Allendale, South Carolina native Shanna A. Jefferson is a firm believer that everyone can transcend adversity to achieve greatness. An award-winning entrepreneurial powerhouse, Dr. Jefferson is a dynamic and prolific psychotherapist, business strategist, author, and speaker. She is inspired by her late father and Civil Rights Activist George M. Jefferson to strive towards greatness while serving others.
Dr. Jefferson earned her Bachelors of Public Policy and Masters of Social Work degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2023, she earned her Doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in entrepreneurship from Walden University.
In 2013, Dr. Jefferson commenced her journey as a full-time business owner with the establishment of her mental health practice Destination Greatness in Durham, NC now serving NC, SC, and GA. In 2020, she founded the coaching and consulting firm, Visions of Greatness Enterprises.
Several months prior to her 5th business anniversary in 2018, Dr. Jefferson coined “The Mental Cost of Entrepreneurship®” to raise awareness of the importance of mental health for entrepreneurs and challenging them to take a holistic approach to entrepreneurship. As a Psychotherapist and Business Strategist, Dr. Jefferson helps entrepreneurs create harmony in life and business through personal development, mental wealth, and sustainable business practices so they can reclaim their time, gain clarity and amplify their income and impact.
Recognized by Sisters Pushing Sisters International as an “Ordinary Woman Doing Extraordinary Things”, Dr. Shanna A. Jefferson has received esteemed recognition from numerous publications including SwagHer Magazine and Black Enterprise. Learn more at www.DrShannaJefferson.com about Dr. Jefferson and her endeavors.
