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April Simpkins

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April Simpkins, PHR, SHRM-CP - Mental Health Advocate, Professional Speaker, Inquiries: [email protected]

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Thank you myCPE for this incredible honor. As an educator on your platform, I appreciate the opportunity to share my expertise and knowledge. Also, huge congratulations to the other recipients. #Accounting #MyCPE #Leadership Questco Companies lnkd.in/gTGPSHsh

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This month I earned my Mental Health First Aid Certification. This was so vitally important to me because I needed to learn what support looked like beyond my understanding and experiences. I gained many more tools that will help me help others. If yo…lnkd.in/d-Da8srn

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Happy 32nd Birthday Baby Girl!! I love and miss you. Your light will forever burn bright. I’m grateful for every minute you were here, for every seed of kindness you sewed, every smile you shared and every hug you gave. I love you. #HappyBirthday #Cheslie…lnkd.in/gxHXBh9D

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Many thanks to The Global Beauty Awards for inviting me to sit on panel and discuss mental health. Sharing the stage with Miss Universe CEO Amy Emmerich and the White House doctor to three presidents, Dr. Connie Mariano was an honor beyond words.…lnkd.in/gGzkXbP5

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I’m so excited to return as a guest lecturer at Harvard University Extension School. 👩🏽‍🏫📚 #HigherEducation #Leadership #HarvardMBA lnkd.in/gVwN9xzg

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Today I listened to Ashley Judd share the story of her mother’s (Naomi Judd) passing. The media was relentless in trying to find and publicize everything they could get there hands on that was public record. The question overwhelmingly is “why?” The imp…lnkd.in/gXfc7HEB

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Many employers want to support the mental health of their employees but don’t know enough about mental illnesses, making accommodations, and what’s required of them by law. Here’s an additional resource where you can either begin or continue learning wa…lnkd.in/epVE7Y2W

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Thank you SC Bar, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association, and the South Carolina Black Lawyers Association for the opportunity to talk about Empathy. Empathy is such a vital component of a healthy workplace culture and a necessary competency for leade…lnkd.in/dvueWY-a

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On January 30, 2023, the anniversary of my daughter’s passing, I did an Instagram live with Dan Gillison, CEO of NAMI. We talked about Cheslie, NAMI, and mental health. If you are not familiar with NAMI and the education and support they provide, please…lnkd.in/gvesm_jD

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS I know that I am fortunate to work for a company that values our team and cares about our mental health. We launched our mental health initiative this month and I’ve been blown away by the level of engagement from the team and th…lnkd.in/gC43CkEk

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Ever since I attended my first SHRM Conference over 10 years ago, I’ve dreamed of joining the ranks of the incredible thought leaders who step up to the mic and share their knowledge. I’m so excited to share that I’ll be presenting tomorrow morning at t…lnkd.in/ge4HuzYx

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I got to meet one of my all-time favorite performers, JanetJackson, at the SHRM Conference this week in Las Vegas. #SHRM23 #JanetJackson #TogetherAgainTour lnkd.in/eHMRdibP

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THANK YOU!!! From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America feels like extended family, and the conference felt like a family reunion. Thank you Artis Stevens for welcoming me into the fold. I couldn’t be more humbled and h…lnkd.in/ddjwpKkW

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Cheslie, Your passion still inspires me, your impact still amazes me and your legacy still fuels me. Thank you for joining us, April Simpkins! #BiggerTogether

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Cheslie Kryst's family is fulfilling one of her final wishes by publishing the book she wrote before her death. "By The Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie's Smile and Mental Illness" is available April 23. More info: bythetimeyoureadthisbook.com