This is probably the most exciting time of year for me. I love summer. It’s fun and we have a HOT issue of Speakers Magazine to share! One of best things you can do for yourself is take a “vacation” and see and interact with different people. Also, you can take a “working vacation” to […]
Continue readingI’ve been an entrepreneur for almost 20 years. I love my work. It’s my calling. My career training was in journalism and public relations so it only seemed natural to open up a PR firm. As with everything, in order to stay relevant you must make pivots according to what’s going on in the market. […]
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The three-year anniversary Speakers Magazine issue has Nicole Roberts Jones as our cover story. I met Nicole over ten years ago when she had just published her first book. We had an immediate connection because she loved the Lord, knew her calling and was committed to helping others turn their passion into their paycheck. As […]
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The world needs your voice. I’m a “Dream Pusher” helping people to GET OUT THERE! I started Speakers Magazine three years ago with the intention to feature amazing African American speakers and to feed aspiring speakers with tools, tips and inspiration to dominate the speaking industry. We are also the official magazine for the Black […]
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Every week as SmallBizLady, Melinda Emerson conducts interviews with experts on her Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. Melinda is Forbes #1 Influential Woman for Entrepreneurs and author of Fix Your Business and Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. The focus her of #SmallBizChat is […]
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Your website is your storefront. In many cases it provides a prospect’s first impression of your company. You know what they say about first impressions; you can only make one and it better count. The good news is that keeping in mind a few fundamentals and making a few simple tweaks to your website can […]
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I teach entrepreneurs, experts and career professionals how to build their personal brand. It’s always fun to have another industry expert interview you about topics you’re both passionate about. These two interviews we discuss branding, marketing, media and public relations tactics – and how to succeed in the speaking industry. This is also how I […]
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You don’t need a publicist today get the word out about your book, business or brand. You do need to know your client avatar, your mission and your message like the back of your hand. You must know your product benefits, flex your expertise muscles, and be relevant. This will attract media, your target market, […]
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This is an exciting season. I love spring… a season of rebirth. I was honored during Women’s History Month by NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), for my years of service and PR expertise with the “Words of Wisdom” award. I was one of the TOP 10 Michigan Business Women recognized. My mom (who is […]
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If you know anything about me – you know I love speakers and authors – especially those who are called to make a difference in our community. We as Black people have gone through a lot in this country – from slavery to reconstruction to Jim Crow to Civil Rights to now. We are our […]
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