Episode 13: Naydea Davis: Building a Sustainable Career

What’s This Episode About?

How do you build longevity and pursue purpose in a fast-paced career? From starting out as an Executive Assistant to becoming the Senior Director of Creative Production for REVOLT.TV, Naydea Davis shares her incredible journey of growth, grit and grace, that’s sure to inspire you to leverage on your experiences and build the capacity you need for greatness!

The culmination of hard work, discipline, faith and resiliency describes the professional path of Naydea Davis. After graduating from Full Sail University with a degree in Entertainment Business, the Inglewood native began what has become a decorated 15-year career in multimedia production.

Davis started her career in Talent Relations and Live Production quickly establishing a track record of success that led her transition in Television and Film. Her production experience spans across leading entertainment and media networks such as MTV, BET, and ABC Networks. In 2013, Davis played an integral role in the historic launch of REVOLT Media & TV, the music cable network founded by Hip Hop mogul Sean ”Diddy” Combs, serving as Executive Assistant to SVP of Production.

Now, as the Sr. Director of Creative Production for REVOLT, Davis oversees all facets of production for REVOLT’s award-winning brand agency. Her dynamic skill set, experience and proven ability to be a reliable problem-solver had positioned Naydea to successfully launch notable partnerships with a roster of Fortune 500 companies such as Frito Lay, Nike, T-Mobile. Lexus, ATT&T and McDonald’s. Under her leadership, the REVOLT and Adidas “Sneakin’in with Druski” series focused on sustainability won the 2021 Silver Award for marketing effectiveness in online advertising at the 2021 Summit International Awards.

In 2014, Naydea launched the NDDM Agency, utilizing her world-class experience in production management, talent relations, and live events to assist companies in producing large-scale production across categories.

Learn more about her journey on Linkedin and Instagram: and be prepared to catch Naydea singing gospel music (sometimes off-key) in her living room while rocking the hottest sneakers.

In this episode, Brittney and Naydea discuss:

What it REALLY means to “Build your Circle” and the power of sustaining connections
The role of empathy and emotional intelligence in life and business
Identifying your key needs as a guide to purpose
The value of mentorship and versatility in career growth, while positioning yourself to be invaluable in the workplace
Understanding capacity and effectively balancing the demands placed on your time

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Memorable Quotes

“I believe my steps are ordered by God, and that struggle is not always tied to success.” - Naydea Davis
“In order to fall into a life of alignment, it’s important to know your needs, and stability is a very core need.” - Brittney King Brock
“My longevity came from being needed and really effective at my job, and not just in my specific department, but I was an aid to every department that was in REVOLT.” - Naydea Davis
“None of us are superhuman- we all have a certain amount of energy that we can give to things, and it's about figuring out what your level of capacity is, in different seasons of your life.” - Brittney King Brock
“If you’re in a field and want to grow really knowledgeable, do your research… after you've done your research, get with the people that are on your level or a step above.” - Naydea Davis