July 18, 2018 -- Heights High alumnus Donovan Boyd, Sr. ('03) was recently interviewed by BE Modern Man, a franchise of Black Enterprise, for their web publication.

 

Nicknamed "The Brand Whisperer," Boyd, Sr. is a marketing coach, brand consultant, and the author of The Brand Playbook and Clock Management.

 

 

What does being one of the BE Modern Man 100 Honorees mean to you?

This is an amazing honor for me because I have followed the brand for a long time and I understand the company I am in. This honor lets me know that my work is not going unnoticed and that I must continue my mission because the best is yet to come.

What are you doing as a BEMM to help support black male achievement now or in the future?

I work closely with the local school districts in developing young entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools necessary in starting their own businesses.

What are some examples of how you turned struggle into success?

I mostly struggled with working in corporate America and not fitting the mold of what the ideal candidate looks like to become an executive. After countless disappointments, I decided to take power of my life and work to build my brand as an entrepreneur, business educator, and author.

What is your “Extraordinary Impact?”

My extraordinary impact is that I strive every day to be an example for my children as well as the young adults in my community that despite your circumstances you can achieve great things in this world. My daily mission is to embrace that I am an “AND” being, I work hard to be a great human all while being a father, and husband, and business owner, and coach, and author, and educator, and mentor.