WATCH SuperpowHer Podcast: The Beauty of Transparency (Part 1)
Former Beauty Queen, author, philanthropist and entrepreneur Pat Smith reveals how the high life isn’t always what it seems. In her two-part interview with host and life-coach Deya Direct, Pat Smith, who is also a minister at The Potter’s House, pastored by TD Jakes, reveals why she has become so transparent recently. This may indeed […]
Deya Direct: 4 Ways to Spring Clean Your Love Life
*Ladies, when we think about spring cleaning we think about cleaning out clutter from our homes; it’s out with the old and in with the new stuff to refresh the atmosphere. Well, the home of your heart needs to be cleaned up, uncluttered and prepared for a new season too. It sounds good to say […]
Deya Direct’s10 Soft Power Tips for Valentine’s Day WATCH)
*The Man Whisperer shares her advice on how to keep his attention and win his heart. Check out the interview below with DeDe McGuire, Lady Jade and Michael Shawn of Dallas’ K104 “DeDe in the Morning” radio show. And if you’re in Dallas/Ft. Worth area, catch my next “Man Whisperer Meet Up” at Brickhouse Lounge in Desoto on […]
Deya Direct Presents …The SoftPowHER Series (Listen to Interview)
*Deya is getting direct with women of power about how they have learned to navigate and communicate effectively. In her first installment of the SoftPowHER series, Deya talks to Bestselling Author and Life Coach Valorie Burton about some of the hot topics covered in her new book Successful Women Speak Differently. In their high-level girlfriend […]
Catch Deya ‘Direct’ on Cafe Mocha Radio!
*This weekend, we’re talking women, power and how to keep it! From Michelle Obama to Hillary Clinton. I’ll be taking Soft Power to the airwaves! I’ll break down how to reclaim your feminine power and use it to catapult your life! Tune in by going to www.cafemocharadio.com for show cities and times. Known as the ‘Man […]
Meet Me at the Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion!
*I’m excited to announce that I’ll be bringing some “soft power” to this year’s Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion! Check out the details and if you’re in Orlando, meet me there! African Pride Presents: Define Your Pretty Saturday, September 3 Expo Stage 2:30p – 3:15p Hosted by Deya Smith Featured panelists include: * Wendy Raquel […]
VIDEO: Get Inspired! Deya Speaks at the 2016 Miss Black USA Pageant
Deya gives some words of wisdom to the young women of the 2016 Miss Black USA Pageant. Tonille Watkis, 2016 Miss Black USA Known as the ‘Man Whisperer’, Deya “Direct” Smith used her soft power to meet her boo-thang and now future husband. A veteran producer on the syndicated Tom Joyner Morning show, Deya is […]
Girl, Shut Up! Give Your Mouth Muscles a Rest
*The Bible says that the tongue has the power of life and death. Our words can make or break an important moment, a relationship or even a career. How strong is your mouth muscle? Are you using it for good or for bad? Learn how to use the power of your words to give life to […]
#DeyaDoesEssence! Meet Me in the Big Easy!
*I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be in New Orleans this 4th of July weekend at the legendary Essence Festival, debuting my new book, “Soft is the New Power: Embracing Your Feminine Edge to Win in Love & Life”! Meet me at the Ernest Morial Convention Center on Sunday, July 3 at 4 p.m. We […]
Hello! Femininity is Fabulous!
*As a young girl growing up in New Haven, I was anything but girly. I was labeled as too grown, too fast, too bold, too talkative, just too many things; but soft and pink, not so much, more like red and rough. I didn’t seem to fit into any of the “nice and neat” categories […]
Prince’s Soft Sexy Power
*Today, June 7, is the Purple One’s birthday, the first one since Prince passed away and I’m still in shock. Many are still celebrating his life and amazing legacy he left to not just R&B and Pop music, but to the entire art of music. This blog may be a little late, but it’s NEVER […]
3 Real Life Lessons from Tamar Braxton and Being #TeamTooMuch
The news is still buzzing, so many rumors including if the fired Tamar Braxton was #Teamtoomuch on the hit talk show “The Real.” Yes, we love a little drama, the hashtags, a little “bonquisha” aka ghetto girl and keeping it real and raw like some good hip hop and R& B every now and again. […]
5 Ways that Soft is #Boss
*For strong, independent women today, being “soft” is seen as a negative characteristic. But from my experience in my career and love life, nothing can be farther from the truth. Regardless of how many times my heart has been broken, somehow it remains resilient and I am still excited about life. I am pumped about fulfilling […]
VIDEO: Deya Gets Direct With Denise Boutte on the Fantastic Voyage ’16
*Take a sneak peek into Deya’s Soft Power discussion as she talks with a panel of powerful women, including actress Denise Boutte, about vulnerability on the 2016 Fantastic Voyage. Pre-order your copy of “Soft is the New Power: Embracing Your Feminine Edge to Win in Love & Life. Best Selling Author, Producer and Relationship Expert […]
Deya Gets Direct with Jewel Tankard of Bravo’s ‘Thicker Than Water’ (LISTEN)
*Deya gets direct with Jewel Tankard, star of Bravo’s “Thicker Than Water”. Check out part one of their heart-to-heart on the new season, overcoming disappointment and how to use “soft power” to keep your man happy. Plus, if you want to know the secrets to taking your love life to the next level, sign up […]
