside of her professional endeavors, she co-leads a nonprofit with her husband, serves in her church’s pre-marriage ministry, and finds joy in travel, deep belly laughs, and jazz music.
