Marquesa L. Pettway

Marquesa Pettway, CSP—widely known as The Zoom Queen—is a Business Technology Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Brand Strategist Ambassador helping organizations and entrepreneurs leverage virtual technology for strategic, measurable results.

She began her career as a CNN Business News Producer, working on Managing with Lou Dobbs, before becoming an award-winning AT&T Business Markets Sales Executive. Starting in 2005, her professional speaking career was born, touring nationally as a keynote and seminar speaker. She earned her CSP in 2013.

Her media background includes Speaker Magazine columnist and syndicated reality TV columnist for BlackPress America under the name Marquesa LaDawn.

As founder of VirtualBiz.Club and creator of The Visionaire Digital Planning Life, she empowers entrepreneurs worldwide to build smarter, tech-driven lifestyle businesses.

She also serves as a Brand Strategist Ambassador, partnering with organizations to elevate visibility, revenue, and virtual strategy.

Diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, she brings a lived perspective to her work, advocating for understanding while helping professionals thrive.

She holds a BA from Texas Southern University (Broadcast Journalism/Communications & Theatre Arts) and has authored multiple works, including The Reinvention Playbook, co-author of What Is an Emcee? (NSA), and 30+ online courses.

You may have seen her in a Tovala commercial. She loves God, Harlem, and life—and lives boldly, unapologetically, out loud.