Known for her eponymous Pat Smith Enterprises brand of motivational speaking and activism. She has also garnered renown for her non-profit organization Treasure You, which promotes healthy living for women and assistance spiritually and economically.

Before Fame

She earned her bachelor's degree from James Madison University. She subsequently became the first African-American woman to be named Miss Virginia.

Trivia

In 2014, she was named as one of the 5 women honored with Les Femmes du Monde's Women of the Year award. She has also appeared as a correspondent for the celebrity TV show Extra and as a guest anchor for Access Hollywood.

Family Life

In 2000, she married NFL running back Emmitt Smith and they went on to have five children together. In 2020, they separated. 

Associated With

She was joined by Robin Roberts in 2014 during a live Second Chances online webcast.