Dana James-Mwangi is a Memphis-based brand consultant, website strategist, entrepreneur, and public speaker with more than 15 years of experience in branding and web design. She is the founder of Cheers Creative, a creative consultancy focused on helping entrepreneurs, influencers, and established brands develop stronger identities and online platforms.
Through Cheers Creative, James-Mwangi works with business owners on brand strategy, visual identity, website development, messaging, and digital presence. She also created the Brave Branding Academy™, an educational program designed to help entrepreneurs develop clearer brand messaging, stronger business systems, and effective websites.
Her work and expertise have been featured by publications and organizations including Essence, Forbes, and AfroTech. She has also been recognized by the Memphis Business Journal as a Top 40 Under 40 honoree.
James-Mwangi has served as the Grow with Google Digital Coach for Tennessee, providing digital education for Black and Latinx small-business owners. She is also associated with the “Grindset” podcast, which highlights the experiences and stories of Memphis entrepreneurs.
As a speaker and educator, her topics include branding, entrepreneurship, digital strategy, confidence, and creative business development.