Meet April Yvette: Motivational Speaker, Advice Columnist, Strategist, Award-Winning Innovator, Sales & Marketing Expert

From the outset, April’s life story reflects perseverance and faith. As a single mother earning $9 per hour, she defied the odds and soared to success, achieving $9 Million in sales within just 12 months. Her breakthrough moment came with the award-winning invention of THINgloss, a product that not only revolutionized the market but also captured attention of millions when she showcased it on ABC’s TV show Shark Tank.

April’s professional journey encompasses a diverse array of roles, showcasing her versatility and adaptability. She has excelled in retail management, served as a marketing manager for an IRL race team, new home consultant and affinity marketing manager for a new home builder, sales trainer and speaker. Her entrepreneurial spirit and strategic thinking shines through as she spots patterns, pioneers new ideas and maps out practical steps to turn goals into reality. 

Beyond her professional accomplishments, April, along side her husband Ilya, calls Indianapolis home and is a devoted parent to their 11-year-old daughter. Recently, they embraced the role of foster care parents to April’s three grandchildren following an unexpected tragedy in the family.

April Yvette’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of determination. Whether she’s on-stage motivating others, providing advice in her column, or leading sales teams to success, April continues to inspire others to step out of their comfort zone and fulfill their highest potenti