A.S. Business Consulting

When you book April Lewis, you're not getting someone who reads from slides and watches the clock. You're getting a trainer and speaker who commands the room from the moment she walks in and doesn't let go until every person in that audience has walked away with something they can actually use.

April brings over 20 years of experience in professional training, public speaking, and sales — and that combination is what makes her sessions hit different. She knows how to read a room, how to connect with people who didn't want to be there, and how to turn a mandatory training into something people are still talking about weeks later. She's high-energy, direct, and genuinely funny — but never at the expense of the content. Every story she tells has a point. Every exercise she runs has a purpose.

Here's what your audience or team can expect:

Engaging, Interactive Sessions — Not Lectures. April doesn't talk at people. She talks with them. Her sessions are built around real conversation, audience participation, and hands-on exercises that keep people engaged from start to finish. Whether it's a 45-minute keynote or a full-day workshop, she designs every session to keep the energy up and the phones down.

Content That's Practical, Not Theoretical. Everything April teaches comes from real experience — building businesses from nothing, leading teams, closing deals, navigating hard conversations, and overcoming obstacles that would have stopped most people. Your audience won't leave with abstract ideas. They'll leave with action steps they can implement the same week.

Customized to Your Event and Audience. April doesn't do cookie-cutter presentations. She takes the time to understand your event, your audience, and your goals before she builds the session. Whether your group is a room full of C-suite executives, frontline employees, small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, or students just starting out, she adjusts her approach, her language, and her examples to meet them exactly where they are.

Topics She Speaks On:
- Leadership Development and Management Training - Workplace Compliance (Violence Prevention, Sexual Harassment, Safety)
- Sales Strategy and Client Acquisition
- Small Business Growth and Revenue Generation
- Career Coaching and Professional Development
- AI in the Workplace — What It Means and How to Get Ready
- Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience
- Women in Business and Entrepreneurship
- Emergency Preparedness (FEMA/OSHA/Red Cross)
Formats She Delivers:
- Keynote Addresses (30–90 minutes)
- Half-Day and Full-Day Workshops
- Corporate Training Sessions (on-site or virtual)
- Panel Participation and Moderation
- Breakout Sessions and Roundtables
- Multi-Day Training Programs and Certification Courses

What Clients Say After Working With April:
She's the speaker people come up to afterward — not to be polite, but because something she said actually landed. Event planners rebook her because she makes their job easier: she shows up prepared, is flexible when things change, respects the schedule, and delivers every single time. She brings her own materials, handles her own tech, and doesn't need hand-holding. You point her at a room, and she handles the rest.

April holds over 100 professional certifications, three Associate's Degrees, and has built multiple businesses, a SaaS product, a nonprofit, and national certification programs — all self-funded, all from the ground up. She's not teaching from someone else's playbook. She's teaching from her own. If you're looking for a speaker or trainer who will show up, bring the energy, deliver real value, and leave your audience better than she found them, April is who you want in that room.

April Lewis is a professional trainer, instructor, and business strategist with over 20 years of experience in sales, workforce development, and the delivery of dynamic training programs across the private and public sectors. She is the founder and CEO of A.S. Business Consulting LLC, a certified woman-owned firm based in Austin, Texas, specializing in leadership development, workplace compliance training, organizational consulting, and technology-driven solutions for modern businesses.

April has spent her career doing what she loves most — standing in front of a room and teaching people something that changes the way they work, think, or lead. Whether it's a keynote stage, a corporate training session, or a workshop full of small business owners, she comes alive when she's helping others grow. That passion for public speaking and training isn't something she fell into — it's the thing she was built for, and it shows every time she takes the floor.

Her foundation in sales — spanning more than two decades — gives her training a sharp, results-driven edge. She understands how to connect with people, communicate value, and move an audience from listening to acting. That combination of sales instinct and teaching ability is what sets her apart from trainers who know the material but can't make it stick.

April built everything she has from scratch — no investors, no trust fund, no safety net. She grew up poor, came from nothing, and raised her daughter entirely on her own with no help, while simultaneously working full-time and putting herself through school. She earned three Associate's Degrees — in Criminal Justice, Business Administration/Management, and Psychology — not because it was easy, but because quitting was never an option. That lived experience is what makes her training resonate with audiences across every industry: she doesn't teach theory from a textbook. She teaches what actually works when the stakes are real, the budget is tight, and failure isn't something you can afford.

Over the course of her career, April has earned more than 100 professional certifications spanning technology, business, safety, and human services. Her credentials include certifications from Apple, Google, Facebook, HubSpot (Developer), and Canva, as well as certifications as a Notary Public, Signing Agent, Certified Process Server, Licensed Insurance Adjuster, Life Coach, Red Cross Trainer and Provider, FEMA Emergency Management Specialist, OSHA Safety Specialist, and Ordained Minister — among many others. She doesn't collect credentials for the sake of it. Every certification she holds represents a skill she has used in the field to serve clients, train teams, or solve real problems.

