Valante Grant

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About Valante Grant

Valante M. Grant is the founder of The byDesign Network. She has built a network that encompasses media, audio/video production, graphic design and training. As a Creative Strategist, Valante uses her network to help people creatively deliver key messages with precision and authenticity. An active member of the TED community, Valante is a TEDx event organizer and Speaker. She organized TEDxBolingbrook Women and was a speaker at TEDxBolingbrookYouth. She hosted the inaugural TED in Cinema event for TED2016 and continues to host TED Opening Night, TED Prize and TED Highlights events for the TED Cinemas initiative. A passionate writer, Valante is a contributing writer for Union Gospel Press. She writes for the adult/young adult publications and feature articles for pre-teen take home papers. Valante contributes to various publications and blogs. The Evolution is Valante's platform to bring exposure to individuals who are making a positive impact on society. It was inspired by her special guest appearance on Oprah Winfrey’s LifeClass. She conducts interviews, facilitates trainings and shares inspiring stories via the Evolution blog. Valante has presented 2 workshops at the Black Women’s Expo: The Evolution of the Black Woman in America and The Evolved Singled Parent. Valante serves as the Event Supremo for World Speech Day Chicago. She is committed to supporting positive communication by speaking and coaching speakers. Her philosophy is that every human being is one of God’s designer originals. She uses her creativity to design a life that fulfills her purpose and helps others reach their destiny. Valante resides in the Chicago metropolitan area. Her inspiration is her daughter, Vanyce.