Dr. Shenetta Malkia-Sapp has built a remarkable career at the intersection of business, entertainment, leadership, and empowerment advocacy. As the Founder & CEO of Malkia Relations, she merges these worlds to fulfill one purpose: equipping people, brands, and creative projects to seize the opportunities they aspire to achieve. Her approach is both strategic and personal; Dr. Shenetta envisions the future, recognizes the potential, formulates the plan, and drives it to fruition. While her work may evolve, her commitment to excellence remains steadfast. At the core of Dr. Shenetta's journey is a dedication to being teachable, continually evolving, and relentlessly creating. Grounded in faith and inspired by life, she believes that true success obliges one to create a broader impact. This commitment to service inspired her to establish Empowerment Essence, a Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to bullying and suicide prevention, as well as supporting youth, young adults, survivors, and families impacted by these issues. Her advocacy is deeply personal; as a suicide-attempt survivor and a former Commissioner on the Maryland Governor's Commission on Suicide Prevention, Dr. Shenetta leverages her experiences, leadership, and voice to champion prevention, empowerment advocacy, and hope. When she’s not developing production services or working on creative projects within the entertainment industry, her dedication to empowering others remains a vital aspect of her identity. Learn more about Empowerment Essence at EmpowermentEssence.org.

I have spent much of my life moving between rooms—business rooms, production sets, stages, boardrooms, classrooms and creative spaces.
What I learned is that getting into the room is only part of the journey.
You have to know who you are when you arrive.
You have to understand what you bring.
And you have to be prepared when opportunity meets you there.
That belief became the foundation of Malkia Relations.
You Belong in the Room™ is more than a tagline. It is a reminder that your vision deserves preparation, your talent deserves positioning and your presence should reflect where you are going.
— Dr. Malkia
Every room has been part of the journey. From entrepreneurship and leadership to entertainment, pageantry, advocacy, and production services, Dr. Shenetta's experiences have shaped the way she prepares others to pursue their own creative projects and opportunities. Her journey to the International Ms. USA stage in 2021 reflects the same empowerment advocacy philosophy she brings to Malkia Relations today: preparation creates confidence, presence creates connection, and you should never stop becoming who you are meant to be as an entrepreneur and strategist. You Belong in the Room™