EDUCATION. STRATEGY. IMPLEMENTATION.

SURVIVAL MODE RECOVERY

You’re willing to do the work. Know what to work on.

Build confidence through practical skills, clear direction, and a strategy you can put into action. Start with content creation. Take your next step toward earning from what you create.

Education. Strategy. Implementation.

WITH ASANTI’ AKBAR · FOUNDER OF SMR01 / SMR
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Get direction.

Know what to focus on next.

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Build the skills.

Understand the strategy behind the work.

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Put it into practice.

Move from information to action.

CHOOSE YOUR NEXT STEP

Which offer is for you?

Choose based on what you need to learn next—not the size of your following.

I NEED A CLEAR CONTENT STRATEGY

How to Build: A Content Creator

Start here if you are new to creating or you have been posting without a clear plan.

  • You need direction on what to create and why.
  • You want to understand what makes a strong post.
  • You need an introduction to the ways creators can earn.
  • You prefer a resource you can work through at your own pace.

Come ready with: a willingness to choose a direction, practice and apply what you learn. No previous content experience is needed.

Explore the e-book

I AM READY TO WORK ON MONETIZATION

How to Build: A Monetized Creator

Choose this if you have a content direction and want to understand how to turn audience connection into monetization opportunities.

  • You can describe who your content is for and what you share.
  • You are posting already, or ready to begin putting a content plan into practice.
  • You want practical next steps for affiliate marketing, brand deals and going live.
  • You can make time for the two sessions or replays and apply the lessons.

Come ready with: one social media account for your included audit and a willingness to act on the feedback. A large following is not required.

Explore the masterclass

You do not need a minimum follower count to learn with SMR. Individual monetization opportunities have their own eligibility requirements. The e-book is a helpful foundation, not a required purchase before the masterclass.

THE BUILDER SERIES · VOL. 01

01 / BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION

How to Build: A Content Creator

For the creator who is ready for a clear content strategy and an introduction to turning attention into income.

What’s inside

  • The truth about content creation

  • 3 reasons most aspiring content creators fail

  • F.O.C.U.S

    My exclusive content strategy.

  • How to create a viral post

  • Successful monetization strategies

  • FAQ

$32.00DIGITAL E-BOOK
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02 / PUT MONETIZATION INTO PRACTICE

2-DAY LIVE MASTERCLASS

How to Build: A Monetized Creator

Continue from the e-book with deeper guidance on getting started with social media monetization. Learn how to put your audience to work through affiliate marketing, brand deals, and live streaming.

NOVEMBER 6–7, 2026 · 1 PM CST EACH DAY

The masterclass starts inNOVEMBER 6–7, 2026 · 1 PM CST EACH DAY

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Affiliate marketing

Understand how to get started with offers that connect to your audience.

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Brand deals

Learn how to approach monetization through brand partnerships.

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Live streaming

Explore how going live can become part of your monetization strategy.

Plus, an introduction to digital products and how they can fit into your next steps.

More than the live sessions.

  • Both live teaching sessions
  • Access to the replay
  • One audit of your chosen social media account
  • Personal feedback from Asanti’, delivered as a PDF
YOUR TICKET
$75.00per person
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PRIVATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT · COMING SOON

THE BUILDOUT™

Your expertise deserves a business strategy.

A six-week private Business Development & Monetization Intensive with Asanti’ Akbar, designed to help you connect your skills, expertise or influence to a focused business direction.

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THE PERSON BEHIND SMR

Asanti’ Akbar

FOUNDER · SPEAKER · STRATEGIST

I built Survival Mode Recovery for people who are willing to work but need direction. My approach brings together faith, strategy, and accountability to help you develop skills and take action.

Expect straightforward teaching, practical next steps, and encouragement to follow through. We start with what you can do now and build from there.

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WELCOME TO SMR

A word from Asanti’

Introduction video coming soon.

THEIR EXPERIENCE

Voices from SMR

I’ve gained a lot of followers and more importantly, the trust, and the respect of my community.

Teresa Smith

Very much helpful and informative and it’s also an actionable resource.

Jessica Owens

SMR has added so much value and growth to my life. I’ve not only learned about content creation and business, but I’ve also found confidence in my voice, adopted new mindsets, healed parts of me I didn’t know were wounded, and been pushed to become and walk in my purpose. I’m definitely not the same person from when I first started!

Desiree Wright

Asanti gave me strategy, a safe space to heal , spiritual guidance & community. She helped me reach 10k followers & this is only the beginning!

Destiney Stuckey

BEFORE & AFTER

See the growth.

Kamille Thomas · @kamilleyvonne

6,506 → 13.7K

Followers · Within 60 days

Before 6,506
Kamille Thomas · @kamilleyvonne: Before, 6,506 followers
After 13.7K
Kamille Thomas · @kamilleyvonne: After, 13.7K followers

@serene_adriane

6,374 → 50.1K

Followers · Within 30 days

Before 6,374
@serene_adriane: Before, 6,374 followers
After 50.1K
@serene_adriane: After, 50.1K followers

BRING SMR TO YOUR NEXT EVENT

A conversation that leads to action.

Invite Asanti’ to speak on the skills, mindset, and strategy behind taking your next step. Share your audience and goals so the conversation can fit your event.

  • Mindset, confidence & consistency
  • Content strategy & audience growth
  • Creator monetization & taking action

Have another SMR-related topic in mind? Include it in your inquiry.

Let’s talk about your event.

Submitting an inquiry does not confirm a booking.

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Before you take the next step.

How do the e-book and masterclass work together?

The e-book covers content strategy, a viral post checklist, and an introduction to monetization. The masterclass continues into getting started with affiliate marketing, brand deals, and live-stream monetization.

Is the masterclass live?

Yes. It takes place over two live sessions. Your ticket also includes replay access.

What is included in the account audit?

Asanti’ will review one social media account of your choice and provide feedback in a PDF.

Will the masterclass cover digital products?

Digital products receive a brief introduction. The main focus is affiliate marketing, brand deals, and live-stream monetization.

Can I invite Asanti’ to speak at my event?

Yes. Use the speaking-inquiry form to share your event, audience, and the topic you have in mind.

What is the refund policy?

All sales are final, except if SMR cancels or cannot deliver your purchased offering, or where required by law. If a class is rescheduled, replay access is provided instead of a voluntary refund. Read the full refund policy on our Policies page.