The Bahamas Women of Impact Awards Gala

April Holt Smith is an award winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, media powerhouse, and talk show host driven by a divine passion to empower women and ignite transformation across the globe. As the visionary founder of Walking Into Your Purpose Women Empowerment, she has been creating life changing platforms since 2015 that inspire women to break barriers, build meaningful connections, and boldly walk in their God given purpose.

Her influence expands through April Smith Media, Butterfly Cosmetics available on Walmart.com, and the April Smith Television Network on Roku. Launched in 2022 and set to fully go live in June 2026, the network reaches more than 20 million homes worldwide. Through her growing media platform, April amplifies powerful voices, highlights transformational stories, and produces content that inspires audiences to rise, lead, and evolve.

April is also the dynamic host of The April Smith Show, where she interviews influential leaders, changemakers, and trailblazers who are making an impact in their communities and around the world. Through meaningful conversations and powerful storytelling, the show shines a spotlight on purpose, leadership, and the journeys that shape extraordinary lives.

A recipient of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024, April is recognized for her excellence in media, branding, and women’s empowerment. She is a highly sought after speaker, mentor, and visionary leader whose work continues to influence audiences internationally. Her production credits include commercials for BahamasAir, Fountain Bay Resort, Embrace Resort, Grand Lucayan, Hotel 1829 in St Thomas USVI, and Coyaba Beach Resort in Grenada. Her work supports Caribbean tourism, elevates global storytelling, and contributes to economic visibility throughout the region. She also serves as a proud brand ambassador for Courtyard by Marriott Nassau Bahamas, Pirates Cove Zipline and Waterpark in Grand Bahama, and The Bush Garden Seafood and Steakhouse.

As an author, April has inspired readers around the world through impactful titles including Walking Into Your Purpose, Unlocking Your Purpose to Live Your Best Life A 31 Day Journal, Unapologetically Me Embracing Authenticity and Empowering Women, and Girl You Are Enough. Her books encourage readers to embrace their identity, strengthen their faith, and pursue their purpose with confidence.

Born in Buena Vista, Georgia, April is a devoted mother of three and a loving grandmother to one granddaughter. Her unwavering faith, resilience, and passion for uplifting others continue to fuel her mission to create a world where women rise above every obstacle, walk boldly in their purpose, and leave a lasting legacy that transforms generations.

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