Devone Hardy: Father, Author, Host, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur
In the summer of 2015, Devone experienced a life-changing evolution of his personality. He began to reflect on how much he had grown from the man he used to be. With this revelation came the decision to write a book about his own experiences, a novel based on his life to highlight the flaws of a man and the mistakes he would make while trying to be a better person. Devone titled the book Spiral of Manhood.
While writing Spiral of Manhood, Devone realized that he had more to say about his experiences than he initially thought. When he talked, Devone noticed people listened. So, he partnered with his good friends Temi Ofuya and Reuben Quansah to create a "livecast" called Work-In-Progress. In the weekly episodes, the trio presented thought-provoking content which challenged societal norms and garnered an unexpected amount of viewership.
During that time Devone learned how to hone his natural ability to reach people on camera. This prompted him to start his own weekly livecast: Devone's World Live. The show allowed him to gain a core following of viewers which also helped make his next project, a digital talk show, a success. The show, titled He Said, She Said, features a series of pre-recorded panel discussions which are the most popular videos Devone has put online.
In May of 2018 Devone was asked to be the co-host of several live events in New York City. His unique stage presence and charisma caused the quarterly events about relationships and personal development to grow exponentially!
In 2019 Devone transitioned He Said, She Said from a digital talk show to a live event. He brought together a panel of experts to discuss relevant topics with the purpose of bridging gaps between men and women in today’s divisive climate.
Later this year Devone plans to expand He Said, She Said: The Show and He Said, She Said: Live to larger, more diverse audiences. Also in the works for 2020 is a book/media tour to promote and discuss Spiral of Manhood, which will include a monologue in the voice of the main character, David, to spark important conversations about key topics in the book.
Devone’s creativity continues, as he is currently working on two other books: Tainted Value and Klumsy Kay. The latter is a series created by his daughter when she was 7-years-old. Additionally, Devone writes poetry and performs live at open mic events.
Stay tuned for more live events and exciting projects in 2020 and beyond.