Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Amber Hawkins about the future of employment, the rise of machines and the internet, and the ways that we can remain employed in our digital world.

Who is Amber Hawkins?
Amber Hawkins hails from Toledo, Ohio, one of 3 daughters to Walter and Gussie Hawkins (deceased); their brother Arthur passed away years prior. While attending Cardinal Stritch High School (now called Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School & Academy), it was noticeable she was the only African American female in her class member of the National Honor Society. She then attended the University of Findlay (formerly Findlay College) with a dual BA in Spanish/Social Work. She earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Technology—Human Resources Specification from the University of Toledo. More than seven layoffs resulted in her attending ASSETS Toledo to learn about entrepreneurship. After graduation, she used $1,000 of unemployment money, a wing, and prayer to birth Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC. The company began year #16 on January 1, 2021. Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC provides customized onsite (COVID-19 stipulations), online, and e-mobile computer training and consulting services. The company also has an online computer and accessories store. Amber brings over 20 years of computer experience and over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience to help fellow entrepreneurs achieve goals in making their businesses more technologically sound.

You can find Amber Hawkins:
On the web: https://www.yourcomputerneeds.net
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YCNOTLLC05
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YCNOTLLC05
On LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ycnotllc05
On LinkedIn (business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/ycnotllc05?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company
On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/YCNOTLLC05
On Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/YCNOTLLC05
On Pinterest: https://bit.ly/33bU2V0
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YCNOTLLC05

The YCNOTLLC05 Online Computers & Accessories Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/YCNOTLLC05

The special for online and e-mobile computer training: https://the-ycnotllc05-computer-training-center.thinkific.com/

Discount on virtual computer consulting: https://my.setmore.com/bookingpage/6ebe645c-ac16-4cb1-afa4-5c7ad5cdee3d/services/s59faa521b5835f1dd518ea5176ad90077ccc03d2

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Original date of episode: September 28, 2021