Shannon Baylor-Henderson
CONTENT COMMANDERS – MICRO Fall 2021
A: I started my first attempt at entrepreneurship at around 9 years old with my custom greeting card company. I had an idea and a skill that I wanted to share. When I actually made money from it, I knew that this was a viable path to continue. So, it’s easy to say I knew at a young age that I wanted to run a business.
Q: What have you enjoyed most about starting your own company?A: When it comes to starting my own company, I enjoy exploring new/complex ideas and cheering on my team when we knock out a project. Sometimes, these two things collide (which doubles the fun!)
Q: How will your NC IDEA grant funds advance your company?A: I’ve wanted to build software/launch an app for YEARS. I didn’t know how to and, until recently, I didn’t have much guidance within my circle of influence. The timing (and years of preparation and practice) is perfect. I have the right connections. Now, with the support of NC IDEA, I have allocated funds toward the idea that I KNOW will benefit so many people. I can couple NC IDEA’s investment into my idea with their guidance + network PLUS my own supportive community to FINALLY get this thing off the ground. It feels AMAZING!
While visiting Elizabeth City, Shannon recommends:- Taking a walk or bike ride on the Dismal Swamp trail
- Friday Night Lights at Northeastern High School
- Catching a pickup game at the Enfield Ball Park
- Visiting during 1st Friday Art Walk
- Eating West Indian Food at Island Breeze or Southern Cuisine at Hoppin’ Johnz
- Visiting the 2 Souls wine bar
- Scheduling a Content Enthusiast session for a 1:1 exploration into the power of good content and how it can help brands.
- Asking about the development of their app and how she envisions it to do for words what the calculator did for math.
