Passion + Excellence = Success!

In this episode of Bring More Joy to the Table, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my friend, Dr Shawnda Floyd, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Workforce Education at Dallas College.

Today, Shawnda leads with a servant's heart, guiding over 4,300 faculty and adjunct professors and 127,000+ students toward a big audacious goal of reaching 180,000 students by 2030.

💡 Her remarkable journey:


👉 Shawnda began her career at just 14 years old (yes, 14!) working at Burger King in New Jersey. That’s where she first discovered her appreciation for hard work and her love for connecting with people.


👉 Inspired by her mom, a phenomenal manager while working at Sears, and shaped by her career in litigation, Shawnda’s experiences have given her profound insights into leadership, communication, and life itself.


👉 Now, she’s leading Dallas College to new heights, offering over 360 programs that serve everyone, from first-time college students to professionals expanding their skills.

Shawnda’s passion is to help students succeed and find joy, even through the challenges they face, and her goal to inspire hope in the next generation

Ready to be inspired? Don’t miss this episode—listen now! 🎙️