Category Archives: Women

Artist Publicity: Is Your Music Ready for Media?

Public relations, music, non-profits, and my hometown Memphis are few of my favorite things. So I was excited to get an invite from Cameron Mann of the Memphis Music Foundation to facilitate a workshop on PR for local artists and … Continue reading

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For The Record

The recent scandal that led U.S. Rep. Chris Lee to his sudden resignation is a tale of online reputation. Here you have a 46-year-old married member of Congress who answered a Craigslist singles ad as a 39-year-old divorced lobbyist. And, … Continue reading

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Personal Brands I Like: Melissa Dawn Johnson

This leading lady of personal branding practices what she preaches. From her Sunday morning motivational segment on CNN to her weekly vlog, “Brand Me Minute,” featured on Essence.com, Melissa Dawn Johnson works to empower individuals by reinforcing the idea that … Continue reading

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Personal Brands I Like: Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg may not have a personal brand known in households near and far but she works for one – Facebook. As chief operating officer of the $23 billion social network company, she’s has been at the forefront of helping … Continue reading

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Personal Brands I Like: Queen Latifah

Here’s a woman who has mastered many facets of entertainment – music, television, film, theatre, books, beauty and business. Her recent CNN appearance on Larry King Live reveals the honest way in which she approaches her personal brand and how … Continue reading

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Personal Brands I Like: Victoria Beckham

Okay, okay – I know what you’re saying, “You like her because she’s a Spice Girl.” Actually no. I respect this former girl group singer because she has seamlessly transformed her posh personal brand into fashion icon status. She took … Continue reading

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Personal Brands I Like: Marshawn Evans

This former pageant queen is a multi-faceted entrepreneur who offers women tips for success in business and life. She’s another example of women with marketing/branding savvy who capitalize on opportunities to build, grow and give. Hear more about her philosophy … Continue reading

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Test Drive My Job

Thanks to Twitter and Mopwater PR & Media Notes anyone interested in a career in public relations can test drive my job. Well not really. But courtesy of Amanda Miller Littlejohn, an award-winning writer, journalist and marketing/public relations pro in … Continue reading

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All the Single Ladies

Sure, thats the title to uber-star Beyonce’s hit single. But its also a call to one of the most dominate markets. Over past few years, the single women demographic has increased drastically in the housing market. And most recently, single … Continue reading

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