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BIO

Military veteran and media entrepreneur Dez leverages 5+ years of professional sports experience and 8+ years of community advocacy to build innovative content platforms at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and empowerment. As the Chief Executive Officer of Pretty Girls Media and Executive Director of the Savannah Sea Girls Professional Dance Team, she has created a multi-brand media empire including Pretty Girls Love Sports, Locker Talk Podcast and Radio Show, and Pretty Spectacular Football Show. Her professional sports background spans major franchises from being a professional cheerleader to a marketing and event staff member including the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Flyers, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta Hawks. While her NYU x Yellowbrick Global Sports Management certification demonstrates her commitment to industry excellence.

Aside from sports Dez has worked with other major organizations like Harley- Davidson Inc, and Mrs. Barnes Playhouse Day Care Centers and Hair care products. As a Brand Ambassador Dez has mastered the art of authentic audience engagement and brand storytelling across diverse demographics. The combined experience has given her invaluable insights into content creation, community building, and converting brand awareness into measurable audience loyalty. This combined experience in both representing established brands and building her own has equipped her with a rare dual perspective on brand strategy, enabling authentic connections with target audiences while driving tangible results through social media engagement, event activation, and strategic partnerships.

Currently pursuing her second Master's degree, Dez combines her military leadership background with mental health advocacy expertise to create content that resonates with diverse audiences. Her proven track record in team management, content creation, and brand development—coupled with her unique perspective as a veteran entrepreneur—positions her to drive growth and innovation in sports media, entertainment, and community engagement sectors. She's building scalable businesses while mentoring the next generation of performers and advocates.

ARTICLES


Sports Articles

Event Reviews


Blog Style Articles


MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA CASE STUDY

Videos: Reporting, Interviewing, Podcast, Content Creation

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise indicated all content to include but not limited to- videos, photos, graphics, and audio are created, edited, shoot, and written by Dez Barnes

Current & Previous Clients

MEDIA KIT

Dez Barnes Media Kit by Des’monay Barnes

DEMO REEL

Email
media@pglovesports.org