We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Dr. Stephanie Davis. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Dr. Stephanie below.
Dr. Stephanie , appreciate you joining us today. Let’s jump to the end – what do you want to be remembered for?
I am determined to have my company and platform leave a lasting, positive impact on both my family, my community and the world. As an Entrepreneur and Social Advocate, I am driven by unwavering morals and values, aiming to help people liberate themselves from generational poverty and trauma and transform their lives, along with that of their families. My ultimate vision is to foster a generation that is passionate about health, wellness, and economic development, continuing the legacy of generational wealth in our community. Through my journey, I intend to continue to produce TedTalks, Summits and publish other books that will carry my name and embody the essence of who I am as a person.
As Billy Graham said, “the legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives.” Once you’re clear, always watch for opportunities to live true to that essence. Strive to bring your best to every experience and relationship. Be intentional about the influence you want to have on the world.
Therefore, I want spread my legacy by sharing my values, know-how, and experiences with the world.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
Dr. Stephanie Davis enjoys delivering her motivational messages by using humor, genuine passion, and inspiration. That passion birthed her book “No Pressure, No Diamond”. An author, mother, empowerment practitioner, Dr. Stephanie Davis strives to encourage others to fully embrace their authentic selves, honor their potential, and showcase excellence. As an overcomer of an abusive environment, depression, and anxiety she spares nothing to make silent voices create the highest volume. Her motivation, her passion, and her transparency let many others know they are not alone. She also proves that your past does not dictate your present and can powerfully influence your future. Her “let go of the things that no longer serve a purpose; maintain a mindset of growth, purpose, and opportunity” attitude is the collective that has positioned her to be a selfless, prosperous, dynamic giver, strategist, and all-around amazing woman.
She set out to follow her entrepreneurial dreams and further her education. Mercer University alumni, Davis worked diligently and received a Masters of Business Administration Degree. Davis also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Old Dominion University as well as an Honorary Doctorate from Clark Atlanta University. Stephanie now supports legislation efforts for prison reform and mass incarceration of people of color while directing her platform to push the culture forward & amplify the voices of minority men and women.
She is the CEO & Principal Publicist of Empower Media Group. Davis is the Publisher of WE Magazine and Hustle and Soul Magazine, Black Media Honors, Founder of Black Influencers Guild & the Our Sole Purpose 501c3 nonprofit organization, owner of The Elle Elle Collection luxury lifestyle brand and SCORE.org Business Mentor. Tenacity, perseverance, hard work and a relentless desire to rise above life challenges has allowed great success as an executive and entrepreneur. Believing that if she can, others can too, Davis now seeks to empower the masses; To help break those cycles and ceilings, to banish those “labels” and to pursue their divine purpose through God-centered leadership.
From teleseminars to keynote addresses, with topics formulated to fit the audience and needs, Participants walk away with a sense of confidence, empowered and driven to action. A recognized leader, Davis has hosted her own empowerment events and numerous functions under the Empower umbrella. Additionally, she has served as a speaker, panelist, thought leader for Mercer University Business Department, Old Dominion University, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State Capitol and the Art Institute of Atlanta.
Davis partnered with TV One to bring to life the first editorial cover for the national, all-African American women talk show, Sister Circle. This project inspired the development of other concepts including custom-created dolls; branding the Sister Circle editorial as a historical publicity move. Since then Davis has worked with the likes of Wendy Racquel Robinson, Anthony Hamilton, Dr. Jamal Bryant, Mali Music, Pastor Mike Jr., Dr. Cindy Trimm, Tami Roman, Q Parker of 112, Actress Brely Evans, Common, David Banner and more.
Davis produced the Inaugural Black Media Honors which aired on Aspire TV and now works with various media brands to produce the annual Black Media Honors Weekend each year.
