Vanessa Mathews was only 21-years-old when she became the first woman in the State of Georgia with a degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. In this episode of the She Dreams In Color interview series and podcast, she discusses her Occupation as a Resilience Expert with host Jennifer Moxley. Vanessa talks about how being the youngest, usually the only woman, and many times the only African-American in the room has taught her to trust her own voice as she lead global leaders to assess their risk and implement resiliency solutions. Surviving being in a 135 mph tornado inside her car as her car was lifted off the ground, totaled and dropped down in Atlanta gives Vanessa a perspective of crisis unique to many in her field. While Vanessa is a global voice in crisis management and resiliency planning, she talks about her Obstacle of living with a stutter and how she didn't seek support for it until she moved to Charlotte, NC eight years ago and felt as if her success was connected to her verbal messaging. Vanessa is a dynamic, joyful guest who shares the six core values that are nonnegotiable for her business Asfalis Advisors. She's a leader who is vulnerable, admits when she doesn't have an answer and values the support network she's built around her. As a resiliency expert, Asfalis Advisors works with businesses in critical infrastructure on a national perspective such as financial services, the energy sector, airports and organizations with complex supply chains. While Vanessa admits her age, gender, and race can work for her, she says it can also work against her. She has adapted by building community no matter where she is, a lesson she learned from her parents. Asfalis Advisors, Vanessa Mathews https://www.asfalisadvisors.com She Dreams In Color Foundation Merchandise Store https://www.sunshinemedianetwork.com/she-dreams-in-color-store/ All proceeds are a tax deduction and help provide therapy to marginalized women in our community. She Dreams In Color Video Production: Sunshine Media Network https://www.sunshinemedianetwork.com Host & Editor: Jennifer Moxley https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_moxley Videographer: Alexys Carrasquillo https://www.instagram.com/familiacreativemedia/ Makeup & Hair Artist: Elizabeth Tolley https://elizabethtolleybeauty.format.com Jennifer Moxley's Manicure: La Pure Organic Nail Boutique, Quan Truong https://lapurenailboutique.com Jennifer Moxley's Hair colorist: Bohemian Stylehouse, Candace Stamper http://www.bohemianstylehouse.com Jennifer Moxley's necklace https://prettyperfectstyle.com