TRENDING: STREET SMARTS

DANNAH EVE is a safety expert, digital creator, and mom on a mission. A former Division I athlete and summa cum laude graduate with a degree in criminology and psychology, she pairs academic insight with real-world instinct to empower women to move through life with confidence. Her audience of more than 4 million followers across social media (@dannah_eve) turns to her for advice that is grounded in her guiding mantra: live aware, not in fear. Part mindset, part manual, her debut book, Street Smarts, is a natural extension of that philosophy and teaches readers how to sharpen situational awareness, build protective habits, and navigate everyday scenarios with intention. From dating and commuting to traveling and living alone, Eve reframes safety as something proactive and empowering rather than reactive or fear-based. Drawing on years of research and lived experience, she encourages women to trust their instincts, think strategically, and stay prepared without sacrificing confidence. For Eve, the response has been deeply personal. The book resonates not only with women but also with parents and educators seeking tangible ways to discuss safety in a modern world. What began as a personal mission has evolved into a broader movement—one rooted in the belief that awareness is a powerful form of protection.

ON HER NIGHTSTAND

“Street Smarts—and yes, I wrote it! Disclaimer aside, seeing it there every night genuinely makes me smile. This book has been 33 years in the making. I have wanted to write a book since I was a little girl, and holding it in my hands is still one of the most full-circle moments of my life. It’s one of my greatest accomplishments, and a constant reminder of just how powerful awareness really is. So… it lives on the nightstand. Permanently.”

IN HER EARBUDS

“A podcast is always playing in my world— walks, runs, folding the never-ending laundry pile, cleaning, even in the shower. If it’s self-help, motivational, entrepre-neurial, or health and wellness, I’m in. I’m a forever student, and I genuinely try to be one percent better every single day. !ere’s something really special about “lling your mind with conversations from people who are out there doing the work. It’s the kind of fuel that keeps me moving, literally and “guratively.” 

ON HER MOBILE

“Tons of parenting, psychology, and crime-related content. I do my best to stay in the know. It helps me create my own content and speak to timely, relevant ways to stay safe, which feels more important than ever right now. And fitness content, always. My background is Division I soccer, and working out has always been my own form of therapy. That part of me hasn’t changed one bit.”