Author. Speaker.
Leader

Empowering individuals through resilience and strategic thinking.

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About Me

Ebony Russ

I'm Ebony Russ — a Human Resource Business Partner with 20 years across insurance, financial services, and aerospace and defense (policy development, employee relations, investigations, and performance management). I also teach Human Resource Management and Training & Development as an adjunct professor.

A Bethune-Cookman BBA graduate and Nova Southeastern MBA, certified in HR management, HR development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion — I guide professionals through corporate culture so they can sharpen performance and opportunity. Through Tea, Tactics & Tenacity, I'm the voice behind strategy, resilience, and intentional growth.

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Speaking Engagements

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I deliver engaging, actionable, and inspiring talks tailored to your audience. Whether it's a corporate event, workshop, or conference, I bring insights on resilience, leadership, and personal empowerment.

Strategic Resilience

Learn how to bounce back from setbacks with a clear, actionable plan rather than just relying on willpower.

Intentional Living

Discover the power of slowing down, setting boundaries, and making choices that align with your core values.

Empowered Leadership

Strategies for leading with empathy, clarity, and tenacity in both personal and professional environments.

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"Resilience isn't just about surviving; it's about strategizing your next move."

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Events

Upcoming & Recent

Join Ebony for upcoming author experiences — and see selected podcasts, media, and speaking engagements from her recent calendar.

Meet the Author flyer — Tea, Tactics & Tenacity on August 15, 2026 at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church

Meet the Author

Tea, Tactics & Tenacity

Join us for an unforgettable, intimate, and engaging experience. Live discussion, Q&A, and more with author Ebony Russ.

  • Date: August 15, 2026
  • Time: 4:00 PM
  • Location: Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church
    10701 S.W. 184 St, Cutler Bay, FL 33157
  • Tickets: $25.00 — space is limited
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Recent Appearances

Selected media, campuses, and platforms (from speaker materials).

  • Career View Mirror Podcast (2026)
  • Orlando's Star 94.5 FM with Monica May (2026)
  • Penn State University: An Honest Conversation with HR Webinar (2026)
  • Philadelphia's WURD Radio 96.7 FM: Midday Break Room (2026)
  • The Brand Architect: Ask the Author (2025)
  • WOKB 1680 AM Radio — live segment and podcast moderator (2024–2026)
  • Bethune-Cookman University (2013–2026; multiple appearances)
  • United Negro Collegiate Fund — Career Readiness & Mentorship Panelist (2023)
  • Warner University, Division of Business (2020)
  • Adjunct Professor — Keiser University (2022)
  • Adjunct Professor — Webster University (2012–2015)

Publications

My Books

Dive deeper into the principles of Tea, Tactics & Tenacity through my published works.

Tea, Tactics & Tenacity

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A corporate guide with real-world insights, practical tactics to sidestep the pitfalls, and the tenacity to keep pushing when the journey gets tough.

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Tea, Tactics & Tenacity Journal

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A journal, your place to spill the tea that compliments the book.

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Let's Connect

Interested in having me speak at your event, or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you.

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