The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Stephanie Davis

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Stephanie Davis

Title: CEO | Principal

Company: Empower Media Group

Located: Atlanta, GA

Stephanie Davis has the Tenacity of a diamond, the heart of a true leader and the favor of a Higher Power that led her to a successful life as an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, award-winning publicist and now producer of one of the most anticipated awards weekend, Black Media Honors™️.

 

Who is Stephanie Davis?

 

A Virginia native, She originally began her journey as a federal government employee with the EEOC. Davis returned to college pursuing a degree in business and marketing eventually working her way to an executive corporate position at Verizon before walking away to fulfill her dreams of full-time entrepreneurship in 2017. She continued on her quest to empower others in a book, “No Pressure, No Diamond” released in 2015.

 

Davis was called to Dismas Charities Atlanta to serve on the community relations board for a co-ed federal transition agency for individuals returning to society. Amazed by her personal and professional development, Dismas Charities allowed Davis to mentor the women once per week in addition to providing resume development for other residents as well. Davis took it a step further and partnered with Dismas each year to produce a “Stand-Up For Charity” event. An event that gives away coats and toys to residents with children while also providing comedy entertainment and food to the residents and their families. Davis’ first event brought over 5k in monetary donations, an overwhelming amount of toys and coats for the children and has continued to grow ever since.

 

Stephanie received her start in media as a writer for a national comedy publication. It was then she realized how much she loved to write compelling content that empowered others. That opportunity led her to start her own publication Empower Magazine in 2015. In 2018, she later added to her publishing portfolio with an additional digital publication, Hustle and Soul Magazine. Today, she advocates and gives a voice to women who find themselves struggling to pursue something greater than themselves. As an Award winning publicist, branding expert and journalist, Stephanie works with many brands, business owners and celebrities by helping them strategize, plan, and execute PR campaigns. Both Stephanie’s personal and professional experiences have positioned her to be experienced in and share knowledge in the areas of business, marketing, social empowerment, pursuing purpose, and more! Stephanie has been featured in several publications and media platforms to include FOX SOUL, AspireTV and TV One’s Sister Circle.

 

Davis enjoys delivering her motivational messages by using humor, genuine passion, and inspiration. That passion birthed her book “No Pressure, No Diamond”. An empowerment practitioner, Stephanie Davis strives to encourage others to fully embrace their authentic selves, honor their potential, and showcase excellence. As an overcomer of child abuse, mental health, and other struggles 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. As a Mercer University student, Davis is working diligently to received a Masters of Business Administration Degree. Davis also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Old Dominion University. Stephanie supports legislation efforts for prison reform and mass incarceration, especially for women in addition to being an advocate for mental health awareness.

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, and SCORE.org Business Mentor. Tenacity, perseverance, hard work and a relentless desire to rise above her past 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 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, Dr. Cindy Trimm, Tami Roman, Q Parker, Brely Evans, Common, David Banner and more.

Stephanie Davis has just begun her evolution. She is coming from behind the scenes as she debuts her newest projects “The Purpose Step” Branding Masterclass and “WE Talks Podcast”. 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 released this year. Davis unequivocally created a blueprint on how to embrace authenticity and accept the call to a greater purpose. 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!

 


 

 

Talk Points:

 

• Black Media Honors™️ & Our Sole Purpose™️ 501c(3) nonprofit organization

 

• New Book: “I’m Still a Butterfly”

 

• Stepping into the tech space with the launch of her new Public Relations & Marketing App “Suite12™️”

 

• How Branding her Purpose changed the trajectory of Entrepreneurship for her.

 

• The importance of diversity, equity & inclusion in the media industry.

 

• Her movement to help push the African American culture forward in the media industry with projects such as: The Black Influencer Guild

Her Projects:

 

  • Black Influencers Guild Weekend (Atlanta): We elevate the field of commerce through the empowerment of creatives and influencers, the amplification of diverse voices and experiences, and the creation and distribution of high-quality, engaging content that reaches the right audiences, with the right message, at the right time.

 

  • Black Media Honors™ is an annual Awards weekend, building on the momentum African American and minority professionals have gained over countless years. www.blackmediahonors.com

 

  • The Culture Fest (HBCU Culture Tour)

    • TheCulture Fest is known as a gathering spot for HBCU culture. It is an annual festival dedicated to celebrating diversity, culture, and connecting with who we truly are.

 

  • Our Sole Purpose 501(c)3

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