The BEAT Agency was born from the passion and lived experiences of two remarkable Black executives.

Their combined expertise, vision, and dedication serve as the foundation for this transformative agency.

Dr. Karen Sturtevant and Dr. Latanya Hughes bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the forefront, having navigated the challenges and triumphs of executive roles as Black women. Their personal journeys have shaped their understanding of the unique obstacles faced by Black executive women and organizations, fueling their unwavering commitment to effecting meaningful change.

With their leadership, The BEAT Agency is guided by a deep understanding of Black executive women's aspirations and frustrations. Driven by their own experiences, they are passionate advocates for education, equity, and empowerment within the executive landscape. Their expertise and insights inform the agency's strategies, programs, and initiatives, ensuring that they are tailored to the specific needs of Black executive women and organizations.

Dr. Karen Sturtevant and Dr. Latanya Hughes’s commitment to excellence and their determination to challenge the status quo are at the heart of the BEAT Agency's mission. Their leadership inspires a dynamic and inclusive environment where Black executive women and organizations can thrive, find support, and break down barriers.

Together, Dr. Karen Sturtevant and Dr. Latanya Hughes provide the driving force behind the BEAT Agency, propelling it forward as a beacon of empowerment, education, and advocacy for Black executive women and organizations. Their passion and dedication lay the groundwork for a transformative agency that strives to redefine success, amplify voices, and create lasting change within the executive sphere.

“At The BEAT Agency, we aim to empower and advocate for Black executive women, fostering their growth and success while embracing the rich multicultural aspects and promoting their value within organizations. Through our dedicated efforts, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable professional landscape that recognizes and harnesses the immense potential of Black executive women, driving positive change and fostering lasting diversity and leadership in any organization.”

OUR MISSION

Founded by Dr. Karen Sturtevant and Dr. Latanya Hughes, our agency is driven by a deep understanding of the unique obstacles faced by Black executive women and the immense benefits that diversity and inclusion bring to organizations.

We are committed to effecting meaningful change by providing education, equity, and empowerment within the executive landscape. Our expertise and insights inform our tailored strategies, programs, and initiatives, ensuring they address the specific needs of Black executive women and organizations.

We strive to create a dynamic and inclusive environment where Black executive women and organizations can thrive, find support, and break down barriers. By embracing the richness of different cultures and perspectives, we help organizations harness the full potential of their workforce and cultivate environments that foster innovation, creativity, and adaptability.

Through advocacy, resources, and support, we aim to redefine success, amplify voices, and create lasting change within the executive sphere. Our mission is to be a beacon of empowerment, education, and advocacy, propelling Black executive women and organizations forward and reshaping the executive landscape to embrace multiculturalism.

Join us as we work towards a future where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of organizational success, and Black executive women are celebrated, empowered, and given equal opportunities to thrive. Together, let's build a transformative agency that strengthens the multicultural aspects and value for organizations while breaking down barriers and fostering meaningful change.

To create a safe space for educated Black women to VIBE and create opportunities that DESTROY the concrete wall. 

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CORE VALUES (VIBE)

Value, Integrity, Brilliance, Excellence

The BEAT Agency is not the typical consulting or coaching agency. Our focus is not on breaking through the concrete wall. We want to destroy it so Black women have boundless opportunities! Our focus is on growth by leveraging a myriad of leadership tools.

We envision a space where Black women are loved, valued, and appreciated. The BEAT Agency is a safe space for Black women to flow, grow, and prosper. Black women are a whole VIBE and we don't need to shrink back for anyone or anything. We’re valuable and more than worth it!