Affectionately known as "Deya Direct!" -- Amazon #1 bestseller Deya Smith is an author of three books: "Touch Yourself, 30 Ways to Boldly Live, Love and Let Go," "Failure is Fuel," and now "Soft is the New Power: Embracing Your Femininity to Win in Love & Life." Deya is Lead Content Producer for the Award-winning, nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS), which she has produced for over8 years, reaching an 8+ million audience daily; a former Miss Black USA and a creator of "The Man Whisperer Series" which is a multimedia panel and course that teaches women the art of connecting to a man's heart. As an active participant in her community, and the creator of the social media community Fly and Fabulous Women of Purpose, Deya has served as a spokesperson and advocate for multiple HIV/AIDS programs such as: The American Red Cross HIV/AIDS Program, The National Minority AIDS Council and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. As a personality and veteran producer, her interviewing style and keen ability to create a safe space for even A-list celebrities to openly share, has garnered her the title of 'The Go-to-Girlfriend'. Her audience appreciates how she is able to address the heart of the matter in an empathetic and entertaining way. Known for her direct and provocative communication style, Deya has offered guest commentary on FOX News, America's Black Forum, NBC News Washington D.C., News One Now with Roland Martin on TV One, The Exhale Show on Aspire TV, HelloBeautiful.com, 100.3 The Beat. As a speaker, Deya has appeared at many universities including UCONN, Yale, Quinnipiac College, Hampton, North Carolina A&T and Florida A&M University. She has also been a frequent panelist and moderator for events including: The Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise, TD Jakes' MegaFest, and more. In her recent title "Soft is the new Power", Deya shows readers how to tap into their God-given authority, intuition and femininity to experience the ultimate success in love and life. Originally from New Haven, CT., Deya is a graduate of Howard University with a BFA in Theatre. Deya now resides in Dallas, TX and is engaged to be married. Her third book "Soft is the New Power" is available for pre-orders now. For more information go to www.Deyadirect.net