Shimira Williams

The ambitious introvert!

This ambitious introvert is asking you to mark your calendar for the following events: GAN Momentum Day: Pittsburgh., HER Power Conference, Thrival Festival, Startup Essentials Every Founder Should Know! ECE Summit at Penn State, and The Pittsburgh Tech and Data Summit.

Summer Reading Challenge

This summer my goal is to escape inside 40 books (printed book, audiobook, or e-books).

Put in the work to live your dreams.

Once you start putting in the work to live your dreams. Suddenly, you become keenly aware of what does NOT optimize your time to cultivate your dreams, talents, and skills.

The End of Unlimited Access

As I prepare for 2019, I’m implementing these digital practices to improve my ability to focus.

Wake. Walk. Work. | 47

It has been a year of discovery. The mornings I embrace my wake, walk, then work routine, my days are better. I’m productive which makes me happy. I’m grateful each morning I wake up and don’t want to waste my time and talent. I’m a limited resource. This year, I’ve been forced to prioritizes whom I spent my with and how I use it. I’ve learned what grounds me, nourishes me and is toxic to my system....

I love my library

Last week, I realized how much I love my local library and how critical they are in fueling how I think about children, families, and technology. My relationship with my local branch goes back to my childhood. It’s also my happy place. When I am frustrated I visit the library to make, seek resources to learn something new or get a staff-recommended movie to watch and unwind. On Monday, November 5, 2018, a tweet from the Fred Rogers Center sparked me to...

Get a fresh focus!

This year I lived on outside my comfort zone and I am spending the final weeks of the year reflecting and shifting my prioritizes for 2019.

Dancing at #MakerEdConvening

A memorable moment from the Fourth Annual Maker Educator Convening during the Make Your Move: Blending Dance with Ed Tech session. I don’t have much time to work on my coding and dancing idea right now but I’m still practicing. Thanks to the participants of Make Your Move: Blending Dance with Ed Tech at #MakerEdConvening #MakerEd – you were amazing! Co-facilitated with @KaylaDesPortes @yoavbergner @stemfromdance pic.twitter.com/BrcIbgpNR2 — STEM From Dance (@stemfromdance) October 21, 2018

UpPrize2018

OMG! C.C. Busy wins second place at UpPrize Great Solutions Competition announced October 11, 2018, at Carnegie Science Center. Thank you for all the congratulations! Read about the winners! “Announcing the winners of UpPrize 2018” | | NextPittsburgh by Bill O’Toole “UpPrize Names Winners of Social Innovation Challenge” | BNY Mellon “CMU startup that provides communication coaching wins top UpPrize” | Post-Gazette Follow C.C. Busy‘s journey via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram or subscribe to our mailing list.

C.C. Busy is busy

Monday Mantra! Fall in love with change. — Join C.C. Busy at UpPrize Great Solutions Competitions Showcase on October 11th, AlphaLab & AlphaLab Gear Demo Day on October 16th and the Early Childhood Educators Summit on October 17th. Click here for details on how to RSVP for tickets.