Stephanie Davis heads up all client accounts at EMPOWER MEDIA GROUP™️. In 2017, she was named “Communicator of The Year” by the Bespoke Communication Awards, where EMPOWER MEDIA GROUP™️ also took home the distinction for best “Media Event” of the year in 2021, and she was also named one of the “50 Game-Changers of PR” by Atlanta News. At EMPOWER MEDIA GROUP™️, she is on the ground working on the day-to-day initiatives for each and every one of our client campaigns, including media outreach, social impact, sponsorship procurement, and special event services. Stephanie is at the helm of all new business development and personally handles all HR related matters for the company to ensure that everyone on the team is proper EMPOWER MEDIA GROUP™️ material. She has ample warm media relationships, a resourcefulness to always find new PR techniques, and a genuine knack for finding a story and helping to tell it. Over the years, Stephanie has handled countless brand and event activations from health & wellness, lifestyle brands, music, and consumer products to fashion collections. She serves as Chief of Publicity & Director of Corporate Relations for the Georgia PTA and is also the publicist of record for global consumer brands like Elle Elle™️, Blk Einstein™️ and more fulfilling her passion to work with both emerging and established brands. As a creative mastermind, her phenomenal campaigns & creative concepts have attracted the attention of major media brands to include FOXSOUL, Urban One, RapPlug, Revolt and AspireTV.
She contributes to a slew of media outlets including Forbes Culture, Forbes Blk, Formidable Woman and The Root. She sits on the Board of Directors for The Black Media Honors™️. She is a proud member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women as well as a Contributing Influencer for the Black Influencers Guild–a hub for innovators that are working at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. Outside of the office, she serves as a founding Board member for Our Sole Purpose™️: a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides educational support, community resources, social advocacy and grants to underserved yet college bound inner-city youth.
Dr. Stephanie Davis has just begun her evolution. She is coming from behind the scenes as she debuts her newest projects “With Self Love”, “OurBlkWoman & OurBlkMen”. This project will be an empirical journey that will help people embrace the process of pursuing their purpose. Davis is authoring a new book “ I’m Still a Butterfly” due to be re-released this year. Davis unequivocally created a blueprint on how to embrace authenticity and accept the call to a greater purpose. As she launches her new leadership campaign, THE LEADER “SHIFT” CONFERENCE, a one-of-a-kind, multi-dimensional event. It includes everything from engaging events, networking mixers, panel discussions, empowerment sessions, performances, exhibits, and an outstanding day of inspiration. Through attractive energy, speaking platforms and workshops, Davis will leave you with a wealth of practical empowerment essentials. Thus creating the Empowered Version of You! The leader shift is just the beginning of an ongoing effort to create a thriving community of leaders and aspiring professionals seeking to shift their ideas to more than just mere words of encouragement to those of greater impact and kingdom building initiatives that will change your life.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
Continuously producing valuable work, being helpful and doing well in what I do! I follow through on commitments and doing more than what’s expected or asked of me. Cultivating integrity by being ethical and not compromising morals. Helping other people and businesses in my market/network!
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
During my journey I experienced some health challenges that caused me to have to step away and delegate. If anyone knows me they know I have a hard time letting go of passionate projects. However, many people don’t know that last year at one of my major Black Media Honors’ events, I blacked on the red carpet mid-event. I was rushed to the hospital and suffered severe trauma. My body needed rest and I had to take a much needed break that was much longer than expected. I took a year off. I still continued to nurture my network and remain relevant through media opportunities such as this. I hated not being in the midst of things. It was my team that kept things moving. I have the best team in the world! Because of them I have been able to bounce back and now I have some amazing events that I am producing this year!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://iamdrstephanie.com/?fbclid=PAAabMGYvWklXE7Zvkt70otw9_ZrzHoO9N_CjqChQ9xo9OMZ_qQPmiRIpqh3Y_aem_AbEWlpAZDOGAJRGkv5ViN9tZOOeJKTM7L-uN9mTEg-X8EXLWgxBHwTZ9ymfUxwVqZwE
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Antoinne Duane Jones