Prema smith
Prema Smith is the visionary Founder and CEO behind Self Appreciation Day a global movement born from the belief that self-love, self-care, and authentic self-worth are the roots from which a better world must grow.
A young father of three — a spirited daughter and twin boys — Smith's life is a living testament to resilience, hope, and devotion, both at home and in the world. Every step he takes is guided by a profound commitment to personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and building stronger, kinder communities.
Prema Smith is an entrepreneur by spirit, a creative by heart, and a father of three whose life’s work is rooted in helping people remember their worth.
As a parent, Prema’s greatest role is raising his three children with love, resilience, and a strong sense of self — a responsibility that deeply shaped his mission and values. Alongside fatherhood, he has built a diverse and successful career across hospitality, film, music, and media. From owning and operating restaurants, to directing, acting, and producing award-winning films, to performing as an R&B artist and working with international brands, Prema’s journey has always been driven by creativity, leadership, and a deep belief in human potential.
Across every chapter of his life — business, entertainment, and personal growth — one truth became impossible to ignore: too many people were living without truly appreciating themselves. High achievers, parents, young people, leaders — all carrying quiet self-doubt, disconnection, or shame beneath the surface. Where there should have been self-respect, there was self-criticism. Where there should have been compassion, there was pressure. Where there should have been belonging, there was silence.
Out of this realisation, Self Appreciation Day was born.
What started as a deeply personal mission became a growing global movement dedicated to making self-appreciation a core life skill — not a luxury. Through books, workshops, education initiatives, media, and community programs, Prema has committed his life to helping people build emotional resilience, reconnect with their worth, and live more authentic, empowered lives.
His work has been featured in major media, but his true focus remains on impact — in families, in schools, in communities, and in the everyday moments where people decide how they see themselves.
Today, Prema Smith leads Self Appreciation Day as a movement of healing, empowerment, and human connection — grounded in one simple truth:
The future is a reflection of the relationship we build with ourselves today.
Learn more at www.premasmith.com