Today we’d like to introduce you to Laneshia Fentress.
Laneshia, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
My journey has many facets. I am a Human Resources and Recruiting and Staffing Professional, and I am also a Singer and Co-leader in a band. (Kingdom Vibes).
I was born into a musical family, and I also married over into a musical family. I like to put it like this…. during the day, I love inspiring my peers in corporate America to be the best they were created to be and at night or on the weekends, I love singing with our band and interacting with folks who enjoy having a good time with music.
My music roots stem from my dad (Chuck Smith) who is a Jazz Bassist here in the D/FW area. He taught me a lot about music. I have spent most of my life at live concerts and events… I am very passionate about music! I was also very blessed to marry a wonderful man who just happens to be an amazing percussionist and recording engineer. As far as my career, I have a real love for people and seeing them thrive on their journeys.
The best way to accomplish my career goals, in my view, was to get my degrees in Business and Human Resource Management so that I could access the people I wanted to impact the most.
Over the years, I have found myself constantly encouraging and empowering people to take bold leaps in their careers so… I authored a book and created a career consulting company. (LaneshiaFentress.com) I don’t make promises to people, but after being assigned to a client, I am committed to load them up with the tools they need for their journey ahead.
As a singer, which is life-giving to me, I love expressing myself through music while connecting to audiences that I can relate with. One of the beautiful things about this is, by the end of a show, you realize just how small this world is and how much we are alike in many ways. Music makes the world go round!
Our band does everything from worship music to cover tunes that inspires the listener. We are planning to do some recording very soon.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It hasn’t been a completely smooth journey, but it has certainly been entertaining and fun. I have found myself struggling with confidence and fear over the years. I use to worry a lot about what people would think of me and how I would be received. I have learned that the closed doors surely lead to the open ones.
We’d love to hear more about what you do.
LaneshiaFentress.com – I am a human resource and senior recruiting professional. I often spend time inspiring and coaching others in the areas of everyday life-skills and their career path.
Over the past several years, I have written and shared lots of tips through social media on how to create your best you while preparing for an interview. I also teach one-on-one sessions to individuals seeking private coaching. I received my degrees in business and human resource management from the University of Phoenix.
I am an award-winning professional who has a heart for those who are looking for answers while being a catalyst for change. My new book release entitled “Interview Tips: Transforming the Workforce One Interview at a Time” shares true stories and accurate accounts of my experiences as an HR Recruiter for global companies.
I am also a member of the International Association of Professional Career Coaches.
KingdomVibesDFW – WE ARE A MULTI-CULTURAL GROUP OF MUSICIANS WHO LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE AND LOVE TO SPREAD JOY WITH OUR MUSIC. We play and sing a variety of music genres and styles.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
My proudest moments are the scariest movements. Whenever I am asked to do something that I feel I am not qualified to do such as… be a keynote speakers, create a new process or step out of my comfort zone.
My proudest moments come after I have done any of these things. (Still makes me nervous to this day)
Contact Info:
- Website: LaneshiaFentress.com and KingdomVibesDFW.com
- Email: contactlaneshia@gmail.com
Image Credit:
Cory Hale Photography, Laneshia and Charity of Kingdom Vibes, Chuck and Karen Smith, Kingdom Vibes Band Photo
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