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AboutMeet Shanetta Davis, Wife, Mother of 4, and the Founder & Chief Experience Officer of The Davis Connect, an experiential marketing agency based in Chicago’s Southland. Coined the “Marketing Genius” by her peers and clients, Shanetta has dedicated over 15 years helping schools, companies, and organizations develop and implement marketing, branding, recruitment, and retention strategies.

Earning a Master’s degree in Marketing & International Business, Shanetta is a Board Member of South Holland Business Association, Executive Board Member of South Holland's political organization, is a proud and active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is a member of the St. Francis deSales’ High School Alumni Association, and a leader with The Village of South Holland’s Youth Sport Teams A dedicated Heartprenuer, Shanetta is a branding visionary, servant leader, and connector in her community. A Black business advocate, Shanetta started the Connected2BLK Initiative, a movement that promotes economic progress within the Black Business Community by promoting their brands to her followers on social media and other platforms.

Shanetta pivoted her journey with The Davis Connect in 2018 after an unsuccessful business partnership deteriorated. Creating a new vision that shifted her business model for the better, she discovered a unique service that combined her love for elevating brands and capturing special moments. Today, Beyond the Booths has taken on its own identity under The Davis Connect Group, offering a variety of event experiences that include photo booths, 360 video booths, and virtual photo booth rentals for in-person, remote, and hybrid events. This innovative technology allows brands to engage with their community, increase social engagement and enhance their brand experience.