April is the creator of The Playbook for Leadership, a hands-on curriculum designed for managers who are tired of vague leadership advice and ready to lead with confidence, clarity, and accountability. The program has been used by professionals seeking to step into leadership roles and by organizations seeking to develop their existing managers.

She is also the creator of the Be A Career Coach curriculum, a comprehensive training program that equips aspiring career coaches with the frameworks, tools, and business strategies they need to build a legitimate coaching practice from the ground up.

Currently, April is building the National AI Certification Board ((link hidden)) and is in the process of opening ASBC AI Academy, an AI training school designed to make artificial intelligence skills accessible and career-ready for professionals at every level. Her vision is to close the gap between AI technology and the everyday workforce — giving people the certifications and confidence they need to stay competitive in a rapidly changing job market.

April is also the founder of SmartCal Pro™, a SaaS platform that helps busy professionals manage their important dates with intelligent calendar automation. SmartCal Pro supports Google, Outlook, and Apple calendars and is live on the web, Google Play, and Apple's App Store. The entire product was conceived, built, and launched by her and her team without a single dollar of outside funding.

Beyond the business world, April founded the All 4 Aries Foundation — named after her daughter — a nonprofit organization with three program areas: pet cremation services for families who have lost a beloved animal, workplace sexual harassment prevention training, and recovery-over-criminalization advocacy. These causes are deeply personal to April and rooted in her belief that every person and every family deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their circumstances.

Her firm holds WBE, DBE, SBE, WOSB, and EDWOSB certifications, and she currently has a consulting contract with Texas A&M University. She is also a published author — her book, The 90-Day Revenue Reset: How Small Business Owners Can Generate $100K in 90 Days Without Burning Out, is available on Amazon and draws directly from the strategies she has used to build her own businesses from zero.

When she's not in a training room or building the next thing, April is home with her 20-year-old daughter Aries, her granddog Baby Sam, and her two fur babies — Prince and Shelly. They are her why behind every late night, every bid submission, and every new venture.

Whether she's leading a room of executives through a leadership workshop, training frontline staff on workplace safety, helping a small business owner find their next revenue stream, or preparing the next generation for careers in AI, April shows up the same way every time — direct, prepared, and ready to make sure the people in front of her leave better than they came in.

April is low-maintenance and high-impact — she doesn't need a production crew to deliver a powerful session. That said, here are the details to make sure everything runs smoothly:

What April Brings:
- Her own laptop and presentation materials
- Printed handouts and worksheets (if applicable to the session)
- Backup copies of all materials on a USB drive
- Any props, training aids, or activity supplies needed for interactive exercises

What the Venue Needs to Provide:

For Groups Under 30:
- A room with seating appropriate for the group size
- A table or podium at the front of the room
- A screen or monitor if slides will be used
- HDMI connection or the ability to connect to the display
- A whiteboard or flip chart is a plus, but not required

For Groups of 30 or More:
- A wireless lapel microphone or handheld microphone with a working sound system — April moves around the room and does not stand behind a podium the entire time - A projector and screen visible to the full audience
- HDMI connection to the projector
- A small table near the front for materials (not a podium — she prefers to be out in front of the audience, not behind furniture)

For Virtual Sessions:
- April can deliver via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Webex
- She provides her own professional lighting, camera, and audio setup
- The client provides the meeting link and handles attendee invitations
- A co-host or moderator on the client side is helpful for managing the chat and Q&A, but not required

Room Setup Preferences:
- For workshops and training sessions, classroom-style or U-shape seating is preferred so participants can write, collaborate, and see each other
- For keynotes, theater-style or whatever fits the venue works great
- April prefers to arrive 30–60 minutes before the session to test equipment, walk the room, and get comfortable with the space

Power and Connectivity:
- One power outlet near the presentation area for her laptop
- Wi-Fi access is appreciated — all presentations are built to run offline, so there's no risk of a dead connection derailing the session

Lighting and Sound:
- Standard room lighting is fine for most sessions
- For stage presentations, front-facing lighting that allows the audience to see her face and expressions clearly
- If the venue has a sound technician, a brief sound check before doors open is ideal.

Recordings and Photography:
- April is comfortable being recorded, photographed, and live-streamed
- Please let her know in advance if the session will be recorded so she can adjust any proprietary or licensed content accordingly
- She is happy to sign a release or provide one if needed

Travel:
- Based in Austin, Texas — local events require no travel accommodations
- For events outside the Austin metro area, the client covers travel, lodging, and meals (or a per diem)
- April is available for travel anywhere in the United States and is open to international engagements with advance planning

Accessibility:
- April is committed to making her sessions accessible to all attendees
- She can provide materials in large print or digital format upon request
- She is happy to work with sign language interpreters or other accommodations the venue provides