I get questioned all of the time whether or not Eureka Ice is my real name. Especially since I'm known by my nickname "Shay" to most. Maybe you have the same question. Who names their kid EUREKA ICE? Well, I am the kid whose name is Eureka Ice. Yep! It's on my birth certificate.(I promise!) It took me a while to accept the uniqueness of my name. Now, I thank​ God for it! It's who I am. 

I was born in a small town less than 60 miles southeast of Little Rock, AR, dubbed "Sugar Town." And if you have a question about that, too... NOPE! There's nothing sweet about it. HA! 

I am a mother, higher education professional, speaker, mentor, author, founder and executive director of The Eureka Moment Project (formerly Bridging the Gap of Central Arkansas) whose mission is to lead others to the discovery of their God-given gifts and calling. EMP achieves this through workshops, training, mentoring, and other proven methods.

I am an advocate of justice and all things truth. If there is no justice, there is no true freedom. My actions are my voice and I do not plan to keep quiet about any injustice anywhere. If you were to stick a permanent label onto me, I choose lifelong learner. The beautiful thing about not knowing everything is that there is always something to learn!

I hold a master's degree in student affairs and counseling and a bachelor's degree in psychology and from Arkansas State University. 

I am a self-proclaimed homemade foodie who loves to cook, laugh, DIYs, art & design, deal-hunt, and sports. I currently call Little Rock, AR home.