Always Ascending: Intelligent Wholistic Wellness of Mind, Body, & Spirit

I believe we should pursue personal growth and development constantly, continuously and patiently. Life is full of joys and challenges and we are constantly on a dynamic journey of ebbs and flows…ups and down.   However, for the one who CONSCIOUSLY and INTELLIGENTLY pursues personal growth….the net result of this beautiful and dynamic journey will always be meaningful, upward bound, and with important measurable growth over time. Be patient.  The Creator loves those who are steadfast and patient. ~Akanke

A Message From Akanke

akankeFor more than 23 years, since the age of 26, I’ve been intrigued by the wonderful journey of self-discovery, personal development, and self-actualization.  Since then, my life has been full of twists and turns as I embarked upon my own journey of personal transformation, which among other things, included a name change at the age of 31 to symbolically reflected my need and desire to reconnect with my African ancestry and identity.  

I was named Leslie Ann Rollins, but today I am Akanke Tiamoyo Rasheed.  Akanke means to know her is to love her (Yorubua language) and Tiamoyo means one who inspires and helps in all good and beautiful things (Swahili language). Rasheed means one who serves follows the right course and holds right belief.  With the help of God, Most High, I strive to live up to the meaning of my name.  

I have been sharing my experience with others in various ways over the past 23 years including volunteering for a short time in my own high school (alma mater) as a motivational speaker, producing and hosting progressive television and radio programs, writing, and offering public talks.  Today, I am a certified life coach, an award-winning public speaker, and I host a blog talk radio program “Always Ascending” which focuses on promoting an understanding of the characteristics of self-actualizing people. 

Additionally, I am an advanced, award-winning communicator and leader certified through Toastmasters International, where I achieved the highest certification possible (Distinguished Toastmaster) and the highest award (President’s Citation).  In this capacity, I am a respected leader, mentor and presenter.  I have presented workshops entitled 

I have presented workshops entitled The 5 Qs of Successful Leadership, Stand Out! Successful Leadership Through Spiritual Intelligence,  which focuses on introducing the concept of multiple intelligences.  My interest in this started when I read this article about how intelligence and IQ is overrated. After reading that article, I began to study it more and shared it with my colleagues.

My vision for Always Ascending is to offer motivational training that will:

  • Teach the concepts of body, spiritual and emotional intelligence
  • Increase the understanding and pursuit of self-actualization
  • Inspire deeper thinking and cause positive shifts in behavior  
  • Empower individuals to achieve greater personal fulfillment
  • Promote better living, true beauty and success of inner development

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Akanke has a bachelor’s degree in Film/TV. Her production experience includes:

  • Live TV Talk Shows
    • Producer
    • On-Air Host
    • Guest Interviews
    • Audience Call-in
  • Recorded Shows
    • Magazine Format
    • Documentary Shorts
  • Pre-Production
    • Guest Coordination
    • Scheduling
    • Planning & Development
  • Production
    • On Screen Host
  • Post-Production
    • Editing
    • Voiceover
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