“We have to travel outside of our comfort zone to be able to expand our mind, that is where true creativity lives ,” Says Elle Davis

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.Episode 98:Guest Name:  Elle Davis Guest Business:  The Ellevate GroupSummary StyleEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, LaTrice "Elle" Davis shares her journey as a seasoned non-profit leader with nearly 25 years of experience in leadership development, program design, and strategic partnership building. As the Founder and Chief Elevation Officer of The Ellevate Group, LLC, Elle empowers youth-serving organizations and has helped secure over $20 million in grants for clients like Phalanx Family Services and Polished Pebbles.Elle reflects on her childhood, describing the support from her parents, which helped her attend Whitney Young High School in Chicago. She later pursued higher education at Creighton University, where her passion for diversity and inclusion grew. Despite her entrepreneurial success, Elle admits she had no exposure to entrepreneurship growing up.Elle also shares the inspiration behind her book, ‘The Art of the Bounce Back.’ It came from a series of social media livestreams she started as a personal challenge to process her grief after her husband's passing. The livestreams, where she shared strategies for resilience, were later transcribed into a guide for navigating life’s challenges.Throughout the episode, Elle shares invaluable lessons from her personal and professional journey, highlighting the importance of embracing both triumphs and struggles. She offers practical advice on leveraging her 20 years of nonprofit experience, integrating AI into business operations, and fostering creativity within a brand. She also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of The Ellevate Group and how her story of resilience aligns with her company’s mission.If you're an entrepreneur looking to infuse creativity and innovation into your brand, this episode is for you!Don’t Forget your copy of ‘The Art of the Bounce Back’ .IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What was Elle like as a child Whats was her first exposure to entrepreneurship? What was the inspiration behind her new book ‘ The Art of the Bounce Back’BBM Brag Moment Why do Black Businesses matter?What brings Elle joy?Stream and download the Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!Connect with Elle Davis :Connect with them via Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldavismsw/ Connect with them via Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/stories/elledavisspeaks/ or https://www.instagram.com/theellevategroup/  Connect with them via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theellevategroupSupport the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter