Who

Courtney Crosslin is the owner of haveAwonderful… and a New Media Producer (reach her HERE if you want to do business or call 914.297.8817). In addition, she teaches individuals practical ways to manage a business using the latest technology and applications. A gutsy entrepreneur, Internet consultant, trainer, and community manager, she works with businesses and nonprofit organizations in the areas of web development, social media, digital marketing, branding and project management.

In 2004 she founded and developed a community website for Phoenix’s African American Community. During that time she also created, hosted and produced the now retired podcasts – OurCast and Ballyhoo! highlighting African American/Black artists, musicians, authors and business owners.

In 2007 she retired have A wonderful...(archived site ‘shell’ – not full site) as a community site and relocated to New Haven, CT. In 2008, after working as an Account Manager for New Haven’s only Black radio station 94.3 WYB, she started her own web design, consulting and training business where she works with small businesses, non-profits and churches to establish and maintain an online presence.

In 2008 she began working with a partner to develop a website for Connecticut’s Black community and Co-Founded BlackinCT. Although no longer involved with the business or current website, Courtney was responsible for the original site build, development, online marketing and sales.

In addition, Courtney is the creator and producer for Blazin AZ tv and Urban Soulcial. She is also the founding chapter member and previously (she stepped down to pursue other projects in January 2010), the Programming Director for the New Haven (Chapter) Social Media Club, lead organizer of Ignite New Haven and actively works to diminish the ‘digital divide‘.

Courtney’s area of experience in the digital arena ranges from building and maintaining CMS (content management systems) to audio/video production. As she expands her business and develops multi-city workshops, she shares ‘behind the scene’ experiences here on her personal blog Urban Soulcialite.