A Brooklyn native thriving in Charlotte, Ohavia Phillips‑Reed is a dynamic force in sports, media, and entertainment. As an electrifying emcee, in‑arena host for The Charlotte Hornets, and award-winning entrepreneur, Ohavia lights up stages, arenas, and events with unmatched energy and impact.

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From emceeing marquee events like the 116th NAACP National Convention, Jumpman Invitational, UNCF’s Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon, and the Ally Tipoff, to hosting Black Girls in Media celebrations, Ohavia’s reach spans industries and audiences. She has been invited to presidential campaign rallies, partnered with esteemed organizations like the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and consistently commands the mic at the most influential and inspiring events.

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Her impact also extends to the world of sports and philanthropy—Ohavia has participated in high-profile celebrity golf tournaments, including the 2025 G7 Celebrity Golf Classic, where entertainment, athleticism, and community collide.

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Ohavia’s media journey is just as powerful. She has been featured across all platforms—from radio to television, news, and podcasting—captivating audiences through compelling storytelling and authentic connection. Her partnerships span major brands like St. John Knits, Lexus, NPR, Power 98, and V101.9. As founder of The cOHllab, she champions thriving businesses throughout the Carolinas and beyond, curating stories that inform, uplift, and inspire.

Her accolades speak for themselves: named a 2025–2026 “Woman to Know” in North Carolina, honored with a proclamation day titled “Ohmazing Day in Media Empowerment,” and featured in a historic Charlotte mural at the Harvey B. Gantt Center. She has also been invited as a guest to ForbesBLK, cementing her influence at the intersection of culture, business, and community. Ohavia has also been recognized as one of the 50 Most Dynamic Women in the Charlotte Region, featured on Business North Carolina’s Power List, and is the recipient of the Andre Leon Talley Icon Award, among other prestigious honors including the Career Mastered Top Entrepreneurial Woman to Watch and Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award.

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She is also the author of two transformative works:

• Wearing Expectations Like a Designer: A Journey to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, a powerful call to self-love and identity, and

• Innovate from Inconvenience: A Guide for the Creative Who Stopped Moving, a digital guide designed to help creatives reignite their purpose and momentum.

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Her interviews continue to bridge culture and conversation, including her recent feature with cast members from the groundbreaking Black daytime drama Beyond the Gates, where she explored themes of legacy, representation, and cultural storytelling. Whether speaking with iconic athletes, business leaders, or culture-makers, Ohavia creates brave spaces rooted in transparency, healing, and truth.

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In everything she does—from fashion to sports to storytelling—Ohavia leads with her signature mantra: “leading with love and impact.” With a growing multimedia empire on the horizon, she is not only living her purpose—she’s redefining what power, authenticity, and meaningful media look like.

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