Abstract: What happens when the life you worked so hard to build begins transforming into something entirely new? Dr. Angelique Johnson traces her unexpected journey from earning a PhD in electrical engineering and building neurotechnology through MEMStim, to engineering visions through Vissionaireum, to founding Spiritual Capital Inc., where she explores faith as a form of capital for building ventures with eternal impact. Drawing on the scientific concept of half-life, Johnson offers a new way to think about transformation: sometimes becoming who you were meant to be requires letting go of who you worked so hard to become. Her story challenges us to consider whether the second half of life can become greater than the first—if we are willing to release what was and embrace what’s new.

Bio: Dr. Angelique Johnson is a scientist, entrepreneur, licensed minister, and speaker dedicated to uniting innovation, faith, and impact. She is the Founder of MEMStim , a neurotechnology company; Vissionaireum, a venture studio for purpose-driven entrepreneurs; and Spiritual Capital Inc., a nonprofit that equips leaders, ministries, and businesses to harness faith as capital for building ventures and creating lasting community impact. As Director of Training at the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA), Dr. Johnson leads the Creative Capital Access Collaborative (CCAC), an initiative advancing innovative approaches to capital access for entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them. She has spoken on platforms from Capitol Hill to the United Nations and serves on boards advancing entrepreneurship and equity. Featured by NBC, NPR, and PBS, she champions passion, resilience, and faith as tools for celebrating progress, overcoming setbacks, and building institutions that create generational impact.