Monique AJ Smith, a Sports Management veteran of 30 years, launched her consulting business Seeds of Empowerment ® LLC, full-time March 2013 where she is a leadership strategist for Athletic Departments and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics/Sports. The B.O.S.S. Network has listed Seeds of Empowerment® as one of 50 businesses to watch. Smith is a Hampton University Adjunct teaching Sports Management courses.  As the host of the nationally recognized weekly podcast "A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, Where Significance Blooms in Athletics & Sports”  she spotlights Women of Color in Athletics/Sports to her  1.6K  Followers.