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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Michael Ealy Hosts VIP Reception to Celebrate Rollingout.com Cover

Michael Ealy co-star in "Think Like A Man" hosted his very own VIP Reception to celebrate his cover on rollingout magazine. The gathering was fashionable and was filled with many notable Atlantans. Based on Steve Harvey’s best-selling book,"Think Like A Man" is a relationship comedy starring Michael Ealy, Gary Owens, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Terrence J & More!

Celebrities in attendance included: Actor Michael Ealy, Ne-Yo, DJ Drama, R&B Singer Case, Actress Vanessa Williams, Reality Star Shay Johnson, and singer/songwriter Crystal Renee.

I was able to briefly speak with Michael and asked him did he have any qualities similar to the character he portrays in the movie... check out his response below

Photo Credit Prince Williams of ATLPICS.net

Image by BEmagazine

The Steed Society Presents: Female Success Factor Seminar: The Digital S.H.E. Tour

The Steed Society Inc. and Rolling Out Magazine kicked off the national Female Success Factor: The Digital S.H.E. Tour. The Atlanta stop featured JaKathryn Ross (Executive Director of Youth Entrepreneurs Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific Corporation), Sunni Hickman (V.P.of Marketing and Media, Creaxion), and Leeza Byers (President and Co-Founder, Byers Workforce Solutions), Sonja Williams (Founder of ShockTheory Interactive), Faylene Bell (VP of Marketing, Digitas) and Amanda White (Research Director, 11Alive) on an intimate panel at the Atlanta History Center. The free seminar left attendees with feelings of motivation and inspiration after hearing discussions of the lives of a plethora of extremely powerful women.

The tour will continue on to the markets of Detroit, Dallas, Chicago, Houston and New York. This year's TalkingPretty.com Pop-Up Store & Lounge featured Destiny Jewelry, Shy Shy Wear and LAMIK Beauty.

The event was phenomenal and I learned so much, I took some notes check out my highlights

Leeza Byers (President and Co-Founder, Byers Workforce Solutions) stated " If your not linkedin, your linkedOUT" Linked In is the # 1 professional networking tool. Perfect your SEO (Search engine optimization) when being searched you need to come up in the first 10

Sonja Williams (Founder of ShockTheory Interactive), stated "If you open your mouth and ask for what you want, you'll get it"

Amanda White, JaKathryn Ross, Leeza Byers, Sonja Williams and Faylene Bell Image provided by Joi Pearson

Sonja Williams, Faylene Bell & Sunni Hickman Image provided by Joi Pearson

Female Success Factor Panel & Meet & Greet

On Saturday, October 22, 2011 I had the pleasure of attending Rolling Out Magazine and the Steed Society, Female Success Factor: A Celebration of Successful Women Living Their Dreams panel and meet and greet featuring recipients of the Top 25 Women of Atlanta Awards. The panelists, a group of female entrepreneurs, corporate executives, entertainers and innovators including Renaissance Women award recipient, Kandi Burruss of RHOA, engaged in open conversation with guests as they spoke about their path to success and the challenges and triumphs along the way. The free seminar left attendees with feelings of motivation and inspiration after hearing discussions of the lives of a plethora of extremely powerful women.

The esteemed group of panelists included:
Kandi Burruss (RHOA/Bravo TV), CEO, Kandi Coated Entertainment
Keshia Walker, President, Insights Marketing and Promotions
McGhee Williams Osse, co-CEO, Burrell Communications Group
Michele Thornton, Director of Multi-Cultural Ad Sales, CNN
Natasha Hastings, Olympic Gold Medalist
Tracey Jennings, VP, Global Director, Liquid Soul Media

The event was phenomenal and I learned so much, I took some notes and I read over them daily to keep me inspired check out my highlights.

Michelle Thornton, Director of Multi-Cultural Ad Sales, CNN really inspired me her motto" I'm a brand, not an accessory" is so powerful and I actually added it to my mirror so I can remind myself everyday. Also she made a valid statement 80% of women don't ask for what they want.Which is so true, I'm going to make sure I speak up and ask for what I want.

Tracey Jennings, VP, Global Director, Liquid Soul Media shared 10 great points on branding

Discover your brand
Be an asset
Build Contacts
Build your tool kits
Show up
Work Smarter NOT harder
Be Confident
Support and help each other
Push yourself
Shift your attitude

Private Dinner with Terrence J

On Jan 14, 2011 I had the pleasure of attending a private dinner with Mr. 106 & Park Terrence J, it was a intimate setting with 9 true Terrence J Fans. He discussed how he was chosen for the game and future projects, shared some advice with us about dating, life and goals. Terrence J provided us with Dinner and a ticket to see his new movie the Heart Specialist.

Special Thanks to Rolling out Magazine for the invite and Joi Photography

What Chilli Wants Premiere Entice-A | Atlanta, GA

Multi-Grammy Award winner Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas is famous, beautiful and talented…but for some reason the international superstar member of TLC still can’t seem to find a man…but she’s not done trying! After a smash first season, Chilli and her no-nonsense matchmaker Tionna Smalls are back at it again and taking another stab at finding Chilli true love on a brand new season of VH1’s “What Chilli Wants"

On December 30 Vh1 and Rolling Out Magazine hosted an advanced screening and also Rolling Out Magazine debuted her cover scheduled to hit stands January 6 (shown below)

It was a great event, This season should be interesting especially to see where her relationship with Floyd goes also balancing meeting Tionna new male suitors. Make sure you tune in every Sunday VH1 9PM. Check out the some of the pictures below from the event: