Tavia Mapp-Deterville is the powerhouse CEO and Founder of The TaviaMD Agency, a trailblazing PR firm based in New York City known for building iconic narratives and delivering breakthrough visibility for talent across music, film, beauty, and lifestyle. With nearly two decades of experience, Tavia has cultivated a reputation for launching impactful, culture-shifting campaigns that position her clients at the forefront of media and influence.

Now, she has authored the book, Sex Ain’t The Way To Love, an interactive, self-help journal and part memoir that walks the reader through her raw, unfiltered love life journey: the wins, the wrong turns, the red flags she painted green, and the patterns she had to break to finally get it right.

Through storytelling, reflection prompts, and no-holds-barred honesty, she takes you inside the lessons learned (and re-learned) on her way to real love, starting with loving herself.

Ultimately, her lesson is: sex is not the shortcut to love

As a PR practitioner, Tavia’s client roster reads includes entertainment stars Leela James, Toosii, Boosie Badazz, Paul Wall, Renni Rucci, Warren G, Big 30, KEM and Drew Sidora, among others.

Tavia’s influence extends far beyond music. A trusted advisor across fashion, film, lifestyle, and beauty, she has positioned multi-hyphenate clients for brand collaborations, industry showcases (like SXSW), and thought-leadership moments that highlight their personal stories and cultural impact. Her ability to translate vision into visibility has made her a driving force behind some of today’s most authentic and dynamic talent. Learn more about her by clicking here