Dove Bennett is a force to be reckoned with. While transparent about dealing with homelessness, childhood abuse, mental health, and domestic violence, Dove is far from a victim and should definitely not be underestimated. Dove is an award-winning author, United States Army Veteran and the Founder and CEO of Dynasty Solutions, a boutique marketing and public relations firm. Throughout her years as a business owner, partner, and CEO, Dove has developed a key understanding of what it takes to succeed in business. She is also the host of the award-nominated podcast and Editor-In-Chief of the newly launched magazine, Dynasty Evolution. Dove has spoken at dozens of conferences around the country and is a strong advocate for mental health, entrepreneurship and the epidemic of homelessness.
The LA resident is a self-proclaimed mompreneur and has served in various leadership, community and mentorship roles. Dove’s mission is to inspire and empower growth in entrepreneurs. Dove is witty, clever, creative, and brings understanding, communication, and organization to every project that she is involved in. Learn more about Dove below.
Fancy: How would you describe your swagher? What makes Dove, Dove?
Dove: I am actually still figuring out what makes Dove, Dove, but one thing that I am in the process of perfecting is being unapologetically…me. I am no longer hiding my flaws and imperfections but I am instead embracing them. I am no longer shrinking myself to make those around me feel more comfortable. I am doing what Dove wants to do without feeling bad about it. Business concepts aside, one other goal that I have in life is to find all the young girls like me, the young girls who feel worthless and like they aren’t loved and don’t belong. I want to find each and every one of them and show them that the only opinion that has to matter is their own. I have survived three suicide attempts but not everyone is that lucky or that blessed. I want to reach them at a young age in hopes of helping them to not have to endure a lot of the pain that I endured.
Fancy: How long were you in the army?
Dove: I served in the United States Army for three years.
Fancy: What sparked your interest in media?
Dove: I honestly had no intention of getting into media until I was already doing it. I went viral from a book excerpt from my autobiography and more and more people started turning to me for my opinion and to show support. It showed me that I did have something of value that could help others and I wanted to be able to put that out there as much as possible.
Fancy: So tell us more about Dynasty Solutions and what type of services you all offer.
Dove: Dynasty Solutions is a boutique marketing and public relations firm. We offer marketing, PR and social media management to small and medium businesses so that they are seen by the right people, in the right way and at the right time. We pride ourselves on our ability to get our clients directly in front of their target audience so that they can reach their business goals.
Fancy: I noticed you host Distress Signal Podcast with your partner. What is it like working so closely together?
Dove: Lol, well he is not my partner, just a close friend, though we do get that a lot. The show just recently relaunched though and I am now the only host of Distress Signal Podcast.
Fancy: Your publication Dynasty Evolution Magazine was recently launched. What can readers expect from it and what was the inspiration behind it?
Dove: The motivation behind Dynasty Evolution Magazine- so funny story… When I was a child, I was obsessed with running a magazine. I actually used to staple notebook paper together and create articles and things and take it to school for all of my friends to read. Well as I got older, I was told by everyone that starting a magazine was a waste of time, that magazines were becoming obsolete because of the internet and that no one would be turning to print to get their news anymore. Feeling defeated, I gave up on my dream of running a magazine. Well when I started my mental health journey, I decided that I deserved to be able to follow whatever passions I have, regardless of the opinions of others.
Dynasty Evolution Magazine focuses mainly on businesses and entrepreneurs, but we also include articles on lifestyle, relationships, and beauty. Achea Redd, the wife of ex-Olympian and all-star NBA player Michael Redd, will be gracing the cover of our first issue to talk about her book and her non-profit, and Arlan Hamilton, Founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital will be gracing the cover of our second issue.
Fancy: You’ve endured several hardships in your past. What keeps you motivated and moving forward?
Dove: To be honest, I hadn’t realized that I’d had a tough life until recently. I was physically and mentally abused as a child, and after leaving home, I was pretty much done the same way by everyone else that I came across. I was a shell of a person just going through the steps of life on autopilot. It hadn’t occurred to me that the constant pain and struggle that I had been living in wasn’t normal and it definitely wasn’t the only way to live life. Now that I am aware, it’s so much easier to go through life, because I’ve been through so much and survived. Now any obstacle that I face kind of pales in comparison to what I’ve been through and what I’ve overcome.
Fancy: How do you practice self-care?
Dove: For self-care, I get a lot of alone time. People’s energy, whether good or bad, is contagious and the best way to make sure that my thoughts are in order and aren’t manipulated by others, is to spend a lot of time with my thoughts and talking to myself. I also enjoy exercising, listening to music, and the occasional glass of wine.
Fancy: Do you have any upcoming events or projects that you care to share?
Dove: I am always working on something new. I will be releasing my new book, “Beauty in Business; Designed for the SheEO in You†in March. If you are a female and you are striving for greatness in your business or career, then you need to read this book. I am also a delegate for the Women Business Leaders and Entrepreneur Pageant which I will be competing for the crown in September.
Connect with Dove and Dynasty Solutions, LLC below.
Website: www.dovebennettspeaks.com
Business Website: www.dynastysolutionsllc.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dovebennettspeaks
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dovebennettspeaks
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dove-bennett-b553b9189/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCq2mb9wHqkaQxzTHHVT0AkA?view_as=subscriber
