Courageous Conversations

Creating A Culture of Female Empowerment in a Male-Dominated Industry with De’Jovia Davis


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Welcome to today’s Courageous Conversation! Today, Amy is joined by De’Jovia Davis, the dynamic Director of Basketball Operations at Kent State University. Alongside this demanding role, she is diligently working to complete her Master’s in Sport Administration, set to graduate this coming fall. Together, Amy and Jovi dive into the crucial topic of female empowerment in male-dominated industries.

Jovi shares her inspiring journey from her roots in Georgia to her current leadership role in collegiate sports, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she has experienced along the way. She offers encouragement to young women seeking to navigate and succeed in environments traditionally dominated by men, emphasizing the importance of mindset, mentorship, and collaboration.

Key things to listen for:

  • Overcoming imposter syndrome with strategies to combat self-doubt and build confidence

  • How forming personal connections with colleagues can reduce intimidation in seeking to assert yourself

  • Discover the value of storytelling and learning from others’ journeys

Remember, everyone has to start somewhere. 

Falling in love with the journey of getting to where you want to be is what’s going to help you succeed.

 

Connect with De’Jovia HERE!

Instagram: @dejoviadavis_

TikTok: @lifewithjovii

 

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