She has become a force in the entertainment industry and is close to Savannah James and Adele.
Key Takeaways
- April McDaniel lost her husband at 33.
- She is close friends with Savannah James, with whom she co-hosts a podcast.
- She is a close personal friend of Adele’s. Her album, 30, was inspired by and dedicated to April.
- April and Savannah have launched a new women’s community for personal growth.
April McDaniel, the entrepreneur and founder of Crown + Conquer, an LA-based independent creative agency specializing in unique brand strategies and marketing, recently appeared on the Tamron Hall Show alongside her podcast co-host, Savannah James.
There, the duo discussed many topics, but mainly, they announced a new community-driven initiative, Let It Break, which aims to help women uncover deeper aspects of themselves.
During the conversation, April shared her past struggles, especially about how she was widowed at 33 and was forced to raise her two sons by herself.
April has not revealed the identity of her late husband; instead, she focuses more on his impact on her life and how his untimely passing affected her life and career as a single mother.
It is unknown how long April was married, but her strong womanly attitude and entrepreneurial spirit show that instead of falling into despair, she set a good example for her sons.
Following her agency’s success, April has now focused on supporting other women by fostering an environment free of personal biases and focused on finding oneself via her new initiative.
She has come a long way and is now close personal friends with stars like Savannah James (wife of NBA legend Lebron James) and Adele.
McDaniel’s strong presence and influence is no better evidenced than in Adele’s album 30, which is said to have been inspired by McDaniel.
In an award ceremony, Adele spoke about her friend and said,
She’s been with me every step of my life. I love her so much. She really is an angle that came my way. I think she might be my soulmate.
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April and Savannah have been friends for over a decade now.
The pair initially met at an NBA event in Las Vegas. Savannah was pregnant at the time, and April took care of her.
Their paths would cross a few more times until they finally became close friends.
Currently, they co-host a podcast called “Everybody’s Crazy,” where they share personal stories, invite listeners to call in with their craziest experiences and discuss various topics related to mental health, personal growth, and navigating life’s challenges.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- April McDaniel employs a diverse group of mostly women in her company “Crown + Conquer.”
- She is also a board member at City Year Los Angeles, a student empowerment organization, and Hammer Museum.
