WALKING INTO YOUR PURPOSE
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
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April Holt Smith
Visionary Leader | Empowerment Architect | Global Speaker
April Holt Smith is a dynamic force for transformation—a trailblazing entrepreneur, acclaimed author, and internationally recognized speaker dedicated to empowering women worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to faith, resilience, and purpose, she has inspired thousands to step boldly into their destinies.
Honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024, April has been redefining personal and professional growth since founding Walking Into Your Purpose Women Empowerment in 2015. On May 31, 2025, she will host the Walking Into Your Purpose Women Empowerment Conference in Grand Bahama, bringing together women from around the globe for a transformative experience of inspiration, leadership, and sisterhood.
April’s passion for empowerment begins early through Emerging Butterflies, her mentorship organization for girls aged 10-18, cultivating leadership, confidence, and purpose in the next generation.
As the CEO of April Smith Media, Butterfly Cosmetics, and the April Smith Television Network, she continues to break barriers. Her beauty brand, Butterfly Cosmetics, is available on Walmart, while her highly anticipated television network, launching on Roku in May 2025, will reach millions of viewers worldwide with content focused on empowerment, faith, and success.
A passionate advocate for Caribbean tourism, April has collaborated with Bahamas Air, Fountain Bay Resort, Embrace Resort, and Grand Lucayan, showcasing the islands’ beauty and culture. As a brand ambassador for Courtyard by Marriott in Nassau, she continues to champion regional tourism and economic growth.
Her literary works, including Walking Into Your Purpose and Unlocking Your Purpose to Live Your Best Life: 31-Day Journal, have empowered countless readers. In April 2025, she will release How I Became A Butterfly, a deeply personal and inspiring journey of transformation. Following this, Unapologetically Me: Embracing Authenticity and Empowering Women will continue to encourage women to embrace their true selves boldly.
A proud native of Buena Vista, GA, April is a devoted mother of three and a grandmother who leads with faith, passion, and an unshakable vision for a world where women walk boldly, fearlessly, and with divine purpose.