Listen in as we talk about: Why you need to keep an eye out for big changes in your industry, what children of color need to see and why, the dirty little secret about getting access to the better opportunities in TV media, what I always say about a problem with no solution, how your creations can create opportunities for others … and more!
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In this episode, you’ll find: The perfect Oprah quote for this moment, what it takes to be a top performer (it may not be what you think!), the magic word that’s done great things for me, why I want you to stop paying attention to social media (and what to do instead), why you need to binge-listen the first 70 episodes of this podcast … and more!
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Join me and rockstar media consultant and radio/TV host Christie Taylor for the kind of information-rich, high-energy conversation you get only when you put media OG in the room together – we’ve done a lot, seen even more, and we’re here to tell it all.
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Our ancestors lifted us up so we can climb. And now we have a responsibility to keep pulling others up. That’s what this month’s Speakers Magazine is showing…Shawn Fair, our cover story, is presenting his “Leadership Experience Tour.” At this virtual and live event, he is creating a platform for Black Speakers to shine by […]
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What Do People REALLY Want? I ask this question often because as a publicist working with authors, speakers, business owners and the like – they all yearn for something. Besides money…. it goes deeper than that. I have a theory, which I test by people watching and social media observations, that people basically want four […]
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Listen in for these media pro tips: 2 fundamental ways to showcase your experience and expertise, how to keep yourself motivated, where media hosts connect with black guest experts online, our top resource for getting featured in the black media, how to make your guest profile shine online, 3 reasons you need great photos of yourself, what Sharifah learned from arguing with God and being laid off 8 times … and more!
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Join me and National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Famer Neil Foote for a talk on using old-school journalism and new-school media for timeless storytelling. You’ll hear about: The key PR question that hasn’t changed (and probably never will), 4 things you HAVE to do when pitching your story to the media, what to do when the answer is No, why getting PR means becoming a student of the news, the BIG challenge facing young journalists today, what it’s like to work with Tom Joyner … and more!
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I am a child of the 60s. I am a product of the Civil Rights Movement. As a Black woman, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was more than just a historical figure to me. His work, his vision, his dream inspired me in many ways. Here’ a short list of four ways he inspired me: […]
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The year of the speaker has begun! 🎤 How does this make you feel? It’s a new year and with that comes new opportunities. Have you ever felt like your previous two years were like a repeat of good to bad…that pandemic that won’t relent. BUT in 2022, this is the perfect time to look […]
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Listen in as I outline the 4 steps that I’ve found will help you build a brand, even if you’re starting from scratch. You’ll hear about: what branding is and isn’t, setting your intentions and polishing your profile, where to find online credibility killers (and how to get them out of sight), my solid-gold media-manifesting mindset, where the media pros hang out online, essential components for your email pitch, my 3 favorite tools for realizing, customizing, and organizing your plan … and more!
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