Media

Welcome to The Direction Diva Media Page. Below you’ll find a collection of information to assist you in planning events, interviews and media inquiries for Judy. Click here to book Judy as a speaker , download her media kit or email Judy to inquire about media interviews and panelist appearances at JudyDavis@theDirectionDiva.com.

A sought after expert, speaker and author,  Judy is frequently quoted by the press about the challenges facing families today. She is known for her ability to address challenges facing military families and small business owners and provides solutions that work. Known as a military lifestyle and teen suicide prevention expert Judy brings a raw and real voice to those she touches.

She speaks to, writes for, and educates the military and small business communities on various topics and share her expertise to support others as they move through the emotional challenges they face. Judy provides resources, tips, tools and information and has been featured and supported by various organizations, brands and companies. Here is a small sample:

Quick Reference

Short Bio

Judy Davis, the Direction Diva is a motivational speaker, published author and lifestyle blogger, as well as military life and Teen Suicide Prevention Expert. Co-founder of DASIUM, Judy’s books Right Side Up , Warning Signs: Is Your Teen at Risk  and the essay “My Son’s Battle” in Stories Around the Table are go to resources for families. A military spouse and successful entrepreneur herself, Judy is known to reveal the unspoken truths of military and small business life and provides action oriented solutions to individuals and families across the nation. Her websites are filled with tips, inspiration and resources for those looking for direction. To connect with Judy, read her blog or obtain information about her speaking topics and programs visit: http://archive.thedirectiondiva.com

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 TV/Radio Introduction

Known by military spouses around the world as The Direction Diva, Judy Davis is a motivational speaker, author, lifestyle blogger as well as military life and teen suicide prevention expert. Co-founder of DASIUM, Judy’s books Right Side Up  and Warning Signs: Is Your Teen at Risk are go to resources for families and her websites are filled with tips, inspiration and resources for those looking for direction. Judy is an active duty military spouse and you can connect with her at TheDirectionDiva.com

For Judy’s most requested seminars and keynotes click HERE

General Discussion Topics

• Right Side Up: Finding Your Way Thru Military life
• Challenges of Military Life including but not limited to: Dealing with Change, Calming Chaos, Stress Relief, Life Balance, Parenting, Relationships, Military life,
• The Effects of mental/behavioral health challenges on families
• Warning Signs: Is Your Teen At Risk for Depression, Addiction and Suicide? (see also DASIUM)
• Military families in Crisis: reduced resources/support programs and how it’s affecting our community
• Small business Solutions: Networking, Balancing Entrepreneurship and The Family, Overcoming the Challenges of starting, building and growing a business.

Judy is versed in a wide variety of issues affecting families (both military and civilian)  and would be happy to share her expertise on air, at an event or in writing. If you don’t see your particular area of focus listed here please don’t hesitate to contact her via email. 

Judy’s Recent highlights (partial list): 

• Recipient of 2016 Dove Real Beauty Award (May 2016)
• Keynote Speaker at 3rd Annual Dove Real Beauty “Women of the Military” Luncheon (May 2016)
• Guest on the Bruce and Blanquita Show on NoBull Radio (April 2016) Listen
• Keynote Speaker at University of Michigan. Delivered Warning Signs: Are You or A Friend At Risk?  hosted by Delta Gamma at their Ethics & Values Event (March 2016)
• Featured presenter at Oakland Schools for suicide prevention. (March 2016)
• Featured Speaker for Military Spouse Wellness Summit: Invest in Yourself (Oct 2015)
• Keynote Speaker at Camp Lejeune Wounded Warrior Family Programs (Oct 2015)
• Featured presenter at USAA DigitalMilEx: Rejuvenation Under Stress for the Military/Veteran Entrepreneur (Sep 2015)
• Keynote Speaker at Texas Tech University Suicide Prevention Week Student Event “Are You or A Friend at Risk” (Sep 2015)
• Keynote Speaker at Texas Tech University Suicide Prevention Week Faculty Seminar “Warning Signs of a Student at Risk” (Sep 2015)
• Parenting Seminar at Vance AFB Is your teen at risk? (Aug 2015)
• Keynote Speaker at Vance AFB – Military Spouse Empowerment Event: Kevlar Couples: Bulletproof For A Happy Military Marriage” (Aug 2015)
• Guest Host for Army Wife Talk Radio (Aug 2015)
• Expert on Military Network Radio – Military teen suicide risk & prevention (Sep 2015)
• Guest on Parent Nation Radio (March 2015) Signs of Teen Depression
• Release of Warning Signs: Is Your Teen At Risk? (LivingThruCrisis.com)
• US News & World Report interview for Veterans Day 2014
• Invited Guest of the 2014 USAA Influencers Social Exchange
• Sept 1, 2014 – Release of my first book “Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down”
• Oct 1, 2014 – Release of Stories Around The Table: Laughter, Wisdom & Strength in Military Life
• NexGen Milspouse Interview for Right Side Up Release
• Radio Guest Military Mom Talk Radio with Sandra Beck (Sept 2014 & Nov 2014)
• Featured Article in Stars & Stripes Right Side Up Takes Effort
• Panelist & Facilitator for MOAA 2014 Warrior Family Symposium (Sept 2014)
• Consultant for UC-Denver RAMP study
• Keynote speaker for Pikes Peak Christian Military Spouse Appreciation Day April 2014
• Honored as the 2013 & 2014 Fort Carson Military Spouse of the Year
• Guest/Consultant for SpouseLink Summit (Division of AAFMAA)
• Feature Story in Feb 2, 2014 Colorado Springs Gazette
• Radio Guest on Semper Feisty Radio February 2014
• Brand Ambassador to the military community for Verizon Wireless
• Spouse Retreat Keynote Speaker & Trainer for the 3/75 Ranger Regiment:Fort Benning GA Nov’ 2013
• Feature Columnist for Womens Edition Magazine COS : Nov ’13
• Voiceover for Radio Commercial created for TroopSwap in Colorado Springs CO. Listen to the ad for Troop Swap HERE 
• Radio Guest Changing Direction w/Michele Rosenthal: , Military Kids: Ordinary Kids + Extraordinary Challenges on Rockstar Radio,  Army Wife Talk Radio, Semper Fiesty Radio, Heart Filled Holidays Radio and more.
• Video Interview with Military Families Count: Addressing PTSD in the Military Family
• Feature story in Royal Oak Daily Tribune Feb 2013: Berkley Grad Up For Army Spouse of The Year
• Interview: Change is Coming for US Air Force 2013 Deployment  publication for ameriforce.net
• Military Spouse Blogger for Milblogging.com
• Feature story on Military.com (Is Your Military Teen At Risk)
• Guest Blogger/Contributor for various military spouse blogs/newsletters including:  NexGen Mil Spouses, MilSpouseBloggers.com, Rational-Optimism OneWorld,  Spouselink.org/aafmaa.com, MachoSpouse, Military.com, SpouseBuzz, Hearts of Valor and more.
• Recognized as a 2012 Top 25 Military Moms Bloggers
• Awarded the “Top 50 Best Work At Home Blogs 2012”
• Smart Money Magazine March 2012
• Speaker/Trainer for Loving Through It (Deployment support seminar)
• Panel Expert for Michigan Women’s Marketplace
• Michigan Womens Forum Panelist
• Guest on the Dr. Laura Berman Show on Oprah Radio – Topic: Being a military spouse