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Alexis J. Smith,
Operations & Impact Strategist

Founder, Safe Space Strategies, LLC

Creator of the S.O.W. Method™

If you’re carrying something with purpose, I’m listening.

If you’re ready to build something sustainable with the kind of strategic partnership that brings clarity, structure, and relief - I’m here to help make it real.​​

I'm Alexis J. Smith, a child of God living this human experience for the first time, a mother, a strategist, coach, and trusted partner to founders, family-led teams, and nonprofit leaders who are holding big visions and doing heavy lifting. I bring over two decades of experience in strategic planning, systems thinking, and communications that center both people and purpose

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In 2010, I was quoted in Forbes Woman in response to the question: Does motherhood decrease happiness? At the time, I was parenting three young daughters while launching/running my business; beginning of a journey I now understand as "legacy-building". Today, those same three daughters reflect the very heart of that legacy and are still my biggest reason "why".

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My eldest, who was just eleven then, is now a graduate student who completed her undergraduate studies early and with honors. My middle daughter, then six and full of commentary and questions, is now a multi-talented musician exploring the healing power of plants through community herbalism and leading her own wellness workshops. And the youngest, who was only five at the time, has grown into a dynamic food and farming entrepreneur, leading both a baking business and a growing passion for agriculture. Watching them step into their own callings and experiencing that they still "want me" has shaped not only how I "mother" and how I move, but also how I lead.

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That same spirit of legacy also lives on through Evelyn's Vanity, a wellness product line I launched to honor my grandmother’s grace, rooted wisdom, and self-care priorities. What began as a personal offering has evolved into a business and a life-style brand that supports healing, beauty, and intention one handcrafted product at a time.​

 

I founded Safe Space Strategies to help others move from scattered to strategic, from overwhelmed to organized with clarity, care, and capacity in mind. â€‹Whether I'm guiding justice-rooted efforts, supporting regional movements, or helping leaders bring their programs to life, I strive to meet the moment and make the work feel possible.​

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Read more on our legacy in action.

Through my signature framework, The S.O.W. Method™, I help clients build:

  • Strategy that aligns with vision and values

  • Operations that support sustainability and impact

  • Wellbeing that honors the humanity behind the mission

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Clients regularly highlight my ability to:

  • Co-create strategies that match both mission and capacity

  • Facilitate systems thinking without losing sight of the people doing the work

  • Introduce smart tools

  • Serve as a steady, behind-the-scenes partner in implementation and sustainability
     

Over the years, I’ve learned that I love supporting:

  • Intergenerational legacy projects

  • Family-run businesses

  • Nonprofits building mission-ready systems

  • Visionaries who are finally ready to build what they see
     

My clients describe me as:

  • "Divinely timed, detail-oriented, and deeply empowering"

  • "A visionary and thought leader"

  • "Warm, caring, and willing to help set realistic standards for graceful growth"
     

I'm a woman of faith, a mother of three, and a systems thinker who believes your calling shouldn't drain you. I reject the hustle-for-worthiness mindset and believe your legacy can be built with clarity, structure, and sustainable action.

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If you're carrying something with purpose, I'm listening. If you're ready to build something meaningful and lasting, I’m here to help you make it real.

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"For me, faith and learning go hand in hand...

and the best way to learn has been through trial, error, and trust."​

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(Chef) Rayven Smith,

Food Entrepreneur 

Youth Facilitator | Co-Strategist |

Culinary and Agricultural Creative

Hi, I’m Rayven Smith—a young Black woman who loves to cook, bake, and walk out the calling God has placed on my life.​

I knew by my sophomore year of high school that I wanted to follow my heart and become a chef. So I made a bold choice: I transferred from a traditional public school to an online high school for the arts to pursue that dream more intentionally.​

​​I’m following God through every part of this journey, and I know He’s asking me to be brave. That includes showing up, trying again, and sharing what I’ve learned—through food, through conversation, and through service.

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I’m proud to work with my family as part of Safe Space Strategies, where we believe in building solutions that are rooted in faith, family, and purpose. SSS is more than a business—it’s where intergenerational strategies are born and where I’ve been able to grow into leadership. As a Co-Strategist and Youth Facilitator, I contribute ideas, create space for young voices, and support initiatives that serve families and communities across generations.

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My work also supports the evolution of Good Trouble Collaborators, where we uplift creative and community-centered leadership. I help shape programming that centers wellness, food equity, youth voice, and legacy-building. Whether I’m helping plan a strategy session or cooking for an event, I bring my whole self to the table—faith, creativity, and all.

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I’m still growing. Still learning. Still saying yes to the process. And I’m grateful to be doing it with my family, for my community, and through God’s guidance.

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I look forward to working with you.

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