Woman of the Week ~ Daphne V. Smith

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name: Daphne V. Smith

My Current Job/Company: Speaker, Author, Wave Maker, and Truth Teller through Daphne V. Smith

My Work: I work with high achieving women ready to breakthrough the mask of perfection in order to recall their dreams, reclaim their dignity, and realize their destiny.

My Passion: Encouraging women to realize their innate potential and own their gifts

My Family: Husband of more than 30 years, David. Three grown amazing humans- daughter, Erica; son, Connor; daughter-in-love, Alexis

My Hero or Heroes: Specifically, my maternal grandmother who graduated from college at age 69; generally, victors and over comers of all kinds

My Escape: Reading, especially in the sunshine

My Pet Peeve: Martyrs, victims and secrets

My Indulgence: Dark chocolate and the occasional reality show

My Roots: Proud Texan from family committed, hard working, stubborn, faithful parents and grandparents

My Future: I believe if I’m still breathin’, it’s for a reason. As a life-long learner, I plan to keep growing.

My Favorite Quote: From Marianne Williamson’s Our Deepest Fear, “it is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.”

My Accessory: A quality handbag

My Advice to Young Women: Seek whose you are and who you are, up until now the world has tried to mold you, seek your authentic self

How I Balance it All: I believe in harmony over balance. Knowing my values and priorities allows me to adapt and achieve.