Personal Life Coach
Meet Deya Smith-Taylor, aka "Deya Direct"—
a Therapeutic Life Coach, and host of The SuperpowerHer Podcast.
With a heart for helping people heal and thrive, Deya blends faith, clinical training, and real-life experience to guide adolescents and adults through anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and major life transitions.
She is certified in Emotional Intelligence and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused approaches,
equipping her with proven tools to support healing and transformation.
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A former Miss Black USA and award-winning producer, Deya understands the power of resilience and turning pain into purpose. Whether through counseling, coaching, or her books like
You're Successful, But Are You OK?
she creates safe spaces rooted in strength, compassion, and growth.
Her passion is helping you reconnect with your inner power, embrace your worth, and step into the life you were created to live.
NEW OFFERINGS:
‣ Group Coaching
‣ Accepting 1:1 Coaching Clients Now
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— be the first to reserve your spot!
Step into a safe space designed for healing, resilience, and growth.
PERSONAL LIFE COACHING SERVICES
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
THE Influencer
“I love your questions! They are not typical. No one ever asks me the things that you do. You’re dope and your personality is too!” – R&B Sensation, Brandy Norwood
“Sweet, sassy, smart and sophisticated. Deya “Direct” Smith has it all! She’s one of the best in the business.” – Lamman Rucker (Actor, Educator, Entrepreneur)
“Deya has a unique and creative brand of inspiration and knows how to captivate her audience. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing her change the lives of young woman internationally. Now it is your turn to experience Deya Direct!”
– Karen Arrington, Founder and CEO, Miss Black USA, Inc.
THE Coach
What can I say to describe this woman? I am a person who has a wealth of experience and knowledge but sometimes you just get in a rut. In those moments, you need someone who can give you sound and wise counsel without judgment and remind you of all those little pieces of wisdom you share with everyone else. Deya is straight forward and empathetic and still keeping you focused. She can hear what you are going through and ask the right questions to pull you through it. It's like talking to a girlfriend but completely therapeutic! She is my go-to and everyone should experience vulnerable, trusted, and open guidance. She is highly recommended, in my book! -- L.K., Client
I've had 2 coaching sessions with Deya Direct so far and both have been extremely helpful in the work I'm doing to deal with current relationship issues. She has a really great knack for drawing me out and getting me to a place where I can assess how I'm self-sabotaging. I'm looking forward to continuing the work and would recommend her to anyone seeking coaching.
--D.H., Client
THE Motivator
Deya Direct truly has a calling for helping women help themselves! In true "girlfriend" fashion, she reminds you of the value that you bring to the table and how you should approach dealing with the VIPs in your life. Be it your boss or your boo, you'll be reassured of what to do. Thank you for living your purpose and for helping me and others to do so as well.
--T.A., Client
