About elle.

elle. (Dr. Elle Sawyer, MBA. MACM) is a multi-faceted creative force with high spiritual acumen. With a background in fashion and branding, Elle has spent over two decades empowering blue-chip brands such as Harper’s Bazaar Magazine, Modern Luxury Publications, Eileen Fisher & more. Elle has served on the boards of the YWCA. Mall of America Fashion Board of Directors to name a few. A central aspect of Elle’s story is the death of her daughter at birth, Dakota Sky — which led to Elle’s first book (self-published) titled Run Your Race: How to Keep Going When Life Wears You Out. Elle went on to write her second book months later titled, No Flowers Without Rain: The Value of Adversity. Throughout Elle’s years of experience she has been the Creative Director (with her husband) for the international holiday campaign for Goorin Bros (the foremost American hat company with stores across the United States, and Canada), worked directly with Paul Wharton (MTV, Bravo, VH1) — been featured in publications such as ESSENCE magazine for her dynamic personal style, as well as for her work styling clients during New York Fashion Week. Elle is a musician and painter, holds a Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling, as well as two Masters — a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Elle is a proud Howard University Alum, a dedicated wife & mother. Elle’s purpose is to inspire & empower individuals to keep going in the direction of their God-given purpose. Elle is the host of Keep Going Girl with elle. Podcast, Creative Director & Owner of e.1982 — her line of fabulously inspirational art, accessories & home goods, Owner of Never 2 Fly 2 Pray (with her Founder husband), as well as coaches and empowers aspiring authors in birthing the books God has placed inside of them. Elle consults, operates and manages a host of brands lending her keen business acumen and creative instinct to empower each brand’s identity and defined purpose. Elle counsels individuals and couples utilizing her Pastoral Counseling insights and her own God-given calling.