Stephanie Davis 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 (WE) 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, serial entrepreneur, marketing strategist, 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 Rolling Out Magazine, TV One’s Sister Circle, Voyage Atlanta, ACHI Magazine, Formidable Women Magazine, Medium, Pretty Women Hustle Magazine, ShoutOut Atlanta, AspireTV and FoxSoul TV!
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, 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. Stephanie now supports legislation efforts for prison reform and mass incarceration, especially for 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 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, Anthony Hamilton, Dr. Jamal Bryant, Mail Music, Pastor Mike Jr., Dr. Cindy Trimm, Tami Roman, Q Parker, Brely Evans, Common, David Banner and more.
More recently, Davis produced the Inaugural Black Media Honors which aired on Aspire TV and was later picked by FOX SOUL as a part of their regular programming. Davis is now working with the network to produce the 2022 Black Media Honors.
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” released this year. Her new book projects landed as an Amazon #1 Best Seller. 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!
Connect with Stephanie on social media @imtherightstep