About

A True Story about Hope & Perseverance

The DynaSmiles® by DNT

Meet the Artist

Daveia Odoi

Hi, my name is Daveia Odoi (pronounced Day-Vee-Yah Oh-Doy) and I'm the owner and illustrator behind The DynaSmiles by DNT, which is the retail side to my graphic services business, DNT Dynamite Design.

This brand was born back in 2009 through the loving push of my husband, Edmund Odoi. After witnessing how often I resorted to making my own invitations and greeting cards (since I couldn't find anything relatable in stores), he encouraged me to be the solution I was looking for. So, together we learned how to offer my art on tangible goods like what you see here and have been doing so ever since.

In April 2020, my family changed forever when Edmund died from cancer. He was my husband, best friend, the father of our two beautiful children and my number one supporter in life and in business. He worked tirelessly to ensure our success.

As a result, our family and business, which was based in New Jersey is now re-rooting in Georgia with the support of our loved ones. In honoring Edmund's legacy of being the ultimate encourager, this brand will continue onward as the Lord allows. His favorite phrase, 'Keep Moving Forward,' will guide us every step of the way.

We've always considered our work here as instruments of hope embodied in something so simple yet so profound as an inviting smile. That's why I still love creating these products to combat how hard life can be at times. My experiences have shown me that having various sources of inspiration is absolutely necessary to make it through each day. I understand this now more than ever before.

With that in mind, thank you for choosing The DynaSmiles as one of your sources of daily inspiration. Creating these happy products that reflect your joy is my extreme pleasure.

Daveia Odoi
@daveiaodoi | @thedynasmiles
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Rest in heaven to my heart's most treasured and beloved friend, Edmund Odoi (1979 - 2020). I love you forever and always. Your smile will remain my favorite and like you've always encouraged us to do, let us "keep moving forward". Until we meet again...

ABOUT THE BRAND

The DynaSmiles by DNT brings more joy to the everyday lives of Black women (and their loved ones) by offering vibrant character art on high-quality stationery and apparel designed to uplift and affirm.

ABOUT THE MISSION

At The DynaSmiles, we create original art that inspires, uplifts, and brings joy to your daily journey.

"Life can often become a big, complicated ball of stress that weighs us down. That's why my mission is both simple and deeply meaningful: to create art that uplifts and sparks joy.

Thank you for choosing The DynaSmiles® to shine a light of inspiration on your personal journey. May each smile found here be your reminder that you are loved, everything will work out for your good and to have fun along the way."

--Daveia Odoi, Owner/Illustrator