Everyone is always shocked when i show up to venues looking like this. They be like โYOUโRE Dr. Baoll?โ I could wear name brand suits and shoes to โlookโ like I have a phD to fit the part. Or whatever that means. However... Iโm a blue collar working woman WITH a phD. What I have to share with an audience isnโt validated by what Iโm wearing. Whatโs of value is how I make an attempt to connect with all types of people from all types of places and lifestyles... and the fact that I know what Iโm talking about. Iโm degreed, certified and licensed in a lot of areas... and the most valuable thing about me is that I have tangible and applicable experience. That being said... I will show up to keynote speaker at your event or teach your class looking like what I AM. I will most likely have in all three of my facial piercings and roll up my sleeves... if I donโt already have on a t-shirt. I only refer to myself by title when respect is denied to me in the scholarship and academic worlds because you THOUGHT I lacked the paperwork to accompany my introduction. You THOUGHT I donโt โlookโ like my credentials. That I donโt present like a scholar or licensed professional. That way of thinking is rooted in what called CLASSISM... and itโs lame. My name is Dr. Baoll, commonly known as OG Beretta Scott King. Put some respek on it. ๐ #alltreeayall https://www.instagram.com/p/B4DVFsZFZFh/?igshid=1isjbv63gwiao
