About Us
OUR STORY
Empowering Minds to Transform Futures
What started as a creative boutique continues to evolve to meet our client’s needs, whether educational institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, or learners. We equip our clients with the tools they need to succeed, stay current, and be part of the fabric of an ever-changing, technology-driven world.
Toolbox Strategic Consulting maintains its mission of fostering growth and transformation. Our core belief is that anything is possible with the right tools, especially when navigating today’s global landscape.
THE “TOOLBOX” STORY
Toolbox Entertainment was founded in 2007, inspired by a simple yet profound symbol from my childhood: my father’s Toolbox.
Growing up, the toolbox represented more than a box of tools—it symbolized character, commitment, and a belief system. You could do anything you put your mind to with the right mindset and tools. My father’s resilience, forward-thinking, and resourcefulness guided and inspired me, giving me the confidence to navigate the world’s challenges and opportunities.
“Toolbox Ent.” evolved into a personal journey rooted in mindset, growth, and creativity. It’s not just about physical tools—it’s about the skills, knowledge, and attitude you carry with you. This idea became the foundation of Toolbox Entertainment: empowering individuals to build their tools to thrive, innovate, and share their stories and artistic expression with the world.
Toolbox began as an online boutique catering to arts and media production, leading to its evolution as a consulting firm that equips educators, organizations, & creatives with tools for success. Toolbox Entertainment has stayed true to its roots and built off other offshoots, including Toolbox Strategic Consulting. It’s a testament to the belief that anything is possible with the right tools, especially when navigating an ever-changing global landscape. Toolbox remains true to its roots, including Toolbox Strategic Consulting, which maintains its mission of fostering growth and transformation. Our core belief is that anything is possible with the right tools, especially when navigating today’s global landscape.
Innovation, creativity, and the human-centered experience are at the core of Toolbox.
What WE Bring to the Table
Our expertise spans entertainment, education, and nonprofit leadership, with a focus on:
- Program Development and Mentorship: Designing & creating media programming and spaces for personal and professional growth.
- Accessibility: Making media and education opportunities available to ALL.
- Digital and Media Literacy: Teaching learners and professionals to navigate a media-driven world.
- Social and Emotional Learning: Promoting empathy and collaboration in learning environments.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
WHY PARTNER WITH US
Our approach is rooted in practical strategies, creative solutions, and a commitment to excellence. We tailor every project to meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring the outcomes are impactful and transformative.
Whether you’re developing programs, training teams, or designing spaces, we are here to help you bring your vision to life.
Contact us today to explore how we can empower you to embrace the power of media arts and connect with your audience meaningfully.
Our Team
Shelley Wolfe
Founder|CEO
Shelley Wolfe is a nationally recognized executive, media practitioner, and experiential learning guide with over 30 years of experience. As a passionate advocate for education, mentorship, and amplifying voices, Shelley empowers learners and professionals alike, leaving a lasting impact on communities through her outreach, mentorship, and dedication to storytelling.
Her background encompasses leadership, program development, teaching, and building production studios in schools and individual production spaces. She has spent the last 10 years leading the education channel for the 8th largest school district in the US, where she has built two state-of-the-art industry-standard multimedia spaces that directly impact the lives of over 7,000 students.
With a background in Silicon Valley and a national and global footprint in the nonprofit and entertainment sectors, Shelley is a collaborative change agent dedicated to bridging industries through partnerships, technology, and media. Over the last 30 years, she has designed training programs, built innovative state-of-the-art media spaces, and provided training, coaching, and mentorship-led tours internationally. Her leadership extends to her role as CEO of Toolbox Entertainment & Strategic Consulting, where she connects individuals and businesses with valuable media opportunities, professional development, and coaching.
Shelley’s expertise spans entertainment, nonprofits, and education, focusing on digital literacy, social and emotional learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility, program development, and mentorship. She has been recognized for her innovative programs and leadership, receiving numerous awards and serving on several boards, including PhillyCam and the Jamar Jones Institute.
Manuel Yepez
Media Practitioner | Photographer
A bilingual communications professional producing and creating multimedia content. Specializes in photography, videography, developing content strategies for TV and online platforms, writing, video/photo editing, and digtial storytelling.
Kyra Williams, MA
Multimedia Artist | Social Entrepreneur | Scholar-Practitioner
Kyra Williams is a distinguished multimedia artist, social entrepreneur, and instructional designer recognized for her creation of immersive, culturally relevant learning experiences. With a diverse creative background that includes videography, photography, journalism, podcasting, DJing, and recorded music, Kyra possesses a unique talent for crafting narrative-driven educational content that’s captivating both visually and sonically. Her expertise is underscored by a deep understanding of learning theories, research, and cognitive science, ensuring the effectiveness of the learning experiences that she creates.
As the visionary behind Stories In My Backyard (SIMBY), Kyra is committed to amplifying Black voices, fostering a sense of belonging among Black middle and high school students in Philadelphia that’s missing in their current learning experiences, and broadening access to media arts education within Black communities. Since the establishment of SIMBY, Kyra has spearheaded program development, co-instructed photography workshops tailored for Black girls, and created the exhibit SIMBY Presents: The Voices of Sisterly Affection, which illuminates Philadelphia’s rich Black music herstory through photography.
A Gates Millennium Scholar and two-time New York University (NYU) graduate, Kyra holds a BFA in Recorded Music and an MA in Digital Media Design for Learning. She is also the Social Media Administrator at NYU Steinhardt. To further prepare as an educational leader and scholar-practitioner, this fall she is pursuing her Ed.D. in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education at The University of Pennsylvania. Kyra is also an alumna of NYU’s Entrepreneurial Institute’s Startup Bootcamp and Summer Startup Sprint, and she currently holds a Female Founders Fellowship. A passionate advocate for diversity and leadership in the social sector, Kyra shares her insights and experiences as a burgeoning public speaker, inspiring college and high school students interested in media arts, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
Committed to service, Kyra contributes her expertise as a member of the Occupation Advisory Committee for Abraham Lincoln High School’s Career Technical Education Film and Video Production class. She also serves on the Equity Task Force and Alumni Council of NYU Tisch’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. Drawing from her own transformative experiences supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Kyra recognizes the profound impact of investing in the education of Black youth. Through SIMBY, she is extending that impact to the larger Black community for generations to come, beginning in her hometown of Philadelphia.
WHERE ARE WE LOCATED
Our Location
We are a Global Entity
